Meet Sonal

Sonal is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine specialist practicing in the Houston area. She is passionate about helping people heal naturally through Eastern Medicine, diet modifications and lifestyle adjustments. By utilizing the combination of acupuncture, herbs and nutrition, she focuses on treating the root of the problem and to support the body’s natural healing mechanisms. 

After working as a Respiratory Therapist for more than nine years and witnessing patients struggle with the side effects of pharmaceuticals and lack of preventative education, Sonal transitioned her career path to Chinese Medicine. Through her clinical experience in both fields, she has had the unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients and discovered that integrative medicine is essential for optimal health.

By intuitively listening to the needs of every patient, Sonal harnesses a sense of trust and compassion among her clientele. She believes in creating a healing space where patients feel safe to openly discuss their issues and ailments, which is one of the most important steps to healing. It is in this space she continues to feel fortunate to meet different people, some of which have influenced her own life path. She understands this cooperation from both clinician and client are valuable to patient care.

Outside of the clinic, Sonal enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, meditation, trying new recipes, and reading science fiction. She values the experience of growing up in Houston and enjoys returning to her community to share her services.

• ECAN International School of Acupuncture - Goa, India
  Four-week intensive course in acupuncture with an emphasis on pulse-taking and breathe work with Professor David Lujan, Psychologist and Acupuncturist from Madrid.

• Barefoot Acupuncturists – Mumbai, India
  Four-week internship in acupuncture for populations who have insufficient access to healthcare with co-founder Walter Fischer, Acupuncturist from Belgium.

• Veteran Community Clinic – Santa Cruz, California
  Eight-month internship through Five Branches University in Chinese Medicine specifically for Veterans.

• Janus of Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, California
  Four-month internship in acupuncture at a center that provides supportive and hope-inspiring substance use disorder treatment services to both residential and outpatient clients.

• Mental Health Client Action Network of Santa Cruz County - California
  Four-month internship in acupuncture at a peer-run organization dedicated to providing mutual support, networking and personal growth programs.

• Nurture Acupuncture – San Jose, California
  Four-month externship at a Chinese Medicine clinic specializing in reproductive and women’s health with Po-lin Shyu, L.Ac., OMD, Ph.D.

Credentials

• Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California - 2015

• Board certified by the NCCAOM, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

• Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board

Certifications & Specializations

• Certification in Traditional Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, Advanced Techniques in Facial Acupuncture, Facial Cupping, Facial Gua Sha and Microneedle Dermal Roller with Michelle Gellis, L.Ac.