Sally Robinson, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, earned her Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California in December of 2003.

  She is nationally licensed as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine as she is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbology through NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.) Additionally, she is licensed as an acupuncturist by the Acupuncture Board of California, the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board, and the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.   Her training at Five Branches was thoroughly steeped  in the practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as the school’s emphasis is on the synthesis and integration of the five branches of Chinese Medicine.  The five branches are acupuncture, herbology, dietetics, massage (tui na) and energetics (qi gong and tai qi.)  Western medicine was taught throughout the four year program in preparation for the face of Chinese Medicine today, as it intrinsically complements Western medicine.  The integration of Eastern and Western medicines is the eminent avenue of progressive health care today.

Ms. Robinson has been fortunate enough to be an active participant in the integration of Eastern and Western medicines, as she has experience in providing acupuncture for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in hospitals in Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina.  Presently in Asheville, she works with several Western medical doctors, referring patients as appropriate in achieving their optimal health.

After completing her training in California, Ms. Robinson founded her private practice in Charleston, South Carolina.  After establishing a thriving practice, gracefully bridging the gaps between Eastern and Western medicines, she relocated to Asheville.  The abundance of native medicinal herbs in the mountains of this area were a big draw for her, as she lives and works closely with plants in her work and personal life.  She is the founder of White Pine Acupuncture.  Her private practice is well balanced by her teaching position at Daoist Traditions, a Daoist based acupuncture school in Asheville.

In further, ongoing exploration on her path of the healing arts, Sally has stepped into the beautiful tradition of Japanese acupuncture with the ever gracious Miki Shima, OMD.  One of the characteristics of Japanese style acupuncture is very gentle needling technique and extremely subtle stimulation achieving significant responses.  She is also extremely appreciative to have ongoing studies with Jeffrey Yuen, a wise, humble, and loving acupuncturist who is an 88th generation Taoist priest.  These two wonderful teachers are aligned with Ms. Robinson’s shared belief and experience that spirituality is of utmost importance in life, health, and all things.

Having formerly lived in the Asheville area before attending acupuncture school in California, Ms. Robinson was grateful to return to the beautiful Appalachian mountains rich in plant biodiversity.  She incorporates locally grown and ethically wildcrafted plants into her herbal pharmacy.

Sally does not proclaim to have only one specialty, as she was trained to treat all conditions. She is honored to be of service in helping people to heal themselves.

Sally Robinson: Acupuncturist & Herbalist. 828 545 2288