Experience the Ancient Wisdom of Acupuncture to Heal Modern-day Health Challenges.
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Discover Lasting Relief and Vitality with Acupuncture
Are you struggling with back pain, headaches, or sleep issues? Does your child often get sick, or do you feel overwhelmed and depressed?
Dr. Maria is here to help restore balance and vitality to your life.
Whether it's a workout injury, digestive discomfort, or even difficulty getting pregnant, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a natural path to healing.
Experience the ancient wisdom of acupuncture for modern-day challenges. Your wellness journey starts here.
Hello, I’m Dr. Maria, your favorite acupuncturist and holistic healer.
My Journey to this Healing Practice
In April 2023, I earned my Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science, building on my Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences (2017). But my journey in Traditional Asian Medicine actually began at Yo San University, where I first discovered the transformative power of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Before becoming a practitioner in the Healing Arts, I spent a decade advocating for social justice, fighting for immigrant rights, and empowering women’s rights. While deeply rewarding, this work left me physically and emotionally depleted. It was then that I found Yo San University, where I fell in love with the healing potential of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The medicine not only changed my life—it healed me.
Now, I invite you to experience this powerful medicine for yourself. Whether you're struggling with a specific health concern or simply seeking a way to restore balance, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. Are you ready for your own transformation?
Let’s begin your healing journey today!
Our Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Nutrition &
Lifestyle
Women’s Health
Herbal
Consultation
Moxibustion
Pediatrics
Esoteric
Acupuncture
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Step into the Sacred Healing Realm of Athena Acupuncture & Wellness Center
As part of Athena Acupuncture and Wellness Center, the new branch known as “Dr. Maria Harmonia” has been created as a healing sanctuary that blends Dr. Maria Barrera’s Mexican American heritage with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
With 7 years of experience in acupuncture and deep ancestral wisdom, the services offered as part of Dr. Maria Harmonia offer transformative treatments that nurture the body, mind, and spirit.
From acupuncture to breathwork, sound healing, and energy work, each session is a ceremony of renewal.
Step into a space filled with sacred art and cultural vibrancy, where healing honors both ancient traditions and modern wellness.
