Raul Ramirez L.Ac., Ph.D.
Head Physician

Dr. Ramirez received a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA where he became a nationally certified personal trainer for UCLA’s Recreation Department.  While there, he discovered the benefits of Eastern Medicine during a trip to China.

After graduating and driven by a passion to help others, Dr. Ramirez earned a Master’s of Science degree at SAMRA University of Oriental Medicne.  At SAMRA Dr. Ramirez elected to take advanced training in Korean Sasang Therapy with master Dr. Hong, Korean Four Needle Technique (Saam Acupuncture), Master Dong’s Acupuncture with master Dr. Choo, Tui-na (Medical Massage) and orthopedics.  He also became one of the inaugural members of the Association of International Saam Acupuncture.

Dr. Ramirez also completed the Clinical Observation and Discussion Program in Seoul, South Korea at prestigious, Kyung Hee University.  While in Korea, he toured a variety of Eastern Medical Hospitals and research centers and had the opportunity to meet and have dialogs with the heads of the national research center, east west cancer hospital, obesity hospitals, neuromuscular specialty hospital, along with famous traditional healers.

Dr. Ramirez also studied with acupuncture master and author of Ling Shu Acupunture,  Zhao Wang.  

With an emphasis on the study of the classic medical texts Dr. Ramirez translated most of the first Acupuncture textbook, Huang Di Nei Jing and later wrote a dissertation on the treatment of inflammatory disorders using the ancient protocols described therein.  This work earned him a Ph.D. in Eastern Medicine.

William D. King MD, JD is a caring compassionate physician who puts his patients first.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. King graduated with a degree in Cellular/Molecular Biology from California State University at Northridge.  Dr. King obtained a dual degree in medicine and law from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed an internal medicine residency at Harvard Medical school’s Cambridge Hospital, where he was Chief Resident.  He returned to Los Angeles, to complete two fellowships at UCLA.  He is known nationally and internationally for his work in HIV/AIDS and has received numerous awards. Dr. King is a progressive physician who wants to combine Western and Eastern Medicine with mental health services in order to maximize your health.