The Chien Center Community of Practitioners

All of us at Chien Center have either graduated from, or have done continuing education at Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts (TLC) in Santa Cruz. Why is this important? Because the primary focus in all TLC training is the "Client Centered Approach". That means that we do everything we can to make your experience with us the absolute best that it can be. While it's impossible to convey the level of dedication and skill possessed by the people here with mere words, we have provided a brief "about me" section for each of us. Take a look and see if there is anyone you resonate with. Better yet, if you're looking for just the right therapist, try working with a few of us and see who you like. We're all very good at what we do, so you won't have to search too long to find what you're looking for.

Christine Gocke, L.Ac. ~Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist

Christine is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She has a passion for facilitating the journey toward health and healing and especially for helping those with chronic pain and disease conditions to find relief, increased vitality and improve their overall quality of life.

Christine completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated with a degree in American Literature and Women's Studies. She then moved to Santa Cruz and completed the four year Master's Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Five Branches University. While at Five Branches she received extensive training in acupuncture, moxibustion, electrical stimulation, cupping, massage and herbs. After completing her Master's Degree, she became certified as a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and has been in private practice ever since.

Her specialties include internal disorders such as those related to women's health, hormone balancing, digestion and fatigue, as well as muscular skeletal disorders such as those related to sports injuries, severe back and neck pain and arthritis.

Christine happily accepts insurance as well as workers comp cases.

Acupuncture Session Pricing

New Patient Acupuncture Session ( 90 minutes ) $75

Established Patient Acupuncture Session ( 75 minutes ) $65

Telephone ~ 831.227.4052

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Elizabeth Fitch - Massage Therapist

Elizabeth specializes in Swedish and Thai massage. She provides a safe healing space for her clients to relax and receive healthy nurturing touch. Elizabeth also offers Aromatherapy, Essential Oils massage and Energy Work tailored to meet each clients personal needs. Certified in Reiki and trained in Integral Energy Medicine she practices a Holistic approach to Bodywork with the intentiion to allow each client to have a grounded and restorative experience.

Telephone - 831.359.7459

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Celia Hursey - State Certified Massage Therapist

Celia has cultivated a positive energy through years of meditation and yoga which she brings to her practice of IntrinsicTouch and Swedish massage. This energy together with a focused touch invites ones inner knowledge, healing power and natural beauty to be revealed. In this way one may experience comforting relief, revitalizing energy or an empowering awareness.

Telephone - 831.331.1364

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Erin Peden - Massage Therapist

With intuitive hands, Erin has been using her innate massage ability for as long as she can remember. It helped lead her in finding a career in the healing arts where she can provide a healthy, healing touch to any who need it. Her sessions feature a blend of Clinical, Swedish and Energy Work specifically tailored to each client's body needs. You can expect to receive a fulfilling session that leaves you feeling grounded, looser, and rejuvenated. She has completed the Massage Therapist course at Twin Lakes and enjoys expanding her knowledge with new classes whenever she can.

Telephone - 831.246.1550

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Lucinda Rasmussen - State Certified Massage Therapist

Cindy re-entered the work force in 1999 after being a full time homemaker and mother of four. Working as a certified health care professional both in a private practice and a hospital setting, Cindy was drawn to seek a more wholistic "hands on" approach to health and healing. Taking a class at Twins Lakes College in 2006 has led to more than 1000 hours of formal massage training and a new career as a massage therapist and teacher. Cindy was inspired by the "client centered" approach to healthcare where the individual takes responsibility and participates in their own path to wholeness and healing and can choose from a variety of modalities, eastern and western, to aid them on this journey.

Cindy is trained in Prenatal, Shiatsu and Swedish Massage as well as Acupressure, Aromatherapy and Intrinsic Touch (a unique combination of myo-fascial release and cranio-sacral techniques). Her fascination with the inner workings of the human body keep her striving to learn more and she continues to study body work techniques as she develops her private practice with clients.

Telephone - 831.334.4054

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Rebecca Wardle - Massage Practitioner

With delicate and strong hands, Rebecca is dedicated to relieving tension and stress for her clients. Whether you are in need of a soothing touch or a deep healing massage, you will not be disappointed. You will be rejuvenated and feel a new sense of balance. Rebecca has a gentle and friendly disposition that makes your massage experience very comfortable.

Rebecca has received her massage training through Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts in Swedish and Thai massage creating a truly unique experience.

Telephone - 831.332.1020

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Tiffany McCarroll - Massage Therapist

Specialization in Swedish and Sports Massage.

Telephone - 831.818.8220

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