kiera’s bio

Kiera Layne is a licensed practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. After realizing that she wanted a career that aligned more fully with her beliefs and interests, she found Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fun fact, she had never had acupuncture before starting her program! However, the pull towards it was still very much there. She has gotten lots of acupuncture since, and each session makes her feel more grateful that she chose to help others discover its benefits. 

 

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship-Management with a minor in Biology from Pace University in NYC. She earned her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a concentration in Healthy Aging. She completed her capstone presentation on the use of acupuncture and herbal remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis. She believes that anyone can benefit from acupuncture and herbal remedies, but has a particular focus on patients with menstrual disorders and autoimmune conditions. She finds that patients with autoimmune conditions have a history of giving a lot to those around them without receiving the same care back. She aims to provide a safe and comfortable space for these patients to connect inward and feel taken care of. 

 

Coming from New York, her favorite part of living in Southern California are all the hikes available. She tries to get a hike in as often as possible, while listening to her favorite wellness and science podcasts. She is always interested in current research as it pertains to acupuncture and herbal remedies, and aims to incorporate that knowledge into better serving her patients.