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About Us

Thu Yen Mac earned her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the country’s first and oldest acupuncture school. It is a 3.3 year program that consists of over 3,000 hours of academic training and clinical practice.  925 hours of which were in patient care clinic rotations at NESA, Boston Medical Center, Winchester Hospital, and Boston’s Pathways to Wellness Center.   Thu Yen moved to Oahu and opened West Oahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in 2019.  The clinic has become a special place where people can gather to heal from all walks of life.  Creating a calming healing space by combining the benefits of multiple modalities has been a tremendous experience over the last few years.  She currently resides on the West Side and loves living in Hawaii and cannot imagine another place to call Home.  She loves the people, the nature, and the magic that is Hawaii.  In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and exploring the other amazing islands. 

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“A healthy outside starts from the inside.”
– Robert Urich

Thu Yen Mac is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Hawaii by the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Licensing

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Zyre Posey 

Acupuncturist

Hello, my name is Zyre. I’m of Creole blood, born in New Orleans and raised in suburban Connecticut. I attended the graduate program of the World Medicine Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

I transferred schools, from Phoenix, Arizona to Oahu in September 2013 to attend a traditional Taoist school. I hold a License to practice Acupuncture in the state of Hawaii, with a Master’s in Oriental Medicine. I look forward to the opportunity in helping you find your balance, as well as the stories we’ll share along the way.

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Francesca Freund

LAC

Francesca was born in Portland, Oregon. Licensed Acupuncturist (LAC) by the State of Hawaii and the Oregon Medical Board since 2007, Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Acupuncture Detox Specialist (ADS) from The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) as well as special training in “Healing Community Trauma: Acupuncture in the field in Natural Disasters” through: Acupuncturist’s Without Borders (AWB). 

​​A life long student, Francesca continues her studies throughout the year and stays current with continuing education and relevent modern trends in Holistic/Cultural and Oriental Medicine. 

Francesca has special interest in: Addiction/Trauma/ PTSD Recovery, Mental/Emotional imbalances, Migraines, Women’s cycle balancing including: Fertility, Menopause transition. As a Rehabilitation Pain Management Specialist, Francesca collaborates with other practitioners as partners for recovery.

Sharon Arakawa

LAc, MOAM

Sharon Arakawa is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture in Boston. She also completed postgraduate coursework in Pain Research, Education, and Policy at Tufts University School of Medicine, further deepening her understanding of integrative approaches to healthcare.

Sharon specializes in pain management, orthopedic acupuncture, and women’s health. She is passionate about supporting women throughout all stages of their reproductive health—from regulating menstrual cycles and enhancing fertility (both naturally and in conjunction with IVF/IUI), to easing the transition through perimenopause and menopause. Her clinical approach integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) to optimize outcomes and improve overall well-being.

Sharon is committed to empowering her patients through education and compassionate care, helping them feel more at home in their bodies and more informed about their health.

In her free time, Sharon enjoys trying out new recipes to cook or bake. She also is part of various ministries at her church, Leeward Community Church. 

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Massage Therapy Team

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