Affiliates People We Work With
  • Ernest Fukumoto, Qigong Master
    Ernest Fukumoto is a Qigong master dedicated to a life of healing. In 1995, he heard the word, "Qigong," for the first time. At the time, Ernest worked as a financial planner and was skeptical of what he considered a "pseudo-scientific healing treatment." Encouraged by the positive results of Qigong treatments, Ernest decided to dedicate his life to helping others. Ernest continues to study with two Qigong masters, teaches Qigong classes, and provides one-to-one Qigong healing treatments as the path toward self-healing.

    Website: Qigongwithernie.com
     
  • David Karaba, O.M.D., L.Ac., Acupuncturist
    Dr. David Karaba is a doctor of Oriental Medicine and is Board Certified in Acupuncture. He received his doctorate and masters degrees from the School of Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University. Dr. Karaba has traveled to Cheng Du, Sichuan Providence in China to further his studies. He has studied Chinese Linguistics and is proficient in the art of Tai Chi Chuan practicing and teaching over the past 17 years.

    Dr. Karaba currently practices in Fullerton, CA. He also has a private practice in Costa Mesa, California. He is an associate practitioner at the UCI, Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine. He currently holds appointments as an assistant clinical professor at the UCI School of Medicine.

    Dr. Karaba is considered an expert on acupuncture due to the amount of study he has done and his extensive clinical and teaching experience. He has lectured and taught various subjects including Acupuncture Principles and Techniques, Tai Chi Chuan, Oriental Medicine and Herbal Medicine.

    Dr. Karaba formerly sat as chair of the Oriental Medicine Department at his Alma Mater. He has taught Tai Chi Chuan at St. Joseph's Hospital of Orange and the Costa Mesa Senior Center for many years. He has lectured and taught the scientific basis of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Santa Monica's Emperor's College post doctoral program and has lectured at the UCI Medical School about the effects and theories of acupuncture.

    Dr. Karaba is passionate about his work. He provides care for children, seniors, and persons of all ages, including notable personalities of the community. His patients travel long distances for his care and unique approach to help restore health. In addition, he volunteers as member of several non-profit organizations. He serves as a commissioner for the National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency and currently sits as the Vice-President of the National Guild of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is a contributing member of the Foundation for Acupuncture Research that is currently working on the second edition of the Acupuncture Electroacupuncture Evidenced Based Guidelines. He has contributed to several books and publications including Chinese Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications.

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  • Deborah Best