Board Certified
Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques - Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Arizona State Board of Acupuncture Examiners - Licensed Acupuncturist
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Diplomat of Oriental Medicine
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Clean Needle Technique (Disposable Needles Used Exclusively)
Informed
Ongoing Continuing Education Above State Requirements
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Master of Science
Hendrix College - Bachelor of Arts
Experienced
San Diego Hospice
San Diego Children's Hospital
Senior Citizen Clinic in Downtown San Diego
Pacific College Clinic (rotations in TCM and Japanese specialties)
Private practice in Hot Springs, AR
Effective
"Jamie is an amazing person. She is one of those people that is good at whatever she does. She is a real pro." - Steven Earth Metz, yoga instructor/owner of Earth's Power Yoga in Hollywood
"Dr. Koonce is an extremely knowledgeable Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist. She truly believes in Chinese medicine and is dedicated to healing and helping those in need. I highly recommended her services to anyone seeking alternative treatment." - Katie Serino, yoga instructor at Island Lily Yoga in Indonesia
"Jamie has been a Godsend." - Cindy
"As a young girl, I suffered severe menstrual cycles and was later diagnosed with endometriosis. For over two decades I have experienced excruciating pain before and during my cycles. Cramping that felt as if my ovaries were in vices, clotting, heavy bleeding, nausea, pain running down my leg, back pains, all painful to the point where missing work was common. Having to stop all activity just to ‘breathe’ through the pain was all I could do. OTC pain medications only caused constipation further irritating the endo. My muscles would be in knots due to the tension and stress. Emotionally, I was a mess. Moodiness, anger, short tempered, and over thinking. My doctor said I could either have surgery which, he did not recommend as I’m in my mid thirties, or OTC treatments and alter my lifestyle. So, I became passionate about the latter. I made some small changes to my diet and exercise routines with little but some, improvement in my illness. Then I found Jamie Koonce in an article in Yoga Journal, and she was featured in an article for Chinese medicine alternatives to PMS! she was able to prescribe 2 Chinese formulas. One for before my cycle, one for after. I am now mid cycle and I have had only a few hours of extremely mild cramps. None of the other symptoms at all! Moodiness, heavy bleeding, all of it, not here. As a side note, I also have not taken any OTC medications at all! And I have energy and am sleeping wonderfully. I followed my gut and I don’t understand all the hows but I do know I feel amazing. Normal!! Thank you Dr. Koonce. Your kindness, experience, and willingness to heal are unmatched!" - Renee
Jamie Koonce is licensed by the State of Arizona as a Licensed Acupuncturist, and the State of Arkansas as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She holds certifications from the National Certification Committee for Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture, Herbology, and Oriental Medicine, and by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Jamie received her Oriental Medical training at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, where she graduated with a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, which consists of over 3,000 hours of coursework requiring four years of year-round graduate school. Jamie achieved her BA in sociology/anthropology from Hendrix College. Dr. Koonce is skilled at treating patients with a wide variety of ailments. After completion of her internship treating patients at San Diego Hospice, the Downtown San Diego Free Clinic, and at the Pacific College clinic (in both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture and herbal formulation), Jamie went directly into private practice successfully treating people with a variety of health conditions and fitness goals. She has worked with yoga practitioners, highly trained athletes, children, and adults of all ages. Her gentle needling technique and sensitivity allows her to work with patients who are needle sensitive or even fearful of acupuncture.
Jamie Koonce has contributed to the health briefs and featured articles of Natural Awakenings magazine (Central Arkansas edition), and has also been featured in several local publications throughout Arkansas. She is cited in the August and September '08 issues of Yoga Journal regarding the uses and benefits of Chinese herbal remedies and traditional probiotic superfoods.
Jamie has guided many of her patients toward better health through the use of acupuncture and customized herbal supplements, and she is confident that she can help you, too, experience optimal health!
Call 623-215-4107 to set up your FREE initial consultation with Jamie Koonce to help us design the best treatment plan for your needs.
