Dr. Bianca Schmidt is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and is Nationally Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California and her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. 

Prior to her calling in Medicine, Bianca spent 14 years teaching outdoor science and facilitating adventure education programs in California, Colorado, and Australia. She often draws on these experiences and her training in Biology and Experiential Education to help patients understand and live more harmoniously with the created rhythms in nature.

With an insatiable passion for just about anything outdoors, Bianca often spends her free time in the wilds on foot, two wheels or a surfboard. She also enjoys playing and listening to music, creative cuisine, engaging with community or just curling up with a good adventure story.

Therapeutic Services 

Utilizing a nurturing and therapeutic touch, Bianca draws on ancient and modern tools to help awaken each patient’s healing potential and promote a greater sense of well-being. Whether working with athletes, busy moms or retirees, the following treatment modalities are customized to maximize the benefits of every session and to support each patient’s specific health goals.

• Acupuncture
• Cupping
• Gua Sha  
• Herbal Medicine
• Functional Nutrition
• Lifestyle Education
• Lab Testing and Interpretation 
• Microneedling
• Facial Rejuvenation 

Common Conditions Treated

• Acute and Chronic Pain
• Headaches/Migraines
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Autoimmune Conditions
• Hormone Imbalances
• Metabolic Dysfunction
• Acne, Eczema and Skin Disorders
• Mood Imbalances
• Insomnia
• Stress 
• Fatigue

Integrative treatments of 45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes in length are available in office. Functional Nutrition Appointments, Herbal Consultations and Reviews of Laboratory Findings may be scheduled in office or via Telehealth and are available in 30, 45 or 60 minute appointment increments.

A fee schedule for all appointments is available upon request.

Help improve the well – being of your organization by adding a customized health education seminar to your next retreat, work or school event. Fees start at $185/hour in Santa Cruz County and quotes are available for services elsewhere.

Insurance 

Superbills for insurance reimbursement are available upon request. In addition, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) cards may be used as forms of payment at the time of service. 

Cancellation Policy

In the event that you must cancel an appointment, please give the courtesy of a minimum of 24 hours notice. You will be charged the full fee for your scheduled session if you do not make your appointment or if you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice. 

Click the following links to download pdf forms:

• Patient Health History Form
• Frequently Asked Questions