Alex Villanueva, LAc (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Alex Villanueva is a dedicated practitioner who believes that the future of medicine is in the integration of western allopathic medicine and alternative approaches to healing, including Oriental medicine.

Alex grew up in the Los Angeles area and earned his Bachelors degree in Cultural Anthropology from California State University Fullerton, in 1991. After traveling to Europe and Mexico, he decided to attend Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Santa Monica, California. At Yo San he was granted a Masters degree in TCM, focusing on pain management and stress-related disorders. Drawing upon his studies in traditional Chinese and contemporary allopathic medicine, Alex is committed to providing the best care for the people he treats. He is highly-experienced in the fields of internal medicine and pain management treating: arthritis, sports injuries, and back pain, as well as, stress-related problems such as sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. In addition to his clinical practice at the Advanced Wellness Center, he works as a consultant at a Santa Monica herbal pharmacy.

"What attracted me to Oriental Medicine is that this system has something beneficial to offer not just to those that are ill but to the generally healthy as well. Using herbs and acupuncture people are better able to adapt to the stresses and strains of everyday life, as well as, prevent minor disharmonies from developing into more serious illness. For those battling more formidable conditions, herbs and acupuncture are a safe and effective complement or alternative to conventional western allopathic medicine."