Who We Are
Kim Silsby LAc.
Founder of White Peony Acupuncture
Thank you Kim for all you have created here. Kim can now be found in the Sacramento area.
Loren Romley LAc.
Loren Romley is a California Licensed Acupuncturist as well as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) since April 2006. Loren earned her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She completed the Five Element acupuncture program and focused her studies on hepatitis C, pediatrics, women's health and sports injury. Loren combines traditional Chinese and Japanese techniques with the theories of Five Element acupuncture to gain insight into her patients’ constitutions and the imbalances that are the root of their discomfort and disease. As a Chinese Medical Practitioner and Primary Care Provider, Loren takes the time to analyze each patient carefully and understand their unique circumstances. She relates to a patient as a whole person with dynamic systems. Our world is full of stress, pollution, trauma, accidents, and habits constantly bombarding our systems. These challenges faced on a daily basis cause imbalances in our bodies which may manifest themselves as pain and/or illness. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used for thousands of years to help bring our bodies and minds closer to harmony. Loren is passionate about family time with her partner and two boys as well as keeping physically active; she enjoys surfing, swimming, hiking, yoga and river rafting. She belongs to the following professional organizations:
California State Oriental Medical Association
Acupuncturists with out Borders
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
Kate Wilson DACM, LAc
Kate Wilson, DACM, LAc, NCCAOM is a doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine licensed in both California and Nationally. Dr. Wilson earned her doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine form Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2018 and her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in 2002. Undergraduate education was completed at the University of California at Santa Barbara, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychological Biology. In private practice for the last 20 years serving birthing people and their families. Kate is also Co-Founder of the Birthpoint Acupuncture Group of Santa Cruz (2006). Her private practice has a special focus on issues relating to hormone balancing, natural and medically assisted fertility, pregnancy & postpartum care, preventative care, cosmetic acupuncture, and detoxification support.
All are welcome to receive care, not just those who have a uterus. Kate has attended many births as both an acupuncturist and doula, including two of her own. One via cesarean breech, the other un-medicated VBAC. Kate retired from doula service in 2020.
Dr. Wilson and family live in Santa Cruz, CA. where they enjoy the beach, redwoods and the occasional roller coaster. Dr. Wilson is a member of the professional organization listed below:
Norcalfertility Group
California State Oriental Medical Association
Birthpoint Acupuncture Group of Santa Cruz
Birth Network of Santa Cruz County
National Association of Detox Acupuncture