Dr. Chotika Reepolrujee, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.

Acupuncture grounded in orthopedics, movement, and whole-person care.

Dr. Chotika Reepolrujee is a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist whose care brings together Traditional Chinese Medicine, orthopedic acupuncture, and therapeutic bodywork for pain, stress, and women’s health.

Pain and orthopedic care

Focused support for neck and back pain, headaches, sports injuries, muscle tension, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Nervous system regulation

Care for stress, tension, and patterns that benefit from a calm, whole-person approach.

Women’s health

Individualized care for menstrual pain, PMS, irregular cycles, and overall hormonal wellness.

Dr. Chotika Reepolrujee, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. at Balance Healthcare
Board-certified licensed acupuncturist

Pain management, orthopedic care, nervous system regulation, and women’s health in Santa Monica.

Why patients choose Dr. Cho

Precise care for pain, tension, and changing health needs.

Dr. Cho combines orthopedic thinking with the pattern-based perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and attentive hands-on care.

Training

Doctoral training with honors

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences, with an emphasis in orthopedics.

Credentials

Board-certified and nationally certified

Licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, as well as a Certified Massage Therapist.

Techniques

A broad clinical toolkit

Orthopedic acupuncture, Master Tung, auricular and scalp acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and therapeutic bodywork.

Recognition

Excellence in acupuncture technique

Recipient of the San Hong Hwang Technique Award and an active volunteer with underserved communities and AIDS/LifeCycle.

Dr. Chotika Reepolrujee, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.

Board-certified, licensed acupuncturist at Balance Healthcare

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
Pain, orthopedics, and nervous system regulation
Women’s health and hormonal wellness

Dr. Chotika Reepolrujee is a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine through the NCCAOM. She graduated with honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree emphasizing orthopedics. She also received the San Hong Hwang Technique Award for excellence in acupuncture techniques.

Dr. Cho specializes in pain management, musculoskeletal conditions, and nervous system regulation. She helps patients with concerns including neck and back pain, headaches, sports injuries, stress, and tension. She also has a special interest in women’s health, including menstrual pain, PMS, irregular cycles, and overall hormonal wellness.

Her approach integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine with orthopedic acupuncture, Master Tung, auricular and scalp acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and therapeutic bodywork. As a Certified Massage Therapist, she brings an additional understanding of movement, tension, and hands-on care to the treatment room.

Committed to community service, Dr. Cho has volunteered with underserved populations and provided acupuncture care at AIDS/LifeCycle. Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling, exploring good food, and spending time with her dogs.

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Dr. Cho sees patients at Balance Healthcare in Santa Monica. Current availability is shown on the booking site.

Clinic

Santa Monica office

2812 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 208, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Dr. Cho provides individualized acupuncture care for pain, orthopedic conditions, nervous system regulation, and women’s health.