About Alex Berks, L. Ac., FABORM, CEFP, AAPOM

Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist since 1997

Alex Berks L.Ac Dipl. Herbs earned his B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara (1987) and a Master's degree in Oriental Medicine from Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is state and nationally licensed to practice Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and a member of the Clinical Excellence in Fertility Program.  He is also board certified in physical medicine.

Alex focuses his practice on creating reproductive health for men and women and supporting cancer patients.

Alex continues his studies in both Eastern and Western medicine to integrate both into his patient care. Alex subscribes to the Fertile Soul™ method of patient care which is to address the body and mind dynamics of a patient to get the best results.

Alex Studies with Randine Lewis, author of the "Infertility Cure" and "The Fertile Soul". He has given evidence-based lectures on the scientific understanding of acupuncture and its role in obstetrics and gynecology.

Alex also focuses his practice on the support of cancer patients.  He works with cancer patients in all stages of treatment to offer complementary care that improves quality of life, ameliorates side-effects of conventional care and improves all body systems.

Alex has studied the use of acupuncture for cancer patients at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center and has lectured to Oncologists about the use of acupuncture for cancer patients.

Alex also provides pain treatments for orthopedic conditions. He has been the Acupuncture Doctor at various orthopedic and pain management clinics. In addition to his practice, he has taught Nutrition, Practice Management, and Shiatsu and at the American University of Complementary Medicine and is a clinic supervisor at Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Alex spent five years as a Senior Herbalist at Elixir Tonics and Teas, advising clients on their health and herbal programs. He also helped research Elixir products and was interviewed on radio and television. Prior to his medical career he practiced bodywork and taught yoga for more than 10 years. He is the father of 2 boys and an athlete.

He is the publisher of the blog Healthwithcancer.blogspot.com and is the newsgroup forum director for the American Association of Physical Oriental Medicine (AAPOM).

Professional Affiliations:
Society for Integrative Oncology
Oncology Association for Naturopathic Physicians

For a consultation call 310-473-7474.

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