About Sharon Esdale, Lic. Ac

There’s nothing more fascinating to me than people and the invisible forces of the universe. These interests have led to a varied and dynamic path resulting in the creation of Zusanli Acupuncture. They are at the root of my passion for healing work.

I obtained my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in art from the University of Vermont. My journey to healing work began at the San Francisco School of Massage where I trained in various massage modalities. I fed my deepening interest in the body by training in Chi Nei Tsang, an ancient Taoist system for detoxifying and rejuvenating the internal organs. I became certified as a Level 3 Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner/Instructor at the Chi Nei Tsang Institute in Berkeley.

In 2008, I completed my master’s degree in acupuncture and herbology at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland. I followed my passion for women’s health and trained in Chinese medicine gynecology, obstetrics, perimenopause, menopause, and fertility. I received doula training from Ina May Gaskin at The Farm in Tennessee. My passion for skin care led me to complete the Aculift professional training for facial acupuncture and microneedling. I further my knowledge by attending classes in subjects like pediatrics, chronic and acute pain, digestive issues, oncology acupuncture, insomnia, dementia, and scar therapy.