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11 Years
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Your Trusted Holistic Wellness Partner in Culver City
Affinity Acupuncture & Rolfing was founded in 2015 to provide holistic healthcare and wellness services to the Mar Vista/Culver City community. Our practice integrates Chinese medicine, functional and physical medicine, and emotionally balancing therapies to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health. We utilize acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary modifications, and touch therapies like Rolfing to create personalized treatment plans that restore balance and promote self-healing.Our team combines scientific understanding with traditional practices to support patients in achieving vibrant health and longevity. We prioritize compassionate care, patient education, and creating a nurturing environment where individuals feel heard and valued. Our commitment to ongoing learning ensures we incorporate advanced therapies while maintaining a focus on preventive, whole-person wellness.
Services
Acupuncture
Rolfing
Skincare Treatments
Microneedling
Facial Rejuvenation
Herbal Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Moxibustion
Neural Emotional Technique
B.E.M.E.R. Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We integrate Chinese medicine with functional and physical therapies for comprehensive care
- Our practitioners hold advanced degrees and certifications in multiple modalities
- We create personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals
- Our clinic combines scientific expertise with traditional healing practices
- We prioritize patient education and preventive health strategies
What people say
Gifted hands
Compassionate approach
Effective pain relief
Personalized care
Welcoming environment
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture regulates body systems by stimulating meridians with fine needles to balance energy flow. This ancient practice alleviates pain, improves circulation, and enhances organ function through both traditional Chinese medicine principles and modern neurophysiological mechanisms. Patients benefit from customized treatment plans addressing chronic conditions, stress management, and preventive care while experiencing minimal discomfort during sessions.
Rolfing
Rolfing systematically realigns the body's connective tissues through deep-tissue manipulation and movement education. This 10-series process releases chronic tension patterns, improves posture, and enhances body awareness. Clients experience reduced pain, increased flexibility, and improved physical performance while learning new movement patterns that support long-term structural balance in gravity.
Skincare Treatments
Our skincare services combine microneedling, microcurrent therapy, and herbal protocols to improve skin health and appearance. These treatments stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines, and enhance skin texture while addressing underlying health factors that affect complexion. Patients receive personalized skincare recommendations that promote both immediate results and long-term skin vitality.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations address internal imbalances using time-tested botanical combinations. These natural remedies support immune function, hormonal regulation, and digestive health with fewer side effects than pharmaceutical alternatives. Each prescription considers individual patterns and integrates with other therapies to create synergistic healing effects for chronic and acute conditions.
Neural Emotional Technique
NET resolves emotional stress patterns through muscle testing and meridian therapy. This approach identifies and clears unresolved emotional imprints that contribute to physical symptoms. Patients learn to recognize stress triggers while experiencing measurable reductions in anxiety, chronic pain, and psychosomatic conditions through this mind-body integration process.
People
Dr. Connie Christie
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Christie combines Chinese medicine with structural integration, holding a DAOM degree and certifications in Rolfing and NET. With prior experience at UCLA's East West Medicine, she brings scientific rigor to holistic care while emphasizing mind-body-spirit connections in her patient-centered approach.
Shawn O'Shea
Licensed Acupuncturist
Shawn O'Shea holds a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine and national acupuncture certification. His practice integrates Eastern healing traditions with Western medical understanding to provide effective, personalized care for patients seeking natural health solutions through acupuncture and complementary therapies.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, fertility issues, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and emotional health concerns using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and structural integration therapies.
Are your practitioners licensed?
Yes, our team includes licensed acupuncturists and certified Rolfer practitioners with advanced degrees and national certifications in their respective fields.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive health assessment, treatment plan development, and introductory therapy session lasting 90-120 minutes.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance carriers for our services.
How often should I schedule treatments?
Treatment frequency varies by condition, typically starting with weekly sessions then spacing out as improvements occur, following personalized recommendations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and health savings account payments for all our services and packages.
Reviews (5)
Megan M.
Oct 20, 2019
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Denise is seriously a miracle worker. After suffering with chronic back pain for nearly a year and trying everything in the book to fix it, I decided to give cupping a try. After two sessions, the pain was completely gone and hasn't returned since. I am still in shock and can't believe I didn't try this sooner! Highly recommend this place!
Jennifer T.
Oct 24, 2018
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Have had nothing but great experiences with both Dr Christie and Denise. Highly recommend them! They know what they are doing. I always feel better after my treatments and unlike some other local acupuncturist I went to before finding them, they get right to work rather than wasting half your appointment waiting or analyzing you. They do a thorough job, in a calm, clean, caring environment. Dr. Christie's treatments are spot on and Denise combo acupuncture & cupping techniques are just perfect!
If you are looking for a place you can trust for quality care look no further. I'm being treated for herniated disc, pinched nerves and carpal tunnel. My only regret is I didn't find them sooner. They are the best !
If you are looking for a place you can trust for quality care look no further. I'm being treated for herniated disc, pinched nerves and carpal tunnel. My only regret is I didn't find them sooner. They are the best !
Andrea C.
May 12, 2018
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I am so grateful to have found Dr. Christie. I have visited many times and after every visit I feel so fantastic. My pain is disappearing right before my very eyes! The first time I came to her was to treat a persistent annoying, nagging, sharp pain in my upper right back. I had suffered with this for almost one year.. and had tried everything. One session with Dr. Christie - bam! It was dispersed after the very first treatment! Joy! Now, I've been seeing her on a regular basis for maintenance and it is working brilliantly. HIGHLY recommend and I have seen many chiropractors, 4 different LA Rolfer and thousands of massage. Accupuncture and cupping really work! I am a big fan of Rolfing too!
Eli P.
May 12, 2018
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Affinity is a cute clean healing space very easy access and a comfortable nurturing environment. I have seen both Dr Christie and her associate -- accupuncturist Denise DuRulo LAC-- they are both kind, caring, and knowledgeable! I was previously a little "meh" on acupuncture. Because of the great care I have received from these healers I really see a difference and have committed to having acupuncture regularly as part of my own"wellness" regimen. It's really been a great overall health tonic! Helped me in so many ways
Nicole H.
Jan 25, 2017
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I initially came to Connie with a middle finger pain issue. Acupuncture helped cure my middle finger pain from rock climbing. Now, I come to Connie when I am sick or just need a tune up. I am currently pregnant and all the treatments she uses help my pregnancy symptoms. I even got my husband to come to her when he had major shoulder pain from rock climbing. We love Connie! She is so informative, thorough, and has warm energy!
