Kathleen Manza L.Ac.

Acupuncturist

Kathleen Manza is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist serving Santa Cruz County, California. She holds a Master’s of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University where she focused her studies in pain management, women’s health, and family medicine. She is certified in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 

As a primary care provider, Kathleen uses a holistic clinical approach. She takes time to address all aspects of her patients’ lives such as diet, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. She blends eastern, western, and functional medicine to create individualized treatment plans for her patients. 

Her passion is to educate and empower people to take responsibility of their health, by giving them the tools they need to feel their best and to prevent future dis-ease. Kathleen believes that when you put in the work to better your physical health, there is a catalyst for improvement in all areas of your life.

Outside the office, Kathleen enjoys spending time in nature, antique shopping, wild food foraging and cooking nutritious food for her friends and family.