Mariko Horie, L.Ac - Clinic Owner

Early life

Dr. Horie was born and raised in Japan. With her mother’s influence, Dr. Horie experienced acupuncture and herbal medicine since a young age. Her interest in this amazing medicine continued to grow strongly in her heart.

Education & Experience

Dr. Horie earned her master’s degree at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, OR. She then started apprenticing with one of the professors at OCOM, which is how the Chinese medicine was passed down traditionally. At the same time, she opened her own clinic and started doctoral program at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). During her study at ACTCM, Dr. Horie did 2 externships in China, which eventually led to 1.5 year study as a senior scholar in Henan University of Chinese Medicine in Henan, China.

Dr. Horie always loved herbal medicine and had passion to master the art of prescribing herbs to patients. During her study in Henan, Dr. Horie focused on pediatrics, women’s health, and GI issues. She apprenticed with a few doctors who had decades of experience and attended classes to gain more understandings of classical medical literature.

Upon her return, Dr. Horie was one of the first inpatient acupuncturists to build inpatient acupuncture program at University of California at Irvine. During the inpatient acupuncture treatment, she further developed a technique of Japanese pediatric acupuncture (teishin), which uses non-inserting needle, therefore, had no risk of bleeding for those patients that maybe a concern. Dr. Horie published an article “Teishin Treatment in Inpatient Setting: Gentle Touch of Contact Needle" in summer 2020 with JAIM (Journal of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine).

Dr. Horie has co-translated a book, “Heal Yourself with PNST,” which was written by a Japanese neurosurgeon, with whom Dr. Horie had a privilege of studying. She continues to translate articles for NAJOM (North American Journal of Oriental Medicine).


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(805) 563-0222

info@santabarbaraherbclinic.com
3760 State St #102, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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What Our Patients Say

We've treated thousands of patients. Read what a few of them had to say.

"Mariko is an outstanding doctor. I can't recommend her enough. if you are considering acupuncture Mariko is the one to see."

-Emily

"I had constant TMJ pain and a lot of headaches before acupuncture treatments. It was to the point where I couldn't fully open my mouth. It made my day to day existence painful.

The treatments I've received from Mariko have completely changed my health. She has worked with me to eliminate each health problem I faced. I'm amazed at the variety of symptoms acupuncture can treat. "

"Her treatments are a necessary and major part of my wellness regime."

- Patricia

"Mariko's acupuncture treatments are helping me manage my scoliosis, sciatica, and occipital neuralgia (chronic pain in my upper neck, shoulder, and back of head).

Her treatments are a necessary and major part of my wellness regime. As of yet, because of her treatments, I have had no need to take any pain medication whatsoever, which was one of my main goals."

"Mariko made me feel at ease and comfortable during my treatments and prescribed herbs to assist with my symptoms."

-Teresa

"I had suffered from pelvic floor pain for over 20 years. Medical doctors have performed numerous surgeries and prescribed countless drugs to ease my discomfort.
I also had menopausal symptoms, hot flashes, and sleeplessness. I had never received acupuncture treatments.
Mariko made me feel at ease and comfortable during my treatments and prescribed herbs to assist with my symptoms.
I have been receiving treatments for approximately a year with great results. I travel often and continuing to take my herbs between treatments. Acupuncture and herbal treatments have decreased my level of pain and hot flashes while increasing my sleep quality."

"My mood got better, and I enjoy things that I could not do before the treatment."

-Dan

"Before the treatments, severe low back pain made it difficult to walk. I also had restricted mobility on both arms. I was always in pain of some sort and had low energy, which made me depressed.

I experienced immediate pain relief and increase in mobility. The relief was nothing like the results of steroid injections or surgery. My mood got better, and I enjoy things that I could not do before the treatment. I can walk straight, and my leg strength improved. "

"I was experiencing chronic knee pain, and the pain affected everything I did. "

- Irene

"After starting treatments, the knee pain has greatly abated. In additional to lessened knee pain, I have greater range of motion in my shoulders - a very nice side effect. I also have more energy and I am sleeping more peacefully.

I recently returned from a trip with a severe respiratory ailment and eye infection. Mariko's acupuncture treatment and herbal remedies have helped a great deal."

“My first treatment was amazing and I had pain relief immediately.”

-Cathy

"Just the thought of needles terrified me and made me light headed, but after I exhausted all other medical options without any relief, I came to Mariko in tears and asked her for help. My first treatment was amazing and I had pain relief immediately. Of course, it did not last very long so Mariko suggested a plan. By following her direction within a month, I was so much better. It was unbelievable.

I now see Mariko as much as possible for maintenance and I sing her praises to all who will listen. Acupuncture has made me a believer and changed my life for the better. "