​What is ROOTS Mindful Acupuncture?

Meet Our Practitioners

Dr. Michiko Yoshifuji, DAc., Dipl. Ac., L.Ac.

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Dr. Michiko Yoshifuji is a Doctor of Acupuncture, Diplomate of Acupuncture,

and a nationally board-certified licensed acupuncturist in the states of

New York and New Jersey. She is certified by the National Certification Board

for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM).

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She received her Doctor of Acupuncture degree from Pacific College of Health

and Science and earned her Master of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State

College of Acupuncture in New York City.

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Dr. Yoshifuji is trained in three distinct styles of acupuncture, allowing her to

tailor treatments to each patient’s individual needs:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Acupuncture Physical Medicine with Trigger Point Technique
  (developed by Mark Seem, Founder of Tri-State College of Acupuncture)

• Japanese Style Acupuncture
  (Kiiko Matsumoto Method)

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Her advanced clinical training includes facial rejuvenation and cosmetic acupuncture, neurofunctional acupuncture using contemporary electroacupuncture techniques for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, and specialized care in women’s health.

She has studied infertility acupuncture medicine with Dr. Jing Liu, PhD, OMD in Arizona and Dr. Kizu Masayoshi in Japan, as well as perinatal acupuncture with Dr. Deb Davies, focusing on transformative care for pregnant women.

She has also received specialized training in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders—including vulvodynia, coccydynia, and levator ani syndrome—with Jamie Hampton, DAOM, LAc, and in Gua Sha jade stone facial massage with Dr. Ping Zhang, LMT, LAc, PhD.

In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Yoshifuji integrates a wide range of holistic modalities into her practice. Her certifications and trainings include:

• Certified in Clean Needle Technique

• Certified Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

• Certified Holistic Health Counselor
  (American Association of Drugless Practitioners)

• Jikiden Reiki Shoden Level 1

• Reiki I (Japanese Usui Style)

• Zero Balancing Levels I & II

• Tui Na and Anma massage

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She is a member of several professional organizations, including:

• New Jersey Acupuncture Society (NJAS)

• Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)

• American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)

• Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB), having completed Level 1 training

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Dr. Yoshifuji apprenticed with highly experienced practitioners such as Moshe Heller and Diane Rooney. She is also a certified Japanese calligraphy instructor through Nihon Shuji in Japan and is a native Japanese speaker, fluent in Japanese.

Michiko was inspired to become an acupuncturist through her own personal healing journey. Facing health challenges and difficulties in her personal life, she experienced profound improvement through acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. These experiences shaped her philosophy of mindful, patient-centered acupuncture, emphasizing gentle, painless treatments and thoughtful integration of multiple modalities, with Japanese-style acupuncture as her primary approach.

Her special clinical interest is in caring for pre- and post-menopausal women—and men—who experience physical and emotional symptoms during major life transitions.

Dr. Yoshifuji is deeply committed to humanitarian work and supporting underserved communities. She volunteered at a clinic in a rural village of Bajrabarahi, Nepal, through the Acupuncture Relief Project from March to April 2023, providing care to extremely underprivileged patients. She also volunteers with the Hope Lodge run by the American Cancer Society and with New York Harm Reduction Educators.

Before pursuing a career in acupuncture, she earned an M.A. in Media Studies and worked as a writer and journalist for various media outlets in Japan and the United States. She continues to study medicine with passion, constantly expanding her knowledge to better serve her patients and achieve meaningful, lasting clinical results.