My Philosophy
Listening to the wisdom of the body and nature.
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Bernard Unterman
I have spent over 38 years exploring healing through the practice of classical Chinese medicine, acupuncture, essential oils, and community teaching.
My work focuses on helping people with chronic and unresolved health conditions by identifying the underlying imbalances that contribute to illness and restoring the body’s ability to heal itself.
In addition to my private practice in Santa Barbara, I have spent decades teaching self-care and healing practices to both community and professional audiences.
My work draws from traditional Chinese medicine, cross-cultural healing traditions, and years of study in China, México, Perú, and beyond.
Quick Facts
- Practitioner of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for over 38 years.
- Private practice focused on chronic and long-standing health conditions, including cases often considered “hopeless” — but aren’t.
- Former Clinical Director and faculty member at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine for 10 years.
- Former adjunct faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute, teaching the Daoist Alchemical Use of Essential Oils in relation to Soul and Spirit.
- Developed community classes and workshops focused on self-care, healing, and classical Chinese medicine for over 15 years.
- Taught classes and workshops for professional audiences locally and internationally.
- Yoga teacher in México, Perú, and Santa Barbara (1975–1985), with a focus on endocrine gland activation and chakra-centered postures.
- Lived in the Peruvian Andes for five years (1977–1982), immersed in indigenous healing traditions, “Spirit Medicine” and music.
- Ghost Dancer and singer of Ghost Dance songs for 22 years.
Licensures
California Acupuncture Board, 1987
National Board-Certified, 1986
Education
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD)
SAMRA University (Sino American Medical Research Association) — Los Angeles, CA
Advanced Acupuncture Training — 6-month clinical practicum
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine — Jiangsu, China
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
California Acupuncture College (CAC) — Santa Barbara, CA
Hello Bernard,
14 W Micheltorena Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+1 (805) 965-5749 • By appointment only.