about me
Paolo Flores Chico, LAc. (they/he)
Is a queer and trans Filipino acupuncturist based in Los Angeles, CA. Paolo has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 11 years. Core to their practice and values, Paolo finds it integral to both listen and meet people where they are.
He sees each client as their own best expert, and is excited to support you. Paolo specializes in acute and chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Paolo graduated with a Master’s in Chinese Medicine from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco. They have interned at Lifelong Berkeley Primary Care Program, Haight-Ashbury Clinic, the ACTCM Auricular Clinic, and the California Pacific Medical Center Stroke Clinic. Paolo has completed ASE’s Pelvic Floor Certification program, Living Aligned Qigong for Teachers certificate, Living Aligned Medical Qigong program, and Whitfield Reeve’s Sports Orthopedic acupuncture program.
Paolo is popular amongst those who are nervous about needles and generally reluctant to try acupuncture. Paolo loves to swim and lounge in the sun with their dog Francisco, and dreams of less work, and more art and possibility.
