Dr. Dawna Ara is an acupuncturist, registered nurse, and certified functional medicine practitioner.
Dr. Ara has a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a Master’s in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, and a Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. She is certified in Functional Medicine through the Kharrizian Institute.
Her unique background bridges the worlds of Eastern and Western medicine, allowing her to take a deeply integrative approach to health. With a foundation in evidence-based nursing and a holistic understanding of the body from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Ara offers personalized care that targets the root causes of illness—not just symptoms. She specializes in hormone balance, gut health, chronic fatigue, and women’s wellness through all stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Ara is passionate about empowering patients with the tools and knowledge they need to heal, thrive, and take charge of their health naturally.
