Uchida Acupuncture

Your acupuncturist, Kevin Uchida, is a native of the Los Angeles Westside, with deep roots in this area and a firm commitment to serve the healthcare needs of its residents.

He has a diverse background in both Western science and Oriental medicine, having received a B.A. in Microbiology and Immunology at U.C. Berkeley, an M.S. in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine at Samra University in Los Angeles and a Doctorate of Oriental medicine at South Baylo University in Anaheim.

In addition to private practice, Kevin Uchida has been a faculty member at South Baylo University, clinic supervisor at Samra and Yosan Universities and on the Board of Directors for the California State Oriental Medical Association.

Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Kevin Uchida's work history included research associate in the Genetics Department at U.C. Berkeley and missionary service in Japan with the United Methodist Church. His life experience in both the hard sciences and social service provide him with a unique perspective on patient care that combines compassionate bedside manner with effective, evidence-based treatment strategies.

Kevin Uchida has devoted his career to blend the best of what Western and Eastern medicines have to offer in order to provide the highest standards of patient care. He strives to work closely with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in a mutually respectful colleague relationship in order to seamlessly integrate acupuncture and herbal therapy with the overall treatment strategy of your physician.