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DR. CYNTHIA POWERS, DACM, MACM, L.AC, DIPL. AC.

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Dr. Cynthia Powers is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, Functional Wellness Practitioner, and passionate advocate for individuals living with complex chronic and connective tissue conditions. Her approach to medicine is deeply personal: she is not only a clinician who works with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) community, she lives with EDS herself.

After decades of unexplained symptoms, pain, autonomic dysfunction, fatigue, connective tissue instability, and a growing list of seemingly unrelated health concerns, Cynthia was formally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at the age of 40. Like many individuals with EDS, her path to diagnosis was long and often marked by fragmented care and unanswered questions. Living through that experience fundamentally changed the way she practices medicine.

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Today, Cynthia brings both the perspective of a doctor and the lived experience of a patient to her work. She understands firsthand the frustration of not being believed, the exhaustion of navigating complex healthcare systems, and the challenges of managing a condition in which symptoms can overlap across multiple body systems. Her own experience with EDS and its associated challenges has deepened her commitment to creating a clinical environment where patients feel seen, heard, believed, and respected.

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Cynthia's medical training spans Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, functional wellness, nutrition, herbal medicine, and integrative approaches to health. She takes a systems-based approach to care, looking beyond isolated symptoms to explore the interconnected factors that may contribute to a patient's health challenges. Including immune regulation, connective tissue health, nervous system function, mitochondrial health, gut-immune interactions, hormonal balance, inflammation, and stress physiology.

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Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that complex patients require individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Cynthia recognizes that healing is rarely linear and that individuals with EDS and other chronic conditions may experience periods of progress, setbacks, and changing needs. She incorporates acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, herbs, lifestyle strategies, energy-based therapies, and other evidence-informed approaches based on each patient's unique presentation and goals.

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Before entering the healing arts, Cynthia spent decades working as a marketing director and graphic artist, bringing a background in communication, creativity, and advocacy into her medical career. Her transition into medicine grew from a longstanding interest in self-healing, natural approaches to health, and the body's ability to restore balance when given the appropriate support. She currently lives in Orange County, Ca with her 3 children. Enjoys afternoon runs, hiking, keeping informed of the latest research and spending time with her family. 

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Dr. Powers earned her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She is a California Acupuncture Board-licensed acupuncturist, Board-Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM®), Certified Reiki Master, and Certified in Applied Kinesiology and sound healing. She received the San Hong Hwang Technique Award for excellence, knowledge, and ability in acupuncture technique and procedures.

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Her mission is to bridge traditional healing wisdom with modern integrative medicine while helping patients better understand their own bodies. She is passionate about patient education, research, advocacy, and advancing awareness of EDS and complex chronic conditions, as well as expanding access to thoughtful, individualized approaches to healing.

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