Antonia Balfour

Antonia Balfour is an acupuncturist and herbalist practicing in Pacific Palisades, Califo ia. She is the co-owner and clinical director of Oasis Palisades, a Health & Wellness Center in Pacific Palisades located on the west side of Los Angeles betwee Santa Monica and Malibu. Oasis Palisades features acupuncture, herbal consultations, and massage.

Antonia holds a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University, where she graduated with highest honors. She is a Califo ia-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and a National Diplomate in acupuncture and Chinese herbology, board-certified through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Post-graduate work includes a certification in Acupuncture and Cancer Care from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has additionally completed post-graduate studies in women's health and fertility treatment for both men and women.

Antonia served as the '08/'09 president of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. As Chamber president, she focused on "greening" Pacific Palisades, creating a business greening committee and working with Palisades Cares to receive an LA Community Beautification Grant to install recycling receptacles throughout the commercial district of the Palisades.

Antonia first became interested in Chinese Medicine while living in Taiwan where she taught English as a second language. One of her students brought her to a traditional Chinese doctor for the treatment of chronic TMJ and neck pain. The results were so impressive that she began to study Chinese medicine soon after, ultimately deciding to make TCM her career. In addition to her practice at Oasis Palisades, Antonia's experience in alte ative medicine includes working as editor-in-chief for HealingPeople.com, an informative website dedicated to complementary and alte ative medicine. She also hosted the "Healing People Radio Show" in Los Angeles which covered a wide range of alte ative medicine topics.

Antonia completed her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida where she studied, enjoyed life, and became a licensed private pilot. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Southern Africa. She and husband Marc welcomed a baby girl, Scarlett, into their lives in February, 2009.