Raised in Oakland, California, after getting out of four years of active marine corp duty as a radar tech, Ron went on to achieve a BA in theatre from Naropa Institute. He then went on to graduate from the traditional Acupuncture Institute, and has been practicing Five Elements Acupuncture for 35 years. Ron has trained in a variety of martial arts, and has studied and practiced mediation and tibetan yoga for many years, which helps him to find and treat the root cause of disease. Besides 5 elements acupunture, Ron includes in his practice Toya Hari (non-insertive) acupuncture, which is completely painless, for very weak and very sensitive clients. Ron also specializes in Japanese acupuncture techniques, including thread moxibustion, to supplement healing speed and resolve symptoms. In his practice of Acupuncture, Ron addresses immediate short-term, and long-term health care goals. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their healing process.