Joseph DeStefano II, Pain Management Specialist
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Joseph DeStefano II

Acupuncturist

8701 Truxton Avenue Los Angeles CA, 90045
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About

A professional integrative health practitioner since 2000, Dr. Joe DeStefano's interest in East Asian healing arts stemmed from years of training in Japanese and Chinese martial arts. Rediscovering a passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), he attended workshops at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA during the mid-90s. After a successful career in environmental management, Dr. DeStefano decided to pursue TCM studies in 2005, building on almost two decades of experience in Asian bodywork and external herbal therapies. His unique massage therapy style blends techniques from both Eastern and Western traditions.

Education and Training

Pacific College of Or. Med. DACM 2018

Emperor's College of OM MTOM 2014

Pacific College of Or. Med. BHSc 2009

Loyola Marymount University MSc 1998

Loyola Marymount University BA 1992

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Provider Details

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Joseph DeStefano II's Expert Contributions
  • How many acupuncture treatments are needed for sciatica?

    Typically, I expect to see a sciatica patient for 10-12 sessions (or more), at 2-3 treatments per week. But there are many variables in that. How long the pain has been experienced? Was there damage to the nerve root (e.g. herniated disk)? In general, however, there should be some relief after the first session, that is then built on by subsequent sessions. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

acupunctureacupuncture

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Supervisor Emperor's College Acupuncture Clinic 2022 - Present
  • Clinical Supervisor - Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Simms/Mann Health & Wellness Center at Venice Family Clinic 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • California State Oriental Medicine Association  
  • American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia  
  • American Massage Therapy Association  
  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine  
  • Performing Arts Medicine Association  
  • Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM)  
  • American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)  
  • American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)  
  • California State Oriental Medicine Association (CSOMA)  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Knights of Columbus
  • Acupuncturists without Borders

Joseph DeStefano II's Practice location

ReturningSpring Integrative Health Services

8701 Truxton Avenue -
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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New patients: 310-853-0784
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17451 Bastanchury Rd. Ste. 101-B -
Yorba Linda, California 92886
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