Maria Locsin L. Ac

Maria Locsin, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the College of the Assumption in Manila, Philippines (1976), and, a masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbology from Emperor's College, in Santa Monica, California (2001). Maria is certified by the California State Board of Consumer Affairs, and, The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture, and, Oriental Medicine (2000). She is licensed to practice Acupuncture, Herbology, and, Chinese Medicine. Maria also completed postgraduate studies in Solid Waste and Recycling Programs from The University of California at Los Angeles, (1990). Still a student of Chinese Medicine Maria treated hundreds of patients and held supervisory duties providing evaluations and guidance to Level I interns. Just into her first year of studies, one of her greatest accomplishments was treating her bedridden father, who was able to walk for the first time in years. Maria has been passionately practicing Chinese Medicine since 2003. Fluent in three languages, her recent experience with Clinica Medica San Miguel includes helping seniors, and, the Spanish-speaking population with nutritional counseling and acupuncture. She takes pride in helping “my seniors of Huntington Park”. She also was on Spanish TV and radio, marketing Clinica San Miguel and preaching the benefits of Oriental Medicine. Today she shares a clinic, treating various diseases, and, ailments with other accomplished Acupuncturists in West Los Angeles. Her Chinese Medicine “ministry” sometimes takes her to homes of patients who are homebound. In the 80s’ Maria’s had an illustrious career in New York City’s Fashion Industry working as a Designer, Merchandiser, Production Supervisor, in such boutiques like Kenzo Jap Boutique, SWEELO, and Gianni Sports. In 1989, Maria’s professional life included her other passion, the environment. Successfully organizing and participating in UCLA’s Extension Program's series of lectures on Solid Waste Management & Recycling. As the Executive Assistant to the VP of Recycling, Community & Public Affairs of Los Angeles, Maria assisted in the implementation and compliance of the Integrated Waste law: Assembly Bill 939. She help run educational programs and assisted policy makers, garbage collectors, environmental managers of California’s North, and East Valley, West Hollywood, Azuza, Pasadena, and the Bay Cities. She also gave lectures, spearheaded, and coordinated various Special Recycling Projects including "This is Cycler", a robot teaching recycling to Preschoolers throughout Southern California. Gathering together environmental groups like the “Californians Against Waste”, the Earth Communications Office, television, and, film stars environmental group, and, JolieJone's “Take it Back Foundation”, the music business' recycling conscience, she coordinated the demise of the Long Box, replacing boxed CDs. "Let’s Shrink Wrap CDs". In the mid-90s, while fulfilling her true life-long dream of becoming a doctor, Maria , a part-time student, juggled her studies, helped patients while owning, and, operating a food vending and catering business in Santa Monica. In 2003, Maria decided it was time to be a doctor. She sold “Hotdog Mama”, and, “hung a shingle" at 2001 South Barrington in West Los Angeles.