MEET NINA
Kanokwan ‘Nina’ Jatuparisuthiseen
L.Ac., LMT, C.SMA
I graduated with the highest honor from the University of Bridgeport with a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture. I am a Board-Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). I have trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program, Trigger Point Therapy and Kiiko Japanese-style acupuncture. I received additional training in Theoretical and Clinical acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina (Chinese bodywork) and health preservation at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. I am a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist, Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture® esthetician and certified yoga instructor.
I am currently a candidate for the Doctorate in Acupuncture degree at Pacific College of Health Sciences.
I had a corporate job for many years until I was able to leave and pursue my studies to become a licensed acupuncturist. As a result, I have a unique perspective on the various health issues that working adults face.
My philosophy is to treat patients as a whole, both physically and emotionally. My extensive 10,000 hours of experience and training as a bodywork therapist have given me a deeper understanding of serving the many different needs of my diverse patients. I have the privilege of serving a wide variety of patients: athletes, pregnant women, those suffering from Office Syndrome, pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation patients, teens, and seniors.
Away from the clinic, I’m a dance enthusiast — especially Hip Hop. Since balance is important, I cool down from my vibrant activities with meditation, Qi Qong, Yin Yoga and hiking. My experience as an athlete and cheer captain led to a life-long interest in musculoskeletal therapy and sports medicine.
To promote a peaceful and mindful community, I donate a portion of my revenue to Redding Center for Meditation, West Redding, CT. It is a non-profit organization offering free meditation to everyone.
Philosophy of Patient care
The core value of Nina Acupuncture is in the logo and the name itself. It starts with the word Nirvana. Remove RVA, and then it becomes Nina.
What is Nirvana? In Buddhism, Nirvana is a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven. How can we go there? How can we go to heaven while we are alive? We all can go there by applying the noble eightfold path.
Right View – know the truth; Right Intention – free your mind of negative thoughts; Right Speech – say nothing that hurts others; Right Action – work for the good of others, Right Livelihood – respect life; Right Effort – resist the wrong things, Right Concentration – practice meditation, Right Mindfulness – control your thoughts to focus on.
The Lotus flower holds as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. These flowers are also a symbol for overcoming adversity and retaining the purity of spirit through life’s challenges, as lotus flowers are most commonly found in swampy, rugged terrain – emerging from the dark, murky water pristine and beautiful. I believe all humans have the same chance to rise above the mud and water as the lotus flower.
The yin-yang symbol represents the interconnectedness of the world, particularly the natural world. There can be no positive without a negative, no open without closed, and no light without shadow. The yin-yang symbol itself portrays that interrelatedness. This concept is essential for our medicine, and I continually educate patients about finding balance in their lives.
I use my clinic as my spiritual practice and where I can contribute to our society.
Mission
Provide effective treatments, tools, and resources based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to nurture your body, mind, and spirit, unlocking your full potential for optimal well-being with high-quality care, compassion, and kindness.
Vision
Consistently grow to help people gain good physical and mental health by offering evidence-base health care services and educating people to understand Eastern medicine and apply it in daily life.
I envision empowering people on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery with a holistic approach. Developing a new culture of wealth is healthy and happy.
Once one is well, one can encourage others to do the same for someone else, which creates a positive ripple effect on their family, friends, community, and the world.