About Desiree Merulli

Desiree Merulli has practiced acupuncture since 2001 and massage therapy since 1998. Desiree employs a gentle acupuncture technique to allow your body to adjust to the needles before balancing the Qi. During your treatment session, non-needle therapeutics including fire cupping, tuning forks and massage therapy are incorporated to enhance the acupuncture treatment so you leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Rooted in science and medicine, acupuncture works well not only for treating problems such as injuries, pain indigestion, headaches, stress, anxiety, and insomnia; it’s also a great way to maintain your well being and prevent health problems. 

Areas of Expertise

• Pain reduction and management
• Stress reduction and management
• Sports injuries
• Post surgical recovery
• Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
• Wellness and preventative medicine

Professional Associations

• American Acupuncture Council
• Washington East Asian Medicine Association

Education

• Masters of Acupuncture, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine;  2001
• B.S. Portland state university,  Zoology, Physiology and General Science; 1994
• Massage Practitioner Certificate, Bellevue Massage School; 1998
• Reiki Level I certified; 1998
• Touch for Health I certified; 1998
• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture certification; 2002
• Advanced Constitutional Facial Renewal Acupuncture; 2007
• Meizen Cosmetic Acupuncture; 2009
• Neck, Head, Jaw & Intraoral Treatment Endorsement; 2011
• Qi Gong 5 Needle Scalp Acupuncture for Cancer/Tumor; 2011
• Qi Gong Exercise and Qi Gong Needling Techniques; 2011

Licenses

• NCCAOM National Board Certified Acupuncturist
• L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist WA state
• LMP Licensed Massage Therapist WA State