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Who We Are
Jennifer Potthast, L.Ac.
After personally experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Jennifer Potthast attended the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, graduated in 2005 with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, and went on to became a board certified Licensed Acupuncturist in 2006. In 2009 she founded Downtown Community Acupuncture in Santa Barbara where, as a lifelong student, she broadened her knowledge and refined her skills in order bring her patients the best possible results for 13 years. Jennifer came to Petaluma to be closer to family and brings her considerable experience to her work at PCA, Jennifer aims to provide every patient with a safe space for healing and practices Trauma Informed Care, holding deep respect for people of all genders, histories, sizes, languages, and backgrounds. Her areas of specialization include pain management, fertility, and pregnancy support. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading, being in nature, and spending time with her husband, son, and Chihuahua. Jennifer looks forward to meeting you!
Mackenzie StewardSnook, L.Ac.
Mackenzie received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She has a background in Western Medicine, with a degree in biology and experience as both a nurse aid and home health aide. Her interest in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture was sparked when she developed a study comparing the efficacy of over-the-counter medication to acupuncture for the treatment of seasonal allergies.
Mackenzie is passionate about treating psycho-emotional, neurological, allergic and pain conditions and women’s issues. As a Petaluma resident of more than 20 years, she is thrilled to be able to provide healthcare in her own community. In addition to her passion for healing, she loves to read, write novels (and even participates annually in National Novel Writing Month), and explore the greater Bay Area by hiking and trying new restaurants.
Scott Macfarlan, L.Ac.
Scott came to the practice of Chinese Medicine through his work as a motorcycle mechanic and teacher and years of Martial Arts training in the 8 Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu system. He eventually earned the rank of Shifu and then, with a natural calling and inclination to help people, decided that it was time to learn the medicine to complement the martial.
Scott received his education at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in CA. Community acupuncture has always appealed to him as a way to bring this type of healing to as many people as possible.
Inspired by his extensive martial arts background, Scott likes to incorporate movement-based healing as well as herbal medicine, cupping, Gua Sha and meditational practices into his practice. When not at work, Scott loves to be around water, the outdoors or just tinkering with some interesting projects.
Elizabeth Sailer, L.Ac.
Elizabeth started PCA in 2010 because she wanted really effective acupuncture and herbal medicine to be available to all kinds of people. That vision has only gotten stronger with time and she feels so lucky to put it into reality every day. Elizabeth is an East Coast native with a B.A, Magna Cum Laude, from Yale and a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1994 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. Her father was born and raised in Beijing and she got her first acupuncture treatment in China in 1980 when she was back there with him for a visit (it’s a great story – ask her about it). Elizabeth’s a seasoned practitioner but still learning every day. She likes to teach, garden and snuggle her daughter and her two pitbulls.