Ciel Walko,
L.Ac.,Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM) CTN

For the past 30 years, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Traditional Naturopath Ciel Walko has been committed to assisting people in making long term lifestyle changes for increased health and well-being. To this end, she combines Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine with modern BioEnergetic Assessment methodology. Click on the link to learn more about Acupuncture and BioEnergetic Assessment.

She is passionate about helping others in the rediscovery of 'The 3 Treasures'- a healthy body, a clear mind and a peaceful heart.

With a background beginning in 1981 as a licensed massage therapist, (NM #543) Ciel received her Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1995 from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM. She received her diplomate certification in acupuncture (Dipl Ac) by examination through the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and became a NC state licensed acupuncturist (#61) in 1995. Ciel received further training at the Jungtao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in 1999 with Sean Marshall, D. Ac. She became the 7th licensed acupuncturist in Georgia and created a healing arts center in North Georgia.

She has had the honor of being instructed by Nguyen vanNghi, MD, Tran viet Dzung, MD., and others committed to maintaining the integrity of true Classical Acupuncture. She completed extensive training in the use of Craniopuncture for the support of neurological problems from Dr. Tran viet Dzung, MD.

This year, she completed specialized training in ophthalmology acupuncture techniques for treatment of eye problems with her teacher, Tran viet Dzung, MD.
She is certified by the American Naturopathic Certification Board and American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board as a Certified Traditional Naturopath (CTN).

Ciel received training via the master clinicians program of Charles Gant, MD, PhD to assist with understanding the importance of nutritional support and detoxification strategies for healthy brain/body function.

Ciel utilizes a targeted nutritional approach for restoring neurotransmitter connections in order to support the communication system of the body. As a result, the organs, glands and tissues all can function in a more balanced way. To achieve balance, she also utilizes acupuncture, Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy and detoxification of the channels and pathways.

The importance of education as a catalyst for health is emphasized through the various wellness classes she offers. In 2010, she began the 360° Around the Sun Series of 5 classes for staying healthy throughout the seasons, based on the 5 phases of Classical Chinese Medicine.

Her teaching experience includes: Asian Bodywork courses taught at the Coastal Carolina Massage School, clinic supervisior at Jungtao School, and teaching Classical Chinese Medicine theory and spagyric Chinese herbs courses through the International College of BioEnergetic Medicine.

She formulated the 12 Virtues line of spagyrically processed Chinese herbal remedies and 12 Essences essential oil blends.

Ciel  treats people of all ages and with a variety of health concerns. Her starting point is to recognize what is already right with the individual and to build on those strengths.