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

For the past 28 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 Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern BioEnergetic Assessment methodology. Click on the link to learn more about Acupuncture and BioEnergetic Assessment.

With a background beginning in 1981 as a licensed massage therapist, (NM #53) 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 by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in 1995 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. In addition, Ciel worked on faculty as a clinic supervisior at Jungtao in 1999.

She has had the honor and opportunity of being instructed by Nguyen vanNghi, MD, Tran viet Dzung, MD., and Bonnie Walker, DC, L. Ac.
She taught courses at the Coastal Carolina School of Massage and the International College of BioEnergetic Medicine.
She is certified by the American Naturopathic Certification Board and American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board as a Certified Traditional Naturopath (CTN).
Ciel is currently involved in the master clinicians program of Charles Gant, MD, NMD, PhD in 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.
She 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.

The importance of education as a catalyst for health is emphasized through the various wellness classes she offers.
She is the formulator of the 12 Virtues line of spagyrically processed Chinese herbal remedies and 12 Essences essential oil blends.

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