An Expert in Healing, Growth and Resilience

At the core of Joyce Kenmotsu Sonoda’s approach to health and wellness is the belief that real healing goes beyond the physical. It’s about creating lasting balance and vitality for both your mind and body. Joyce’s personal journey into holistic health began at a young age, when she struggled with frequent illness and the side effects of antibiotics that weakened her immune system. Determined to feel better, Joyce started researching natural remedies and discovered the power of herbal medicine to fight off illness and thrive. Her passion for health grew as she navigated her experiences as a youth athlete, where she faced serious sports injuries during her international sports career while representing the USA. The extensive injuries made it difficult to walk, and she didn’t want to deal with the aftermath of the side effects that she experienced from pharmaceuticals in the past. Alongside of the stress of letting down her team and live a normal life, she began battling food allergies, IBS, and painful skin conditions such as cystic acne vulgaris. These challenges inspired her to explore natural medicine. She found accredited programs to study both sports medicine and natural medicine. So intrigued she was about learning how the mind and body are interconnected in the healing process, she simultaneously accomplished a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, both while working as an Acupuncture assistant. Knowing that California is one of the most formidable states to receive a license from in the country, she went all in and became California State Board certified at the age of 24, making her the youngest in her graduating program to do so. She then went on to study Biocomputational sciences abroad in Rome, Italy where she did laboratory research of Chrondrogenic Stem Cells in the application of treating Cancer. Through her journey, Joyce realized that true health isn’t just about treating illness; it’s about teaching people how to prevent health problems and take action to heal before surgical intervention becomes the only way. This philosophy became even more important after Joyce suffered a major car accident that left her with a L4-L5 spinal disc injury, limiting her activities of daily living and causing depression and weight gain. Despite being advised that surgery was the only way to recover, Joyce chose a different path for her healing journey. She applied her expertise in acupuncture, oriental medicine nutrition, and exercise to heal and regain strength. She even went on to complete a triathlon and earn a silver medal in an ultimate fitness championship. Today, Joyce shares a personal mission to help others also take charge of their health in a natural and sustainable way. As a California State Board Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner with over 15 years of professional experience in the field of holistic medicine, Joyce offers online video consultations, Oriental Medicine Lifestyle Coaching, as well as in-office treatments to retrain your body and mind to heal. Whether it’s addressing physical pain of the neck, back, upper and lower extremities, internal gastro-intenstinal health, weight loss, stress and anxiety or emotional well-being, women’s issues such as infertility and endometriosis, Joyce empowers her clients with the tools to live their healthiest, happiest lives. Through personalized guidance of self-care applications and habits taught online as well as in-office treatments performed as needed, you can re-train your body and mind to heal more quickly and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take charge and wake up healing better, Joyce is here to help. With a combination of professional knowledge and personal experience, start your journey with Joyce today and discover the power of reaching your full potential. You are one click away to becoming the best version of yourself.