About
Provider

Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT

Acupuncturist

Gender: Female
Experience: 28 years
Languages: English

About Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT

Desiree uses an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to help her patients achieve their health goals.

In practice for over 20 years, she has extensive education and clinical experience in pain management, stress reduction, microneedling, and cosmetic acupuncture procedures. Desiree provides gentle treatment procedures in a soothing environment with a focus on patient comfort.

During your session, fire cupping, tuning forks, gua sha, and electroacupuncture may be added to enhance the treatment, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Education

• Microneedling Certification, Acumicro; 2020

• Advanced Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2019

• Functional Nutrition For The TCM Practitioner, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2019

• Craniosacral 1, Seattle Manual Therapy; 2019

• Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy Certification, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2018

• Thai Yoga Massage, Soaring Crane; 2016

• Next Level Teacher Training, Urban Yoga Spa; 2015

• Tibetan Shirodhara, Diamond Way Ayurveda; 2015

• Yoga Instructor Certification, Urban Yoga Spa; 2015

• Neck, Head, Jaw & Intraoral Treatment Endorsement; 2011

• Qi Gong 5 Needle Scalp Acupuncture for Cancer/Tumor; 2011

• Qi Gong Exercise and Qi Gong Needling methods; 2011

• Meizen Cosmetic Acupuncture; 2009

• Advanced Constitutional Facial Renewal Acupuncture; 2007

• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Certification; 2002

• Masters of Acupuncture, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine; 2001

• Reiki Level I certified; 1998

• Touch for Health I certified; 1998

• Massage Practitioner Certificate, Bellevue Massage School; 1998

• B.S. Portland State University, Zoology, Physiology and General Science; 1994

Licenses

Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 21, 2007, and her NPI number is 1598973562.

Insurance

• L&I Acupuncture for back pain only; Need open claim and referral from a doctor. It's easy!

• PIP – Personal Injury Protection insurance for motor vehicle accidents. I am happy to bill PIP on your behalf.

Book an Appointment

Ms. Desiree A. Merulli is a verified acupuncturist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Desiree A. Merulli, please call (360) 391-9467.

Acupuncturist

Ms. Desiree A. Merulli is an Acupuncturist in Anacortes, WA with special training and skill in treating symptoms of physical and mental health disorders. As an Acupuncturist, Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT performs treatment of chronic pain, emotional disturbances, and pain resulting from acute injury or illness. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that involves inserting needles into a patient's skin at key neurological points to promote rapid symptom relief. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Acupuncturists include migraine, arthritis, anxiety, high blood pressure, nausea, dental pain, depression, allergies, and chronic pain in the joints, bones, and muscles. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acupuncturists include auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and acupressure, as well as procedures that use acupuncture principles, such as like moxibustion and cupping.

An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Acupuncturists in Anacortes, WA
  • Bellevue Massage School

    Massage Practitioner Certificate

    Bellevue Massage School (Jun ’08)

  • Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

    Masters of Acupuncture

    Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Jun ’01)

  • Portland State University

    Zoology, Physiology and General Science - Bachelor of Science (BS)

    Portland State University (Jun ’94)

• Microneedling Certification, Acumicro; 2020

• Advanced Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2019

• Functional Nutrition For The TCM Practitioner, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2019

• Craniosacral 1, Seattle Manual Therapy; 2019

• Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy Certification, FHC Continuing Education Seminars; 2018

• Thai Yoga Massage, Soaring Crane; 2016

• Next Level Teacher Training, Urban Yoga Spa; 2015

• Tibetan Shirodhara, Diamond Way Ayurveda; 2015

• Yoga Instructor Certification, Urban Yoga Spa; 2015

• Neck, Head, Jaw & Intraoral Treatment Endorsement; 2011

• Qi Gong 5 Needle Scalp Acupuncture for Cancer/Tumor; 2011

• Qi Gong Exercise and Qi Gong Needling methods; 2011

• Meizen Cosmetic Acupuncture; 2009

• Advanced Constitutional Facial Renewal Acupuncture; 2007

• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Certification; 2002

• Masters of Acupuncture, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine; 2001

• Reiki Level I certified; 1998

• Touch for Health I certified; 1998

• Massage Practitioner Certificate, Bellevue Massage School; 1998

• B.S. Portland State University, Zoology, Physiology and General Science; 1994


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Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT

Desiree A. Merulli, LAC, EAMP, RYT
Acupuncturist

Merulli Acupuncture & Wellness
509 Olive Way, sUITE 1658
Seattle, WA 98101

miles away

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