Kanani Kanoa Valentine, Acupuncturist in Bellevue

Kanani is an acupuncturist at Zen Attitude in Bellevue, Washington, with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Middle Way Acupuncture Institute in Mount Vernon, Washington. Holistic health has been woven into her life since childhood. Growing up between the Bay Area and Hawaiʻi in an Asian and Pacific Islander household, she witnessed family members use a wide range of alternative therapies and home remedies. Seeing how effective these approaches could be sparked her early interest in integrative medicine.

Her commitment to Chinese Medicine solidified at age 17 during a trip to China. After developing an infection from antibiotics prescribed before her travels, she experienced both Western and holistic medical care while abroad. The seamless integration of the two systems left a lasting impression and inspired her to bring that level of collaboration back home.

Determined to pursue this path, Kanani earned an associate’s degree with a focus in Clinical Psychology from Everett Community College before continuing on to Middle Way to study Chinese Medicine. She has long been an advocate for mental health awareness and support within her communities. Throughout her training, she developed skills to help address conditions such as PTSD, addiction, Bipolar II, and anxiety. She also received mentorship in trigger point therapy, orthopedic-style pain treatments, digestive health, and other specialized modalities.

Outside the clinic, Kanani enjoys spending time with her husband and their three cats. She loves video games, board games, and Dungeons & Dragons. She is part of a Hawaiian Hula dance school, enjoys drawing, and heads to the beach whenever she can to enjoy the ocean and catch a good surf session.

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