Marcella R. Oden,
PT, DPT, DACM, L.Ac.
Dr. Marcella "Rachel" Oden is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Health and Science (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) in San Diego. Additionally, she is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.
Before becoming an acupuncturist, Dr. Oden served in the United States Navy. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1995 with a degree in Mathematics and began her naval career as a Surface Warfare Officer. She served two division officer tours before transferring to Medical Service Corps and becoming a physical therapist. She earned both her Master's degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University. While in the Navy, she served stateside and forward deployed both on land and sea. She is a Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Dr. Oden's passion is helping others to feel their best and live a happy and healthy life as naturally as possible. She strives to learn and share that knowledge with clients so that we can all be the best version of ourselves each day.
Dr. Oden has a profound sense of gratitude for the people that that have helped her on her path and she looks forward to meeting you and walking with you on your path of wellness.