Holistic Health Professionals in Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Acupuncture Clinic was opened in 2003 by Martin Herbkersman to serve the Midlands area in the fields of acupuncture, Oriental medicine, herbal and nutritional medicine. Since then we have performed thousands of treatments and have dispensed as much herbal and nutritional medicine to patients for many types of ailments. We are combining the wisdom and time-proven efficacy of Chinese medicine with modern methods of complementary and alternative medicine to bring our patients to a higher state of balanced health. We believe a happy and healthy public contributes to a great society.
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Meet Martin Herbkersman
Meet Martin Herbkersman, MTOM, D. Ac, DIPL! Martin is the founder of Palmetto Acupuncture and is heralded by his clients for his kind and calming demeanor. Martin Herbkersman is an Acupuncturist (SC) and Licensed Acupuncturist (CA) and is board-certified in Oriental medicine. He earned a master’s degree (MTOM) from one of the finest acupuncture schools in the country, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Martin‘s education and training was a fusion of ancient Traditional Asian medicine, biomedicine and more modern techniques. You can always find Martin in our office as he treats patients with an emphasis on helping the community at large with pain management and fertility acupuncture. His work with Reproductive Endocrinologists seeks to enhance the efficacy of conventional fertility treatments to improve outcomes with other fertility technology and measures. He has also worked with the Army’s Warriors in Transition Unit treating the physical and mental pain soldiers endured during service to our country. He has over 20 years of experience, is Nationally Board Certified and is Board Certified in Oriental Medicine! Always looking out for the welfare of his clients Martin also spent his time lobbying for a new laws that legally protect the people of South Carolina from unqualified practitioners by requiring national certification in acupuncture and high minimum standards of education. He is a past chairman of the South Carolina Acupuncture Advisory Committee to the Board of Medical Examiners and has served as president of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM). He holds licenses in California and South Carolina. He and his wife Scarlett are raising 5 children.
Meet Pei Xu
Pei Xu Ph.D., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, National Board-Certified Acupuncturist, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida College of Integrative Medicine, receiving her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and Bachelor in Professional Health Studies. She also earned a Doctoral degree in Sports Psychology and Sports Training from Wuhan Sports University in China where she worked with Olympic teams and elite athletes, building her experience and knowledge of coping with stress and anxiety, as well as pain management and sports injuries.
Since 2011, with the guidance of renowned Chinese Medicine Professor Dr. Yi Yang, she has gained invaluable knowledge and clinical experience with classic and modern Chinese medicine. Pei also practiced acupuncture, tuina, cupping, moxibustion, and herbal medicine with Dr. Pengcheng Zhang at the Hubei University Of Chinese Medicine Hospital. Her research in neuroscience and neuro-acupuncture gives her faith in the success of acupuncture on the nervous system to stimulate health. She believes that acupuncture and herbal medicine are the most effective alternative to promote optimal health.
Pei loves helping people and has seen significant results in treating acute, chronic, simple, and complex health issues. Her specialties include: Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Neurological and Emotional Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, Insomnia, Stress and Depression Management, Gynecological Diseases, Dysmenorrhea, Infertility, Allergies, Weight Management, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Headaches, Migraines, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Pre/Pro Surgery Care, Pre/Pro Chemo-therapy Care, Facial Rejuvenation, and various of Internal Diseases. She also has Acupuncture Injection Therapy Certification.
Pei’s mission is to provide natural, safe, time-honored, and holistic medicine to help as many people as possible become healthy, without unnecessary surgery or medications.
Meet Kenne Nieves
Kenne was born in Central America and moved to New Jersey at an early age. He was a competitive gymnast for over 15 years and a coach for over 20+ years. He moved to the Palmetto State and attended USC where he studied Linguistics. Kenne realized he needed a change in life- he wanted to help people the way he received help while a practicing gymnast. He attended South Eastern College and became a licensed Massage Therapist. He then starting practicing in Columbia SC. In order to provide the best support to his patients he studied Cranio Sacral, Swedish, Sports, Prenatal, Oncology, Hotstones, Cupping, Aromatherapy and total body stretching. Kenne strives to serve each and every client by listening to their unique concerns and crafting a personalized approach to support their health and wellness journey. He is the perfect fit for our holistic health approach here at Palmetto Acupuncture and we are so thrilled to have him!
