The professional association for California’s acupuncturists

Robyn “Ra” Adcock, L.Ac., DACM served on the CSOMA Board of Directors from 2014–2016. During that time, she focused on engaging students and schools, developing a faculty membership category, offering continuing education events, and creating a series of regional conferences to help gather together the profession. She served as the California representative to the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) in 2016 and attended their first annual conference in New Mexico. She also serves on the California Acupuncture Coalition (CAC).

Ra practices at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital where she serves on the progressive Integrative Pediatric and Palliative Care Team (IP3) and also participates in clinical research in the pediatric oncology department.

Currently, she is the lead clinician for a 3-year, $3 million dollar PCORI study that will access the efficacy of acupressure to relieve the most common symptoms associated with cancer treatment. It is the largest TCM pediatric oncology study ever conducted.

“This is such an exciting time to be part of the acupuncture profession! It’s like Big Wave surfing right now. Every day, our medicine receives more attention and greater acceptance in America, which creates both amazing opportunities and tremendous responsibility. It is our duty to ensure that this medicine is integrated into the West with respect to its rich, 2000-year heritage and that it is positioned to support the next generation of practitioners and patients. There is no better way to do that than by engaging in our state and national professional associations and connecting with each other. Take action! Go deeper! Join CSOMA today!”

During her undergraduate studies, she interned at the Loma Linda Behavioral Medical Center as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Inspired by the idea that there is more to healing than just changing brain chemistry, Dr. Tran-Olive decided to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine as an avenue to explore whole person healing.

Her studies took her across the country to Bridgeport, Connecticut where she earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and two Masters; one in Human Nutrition and one in Acupuncture; all from the University of Bridgeport. A firm believer in Hippocrates who said “Let food be thy medicine,” Dr. Tran-Olive trained with Dr. Peter D’Adamo, ND, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Eat Right for Your Type (The Blood Type Diet) at the world renowned D’Adamo Clinic. During this time she also became a Fellow of the Institute for Human Individuality (FIFHI). Dr. Tran-Olive is happy to currently be back home in San Jose, CA; where she completed her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Five Branches University.

An avid researcher and clinician, Dr. Tran-Olive enjoys writing articles and keeping patients abreast of new treatment methods. She is the author of the eBook The Best Book on Naturopathy, a guide for starting a career in naturopathic medicine. When not researching or seeing patients she enjoys relaxing, music and spending time with her husband.

In addition to his work at the University, Dr. Hoffman serves on the board of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), responsible for the creation of standards and accreditation for all Chinese medicine schools in the United States. He received his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University, and completed his doctoral degree (DAOM) at Five Branches University.

Dr. Hoffman is currently a PhD candidate at Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University in Hangzhou, China. He travels to China several times a year for additional study and clinical rotations at the Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University Hospital and other area out-patient clinics. His current research is in the use of mushrooms as adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment, and the role of Chinese herbs in T cell regulation. He has written numerous articles on Daoism and Chinese medicine, and serves as editor and peer reviewer for several integrative medicine journals. In addition to his formal education, Dr. Hoffman is an ordained 23rd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen Longmen tradition.

She is currently a faculty supervisor at Yo San University, where she specializes in overseeing multiple externship sites in non-profit settings across Los Angeles, including Being Alive and The Wellness Center at Keck Hospital of USC. Through these partnerships, she works closely with Yo San students to provide free acupuncture to migrants, low-income patients, HIV patients, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. In 2024, she received the Paul Andrew Starke Warrior Award from the City of West Hollywood for her ongoing contributions in HIV care and prevention. She has also served as a guest instructor for USC’s Institute for Integrative Health and Wellness.

Dr Lana Johnson runs a private practice in Santa Monica, CA where she specializes in integrative women’s health, mental health support, and pain management.

Since the LA fires of January 2025, Dr. Lana Johnson has volunteered with Acupuncture Without Borders and IHAN (Integrative Healers Action Network). Over the past year, she has continued to provide much needed care and ongoing outreach to first responders and community members affected by the devastating fires throughout the Palisades, Santa Monica Mountains, and Altadena.

As a member of the CSOMA Board, Dr Lana Johnson looks forward to creating events and opportunities that she hopes will inspire renewed excitement and innovation in the field of TCM. She hopes to help cultivate a growing sense of connection and community amongst practitioners from diverse geographies and specialties. Together, lifting each other up and celebrating one others strengths, while positively impacting the future of medicine and community care everywhere.

As a CSOMA Student Board Member, Margaret is excited to support student advocacy, strengthen communication between students and the profession, and help expand access to acupuncture across California.

She is particularly interested in the intersection of traditional medicine and modern healthcare systems, as well as how acupuncture is communicated to the broader public.

Alongside her clinical training, Margaret has worked in research and technical writing, translating complex scientific topics for diverse audiences.