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About

Dr. Isabella Gucci-Ruffalo, DACM LAc

Having overcome childhood leukemia, Dr. Isabella experienced early on that the body can repair from anything. She grew up in search of a way free from the aggression, chemicals, side-effects, bright lights and suffering of modern care.

Early in her career as a Nutritionist and Detoxification Specialist, she found that even naturopathic approaches didn’t fully address patient’s mental-emotional factors, and often left them dependent on ongoing supplementation and procedures. Turning to mentorships with her Tibetan yoga elder, an Integrative Neuropsychiatrist, and German Biological Medicine doctor, she formed the foundation for her own holistic system of Regenerative Health.

All throughout she stayed devoted to the study of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture with ten years of apprenticeship under Tao Qi Gong Master, Grandmaster Hong. After a five year clinical degree, she completed an integrative doctorate in the involvement of the autonomic nervous system and environmental toxicity in autoimmune and psychiatric disorders. As a Taoist physician, her work is rooted in cultivating health by supporting the natural laws of the body. Without invasion, without compromise.

Whether you were born with or lived through certain adverse experiences, Innata was built for you to discover clarity and strength in your body’s abilities - no matter what hand you were dealt.

  • Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, PCOM

  • MS Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University

  • BS Business Management, NYU Stern School of Business

  • BS Nutrition & Dietetics, NYU Steinhardt

Professional Highlights

  • NCCAOM Nationally Licensed Acupuncturist

  • CA Board Licensed Acupuncturist, Nutritionist & Herbalist

  • Diplomate of Regenerative Detoxification

  • Diplomate of Psychiatry Acupuncture in TCM

  • NES Bioresonance Practitioner

  • Certified Qi Gong Teacher

  • Director of Nationwide Cleanse Programs

  • Resident Rehabilitation Instructor & Lecturer

  • Health Publication & Academic Contributor

Behind the scenes

  • I am Italian in origin,  I was born in California and raised entirely in London. My approach was shaped by my background, blending Italian gusto with British pragmatism and American efficiency.

  • I live in the Californian canyons above the Pacific Ocean in Topanga, where I spend my downtime driving through the mountains in my Ford Bronco. 

  • I can honestly tell you that over 95% of what I eat is directly from organic farmers who I know by name. If you’re reading this, hi Hank!

  • In my daily martial arts practice, you can find me with double broadswords or a guandao spear. While an acupuncture needle is the sharpest tool I’ll ever use in my clinic, these practices trained me to use skill over force in all that I do.

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