About Dr. Christine (and some testimonials!)
Christine Grisham, DACM, Dipl. OM., L.Ac. is a graduate of the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, and Certified Massage Therapy program at the Pacific College of Health and Science (formerly PCOM) in San Diego.
Dr. Christine specializes in treating autoimmune and other chronic diseases, depression and anxiety, grief and trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and women's health. She works with every person seeking her care by honoring the myriad experiences of those walking through her office door, including BIPOC individuals, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and other traditionally disenfranchised communities. She is passionate about creating a more just and equitable world for all people.
Christine has worked at several clinical locations since her graduation, including an outpatient treatment program for mental health and addiction, two clinics serving low-income and indigenous people, and her own private practices. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN, where she formerly taught clinical interns at DeRusha Clinic and is currently the professor for the Medical Law & Ethics course.
During her time at Pacific, Christine participated in several exciting internships around San Diego:
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San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, treating critically ill patients, their families and loved ones, as well as the hospice staff.
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Owen Clinic at the University of California San Diego, an outpatient facility providing comprehensive services for patients with HIV/AIDS.
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Community Wellness Collaborative’s free Integrative Health Nights, held in four locations in communities around San Diego, providing care for low-income individuals and their families.
On a personal level, during her time at Pacific, Christine was diagnosed with a thyroid autoimmune illness (AI). By combining TCM treatments with functional medicine, she successfully turned her health around. She was also treated in 2021 for endometrial cancer, and has utilized both Western allopathic and TCM treatments to heal. Both of these health challenges have taught her many lessons about how our medical systems can both help and fail us as consumers.
Christine also holds a Masters of Arts in Public Policy from the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from DePaul University. Prior to working as an acupuncturist, Christine spent a decade working for various nonprofits in both Minnesota and Washington, D.C., advocating for low income-families, youth disconnected from work and school, and reproductive health rights.
When she isn't working, Christine enjoys hanging out at home with her cat Ramses and dog Bert, yoga classes, and exploring her new hometown of Springfield, Illinois.
Testimonials
“Christine is a really careful listener. She is smart and articulate, and committed to treating you as a whole person, and creating a treatment plan with you. I am grateful for her extensive knowledge, and ability and desire to help. I think there’s nothing acupuncture can’t fix.” ~ E.P.
“Ms. Grisham is very compassionate, understanding, caring, incredibly smart and very in touch emotionally and energetically. I am believer in healing and acupuncture, and Christine is a fantastic person to have in your corner of well-being!” ~ A.J.R.
“Christine is an incredibly intuitive and knowledgeable acupuncturist who has helped me with chronic digestive disorders. She took the time necessary to really understand my medical condition and also provided lifestyle and dietary recommendations to assist in my recovery. I highly recommend her to family and friends.” ~M.G.M.
“The treatment that I received from Christine yielded results beyond my expectations. Her compassion and amazing needling technique put me at ease throughout the appointment and she resolved my issue in one appointment. Overall it was a wonderful experience!!” ~L.S.
