Sarah Karsmarski

Sarah Karsmarski is a board certified and licensed Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Rhode Island. She received her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz, California where she is also licensed and had a private practice before moving to Rhode Island in 2016. 

In 2012 Sarah completed an advanced study program at integrative medicine hospitals in Hangzhou, China, and has apprenticed with specialists in women’s health, mental health, pediatrics, and nutrition. Besides her private practice, Sarah has helped run community acupuncture clinics to provide services for those that otherwise might not have access to the healing power of Chinese Medicine. Sarah’s first degree is a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a second degree in Art and Psychology. After teaching for many years she  believed there was a great need to better connect young people with their health, as well as the need for alternative treatments, and tools, for the many different challenges that had become so prevalent in schools, not only for students but for the staff. Always a lover of natural health it was then she discovered Chinese Medicine and fell in love with the gentle yet powerful techniques that could make an impact on someone’s wellbeing while taking into account the whole person without being invasive. Sarah has experience treating a wide range of conditions and is dedicated to providing personalized healthcare to help all her patients reach their wellness goals.

Sarah loves spending time with her son exploring and sharing in his wonder of the world. She enjoys the arts and collecting books. Sarah is passionate about fitness and yoga, supporting her local community, and learning about new discoveries in health and wellness