About Us
Welcome to Canopy Healing Center, a multidisciplinary healing center providing a wide range of alternative healing therapies and community healing events to help you achieve balance and wellness in your life. Our experienced practitioners specialize in Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Sound Healing and Group Meditation Classes. Our approach is centered on the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and we work with you to activate and support that healing process.
Our Philosophy
At Canopy Healing Center, we believe that true healing comes from addressing the root causes of imbalances in the body, rather than just treating the symptoms. That's why our approach is holistic, taking into account the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your health. We believe in using natural remedies and gentle therapies that support the body's own healing processes.
Meet the Team
Each of our practitioners has their own unique background and approach to healing.
Founder, Licensed Acupuncturist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Assistant Teacher, 500 Hour Yoga Teacher
Marlee Jackson
Hours:
T: 11am-8pm
W: 1pm-8pm
R: 11am-8pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Marlee's mission is to share the ancient healing traditions she has learned with anyone who might benefit from them. She studied Acupuncture in China, Yoga in India, and continues to learn from Indigenous healers from around the world. She has a MSOM from Dongguk University Los Angeles, a certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from CIIS, MAPS, and Lykos, and a certificate in Somatic Experiencing. She is currently an Assistant Teacher of Somatic Experiencing. She was a guest lecturer at USC Keck Medical School in Holistic Medicine. She participated in an immersion program with the Noke Koi Indigenous Tribe in Acre, Brazil. She completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Rishikul Yogshala in Rishikesh, India and her 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through YogaWorks in Los Angeles. She offers Acupuncture, Cupping, and Herbal consultations in person and offers Somatic Experiencing sessions both in-person and virtually. She treats a wide variety of health conditions including pain, migraines, PTSD, panic attacks, stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, menopausal symptoms, infertility, menstrual irregularities, allergies, digestion issues and many more.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Personal Trainer
Carly Iwasa
Hours:
M: 9:30am-4pm
Sat: 9am-12pm
Carly draws from both Eastern and Western mindsets in her approach to providing results-based, personalized, and integrative care. During her Master's program at Emperor's College, she studied Neijing Nature-based medicine for a time under Ed Neal, MD. She also participated in externship programs at Disney Family Cancer and Venice Family Clinic. In addition to her practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Carly has studied Yoga and Ayurvedic principles in India, Pelvic Floor exercise techniques under leading-expert Sarah Duvall, DPT, and has been a NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist since 2013.
Office Manager
Maria Tobar
Maria is a dedicated student at Southern California University of Health Sciences, where she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her journey into the healthcare field began in 2018, and she has since been deeply passionate about contributing to community healthcare through her work at various health centers.
She is dedicated to ensuring that patients receive the best care possible, and she plays a crucial role in managing office operations. Maria's enthusiasm for promoting wellness and her commitment to our clinic's mission make her an invaluable part of our team.