Cynthia Birkhimer, OMD - An Acupuncture Resource.

Cynthia Birkhimer, OMD

To contact Cynthia by email:

To make an appointment call:
Memorial Prompt Care Medical Group
714-891-9008

Appointments available on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday

I became interested in Chinese Medicine after receiving my own significant results with Acupuncture treatment. I had sustained injuries from an automobile accident in 1983 that left me with chronic neck and lower back pain with leg pain (sciatica). I had been using Chiropractic manipulation and massage for my pain with only temporary relief at best. While studying Biochemistry at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, I took a course on integrative medicine and was introduced to Acupuncture. I received my first treatments and pain relief in years and decided to pursue an education and career in Chinese Medicine.

I graduated Cum Laude from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 1992 with the Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine degree. I was licensed by the Medical Board of California in 1993 and joined the Memorial Prompt Care Medical Group in March 1997. I received a Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree from South Baylo University, Anaheim CA in 2006.

I have been a founding Board of Directors member of several professional organizations:

1997-1998 California State Oriental Medicine Association
2000 National Guild for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, #62 AFL-CIO
2001 National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency, a first professional
OMD degree program

For over 12 years I have been a key provider in all aspects of acupuncture at Memorial Prompt Care Medical Group in Huntington Beach, California. Here's what a few of my patients would
like to share about their acupuncture treatment experience:

"My name is Jeff and I’m an Insomniac. Have been for 17 years. I have been through the whole gambit of prescription and over the counter drugs. Several drugs worked for many years. Such as Valium, Benadryl, Elavil. After long term use these either stopped working or caused physical problems. Finally got to the point where nothing worked. So went back to the over the counter stuff. Things got crazy needed to use 2 different drugs to sleep and, had 3 in my arsenal. Did this for several years and I was in trouble again. After seeing a specialist, who wanted to try more drugs. I decided to try Acupuncture. My wife knew Cynthia. So I made an appointment.

I always tried to be open-minded to new treatments. I was hopeful but not optimistic. During the very first treatment I fell asleep. What a shock I did not expect this. Cynthia gave me Chinese Herbs to take at night. This was working. I had to start at a very high dose in the beginning but, over time was able to lower the dose. It has been 6 months. I still get Acupuncture treatments every 3 weeks. I consider myself cured. No longer need any kind of sleep-aid. I am very grateful to Cynthia for sticking with me through this. I told her in the beginning this was not going to be easy. Cynthia figured it out. Thank You."
Jeff F., Huntington Beach

"I highly recommend not only Cynthia's acupuncture services, but her clear and able knowledge, tenured experience and professionally certified training. Together, all these areas make Cynthia stand above the majority in her profession. She shines! The results of her expert treatment have benefited my personal health in many ways. I remain grateful for Cynthia!"
Diane W., Westminster, CA.

"I was referred to Cynthia for Acupuncture treatment for frequent severe migraines and muscle spasms. The medication that was prescribed had many side effects and made me even more sick. Now, after regular Acupuncture treatment my migraines are under control and the muscle spasms have resolved.

Cynthia, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your understanding, compassion
and overall knowledge. You are truly my Angel!"
Maria S., Garden Grove, CA

"Cynthia has rendered me immediate relief for my back and neck pain with her Acupuncture treatment. She has explained to me very thoroughly all the procedural steps involved her treatment plan for relief of my pain. She is always on time regarding my appointment times and remains very professional and personable before, during and after treatments. Her office reflects an environment of a caring attitude."
Tom C., Garden Grove, CA.

"I went to Dr. Cynthia J. Birkhimer with a frozen shoulder and severe pain. I couldn't move my arm nor do any simple house work for almost three months. After few treatment sessions, I started to regain my arm movement and the pain gradually decreased. Now, I almost recovered more than 85% of my shoulder strength and I am free of pain. I highly recommend consultation with Dr. Birkhimer and get result. Don't delay, hoping it will go away by itself and live free of pain."
Irma C., Huntington Beach, CA

"After several months (and doctors) I still had an ache and sometimes sharp pain down my inner thigh. One of my co-workers asked if I had ever thought of trying acupuncture. At that point I hadn’t but was willing to give it a try. A teacher recommended Dr. Birkhimer and I made an appointment the next day.

Cynthia took my history and was so sweet and calming. After the needles were placed, soft relaxing music was played in the darkened room. After 30 or so minutes she came in, removed the needles, massaged the areas where the needles were placed and that was that.

The next day I walked straighter, my coworkers were amazed that my sound effects were no more. I was delighted. As I suffered from osteoarthritis, I continued treatment with Dr. Birkhimer.

The most wonderful results I have achieved from acupuncture and Dr. Birkhimer is my weight loss. I asked Dr. Birkhimer if I could start the weight loss program. My desire for sweets diminished dramatically. Someone asked what if you eat something “illegal”. I said there is nothing illegal. I just eat a couple of bites and I am satisfied. I find that even when sweets are out, I just look at them. I don’t want them.
Oh, I should tell you my weight loss is 150 pounds due to acupuncture"
Connie G.,Huntington Beach, CA