Our Providers
A passionate group of highly educated, board-certified, licensed acupuncturists.
Dr. Jill Kleiber, L.Ac, D.Ac
Jill Kleiber (she/her/hers) earned her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSOM) at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine through Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego.
Early on, she assisted Tuina classes at AOMA with Dr. Yongxin Fan and worked in pain management at a clinic that integrated massage, acupuncture, internal medicine, and chiropractic care.
After becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist in 2006, Jill interned, then practiced at Light Family Acupuncture in Austin, specializing in women’s health, especially fertility, IVF, pregnancy, and menopause.
She currently sits as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the CT Society of Acupuncturists. She has owned and directed Acorn Acupuncture since 2010, helping to bring health, pain relief and fertility to thousands of patients in the community every year.
Mary Cole, L.Ac.
Mary (she/her/hers) is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified in Oriental Medicine . She brings compassion to her practice, drawing from her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) from the New England School of Acupuncture in MA, and her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire.
For more than 17 years, Mary has devoted herself to caring for others providing acupuncture for a wide range of chronic conditions, as well as supporting patients facing Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Digestive Issues, Headaches, and Musculoskeletal Pain. Mary takes the time to listen and truly understand each person’s unique needs, providing individualized treatments using acupuncture, massage, cupping, gua sha, and e-stim.
A proud Connecticut native, Mary believes in the importance of staying active and healthy. She often relies on acupuncture herself to continue enjoying the activitiesshe loves, such as exercise, hiking, and horseback riding.
James Fitzpatrick, L.Ac.
Jim Fitzpatrick (he/him/his) is a board certified Licensed Acupuncturist and practicing Traditional East Asian Medicine since 2002. Jim was Clinic Director at the University of Bridgeport from 2005-2015. Since 2015, Jim has been a clinical practitioner with MDs, NDs, PTs, and other healthcare professionals.
With a passion for helping fertility patients achieve their dream families, Jim has developed a following with patients undergoing ART.
He draws from a vast span of knowledge using familiar and obscure techniques such as scalp needling to effectively treat pain. He is a master at tuina (Chinese massage) and frequently adds this to his treatments.
Jim is consistently expanding his skills and knowledge to help his patients regain and maintain their health and well-being. Currently this entails brushing up on Medical Qi Gong to host classes in our office soon.
He engages in the ‘TCM’ philosophy that acupuncture used with herbal, dietary, meditation and lifestyle practices can be incredibly beneficial.
Sherif Farouk , L.Ac
Sherif (he/him/his) earned his master’s in acupuncture form University of Bridgeport’s Acupuncture Institute. He is licensed in Connecticut and is a nationally board certified diplomate in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM . Sherif’s interest in East Asian medicine was piqued when he traveled to Japan and was treated by a master teacher and medical doctor, Dr. Mukaino. Dr. Mukaino’s techniques started Sherif on his journey.
Previously Sherif earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in Alexandria Egypt and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from University of New Haven. His background with his acupuncture education has fused to create an interest in body mechanics. He utilizes tuina, cupping, moxibustion and traditional Chinese style acupuncture. Having had a lifetime commitment to helping others, Sherif is excited to partner with his patient’s in their health care journey.
Dr. Vicky Guo, L.Ac, D.Ac
Dr. Vicky (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist dedicated to promoting health and wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine. She earned both her Doctorate in Acupuncture and her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) and is nationally board-certified.
Vicky is passionate about helping patients relieve pain and improve overall well-being using the time-tested principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She believes strongly in the body’s natural ability to heal and works to help each patient restore balance and achieve optimal health.
Her clinical focus includes conditions that involve both physical and emotional components, such as acute and chronic pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, migraines, jaw pain, digestive disorders, women’s health, and fertility. Vicky tailors each treatment to the individual, integrating acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and other traditional therapies to support lasting healing.
Robert Robles, L.Ac.
Robert (Bob) Robles (he/him/his) is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified acupuncturist. He has been practicing in both private and community clinics in central Connecticut since graduating from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) in 2000, where he trained in Japanese Meridian Therapy style acupuncture.
Bob’s preferred treatment approach applies the principles of Tung Ching-Chang’s pre-classical acupuncture lineage to modern conditions, particularly pain disorders (musculoskeletal, nerve-related, and gynecological/pelvic pain) as well as digestive concerns. This style often uses points on the arms, hands, legs, and feet, allowing effective treatment while minimizing needling at the site of pain.
He effectively treats neuropathy and other challenging conditions.
He has a special interest in working with patients who have complex or chronic conditions, especially those who have not found relief with other treatments.
Amy Woodstock, L.Ac
Amy Woodstock (she/her/hers) joins us from NYC Points Acupuncture in New York City, where she treated hundreds of patients. She specializes in pain management, chronic conditions, women’s health, fertility, psycho-emotional health, and digestive disorders. After six years in New York, Amy returned to Connecticut to embrace a quieter life closer to friends and family.
Amy completed her training at Pacific College of Health Sciences, earning a Master of Science in Acupuncture. Her background includes Classical Chinese Acupuncture, Esoteric Acupuncture, and Reiki, allowing her to provide deeply individualized care. She has pursued advanced training in trauma-informed treatment with Acupuncturists Without Borders, Abdominal Acupuncture with Dave Shipsey, and fertility and women’s health. Her clinical experience includes internships at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, the Institute for Family Health, the Continuum Cancer Centers of New York, and Columbia University Student Health Services.
Amy’s love of exploration has taken her around the world. As a former Peace Corps Volunteer, she served in eastern Ukraine as a Community Development Volunteer. She has also lived and worked in France and Peru and speaks French, Spanish, and Russian. In her free time, Amy enjoys hiking, yoga, long walks, and planning her next adventure.
Biggie (Smalls) Kleiber
Named after the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie joined Dr. Jill’s family in August 2025 after an intense selection process by The Committee (Dr. Jill’s four boys). Always eager, Biggie started interning at Acorn Acupuncture as soon as his kennel cough cleared.
Since then, he has brought great joy (and occasional chaos) to our clinic. He is currently working on not jumping on patients and is studying hard for a future promotion to Office Therapy Dog.
Results are promising, but snacks remain his primary motivation.
Boshi, RIP
(he/him/his)
The heart of our tribe, Boshi passed away in 2024 from old age and a heart that was simply too big for his little body. He was always available for “therapeutic” belly rubs and was often found napping in treatment rooms or supervising the front desk.
Although he liked to act aloof, Boshi knew he was the boss. He made Acorn Acupuncture a joyful place and will be remembered fondly by everyone who met him.
Happy trails, Boshi. You are missed.