Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their holistic healing, Carol Micek combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and therapeutic techniques to guide clients on their wellness journeys. With a foundation in biology and chemistry and a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Carol tailors her approach to harness the best of Eastern practices and modern science to unlock your potential and achieve your goals. Together, you’ll assemble a supportive team to assist your journey across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
As a supervisor in the Chinese Herbal dispensary at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Carol guides the next generation of herbalists as they explore the rich tradition and modern applications of Chinese herbal medicine. In addition to working with students, Carol is committed to serving others and fostering change within healthcare. Carol is excited for the journey ahead with patients and professionals alike. She looks forward to joining you on this road for a short-time or a life-time.
Carol is excited to be part of the Village Acupuncture team. Her hours are available on our Jane Site.
Dr. Chaiya Sherman has been on a journey to understand whole-body healing for over 30 years. Working in holistic therapies since 1994, she has been a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine since 2019. She is an expert in acupuncture for psychedelic medicine integration, fertility and women’s health, and pain relief.
She struggled with migraine headaches starting at the age of 7, which led her to acupuncture and herbal medicine for relief, the first system that actually helped to reduce the frequency and intensity of her headaches without the need for a single pill.
After a brief stint in the midwest, she is back in Seattle starting in July 2026 and is accepting applications for patients seeking to join her Somatic Container for psychedelic re-integration and The Jade Gate – a fertility focused program for those seeking specialized care.
Dr. Chaiya will no longer be accepting insurance-based payments, but will be happy to provide superbills for patients to use towards seeking their own reimbursement.