Dr. Pontea Hariri, DAcCHM, L.Ac.
Dr. Pontea Hariri, DAcCHM, L.Ac., is a dedicated Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine committed to providing compassionate, integrative, and results-driven care. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Hawaii Pacific University and completed both her Master's and Doctorate at Yo San University, graduating at the top of her class. With a full year of intensive clinical internship, Dr. Hariri developed a strong foundation in evidence-informed, holistic patient care.
Known for her personalized and heart centered approach, Dr. Hariri blends classical Eastern healing principles with modern integrative strategies to address the root cause of illness and restore balance. She is passionate about empowering her patients through education, lifestyle guidance, and gentle yet effective treatments that support the body's innate healing capacity.
Years of working alongside renowned practitioner Dr. Yueying Li have given Dr. Hariri advanced experience in pain management, equipping her with the tools and clinical insight to help patients struggling with both chronic and acute pain.
Her passion for women's health and fertility began while working at one of Los Angeles' leading fertility centers, where she witnessed firsthand how profoundly acupuncture could support reproductive health, emotional well-being, and treatment outcomes. That experience became a defining turning point, inspiring her to choose acupuncture over medical school and dedicate her career to integrative, patient-centered healing.
