Ayako Sagayama graduated from Morinomiya College of Medical Arts and sciences with A.A. degrees in Acupuncture and Moxibustion(2007) and Judo Therapy(2011). Ayako worked as a licensed acupuncturist in Japan for 10 years in orthopedic clinics before coming to the United States where she continued her education to gain a B.S. in Professional Health Studies and a M.A. of Oriental Medicine at Florida College of Integrative Medicine. She has had training in Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and attends workshops in sports medicine and strength training through USF. Ayako always strives to gain more knowledge in her field even after her many years of studying.
Ayako currently works with ARC as a staff acupuncturist. Specializing in acupuncture for Orthopedics, Pain Management and Sports Medicine; Ayako is able to treat our patients with a technique that follows Japanese style acupuncture. She is passionate about using her abilities by combining Oriental and Western medicines to help our patients achieve not only freedom from pain, but overall health.