Nicole Hidaka graduated with a Masters in Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University. She is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She also holds her acupuncture and herbal licenses in the states of California and Washington.

During her training at Bastyr, she completed four Chinese Herbology Internships in gynecology and apprenticed for several years with experienced fertility and women’s health specialists; Dr. Lee Hullender-Rubin and Christina Jackson. Post graduation she worked at a fertility clinic in Kirkland, WA performing acupuncture for women undergoing IUI’s, egg retrievals, and embryo transplants. As Nicole’s passion for fertility and women’s health work grew, she continued her studies with Cindy McLieu of the Jade Institute, Sharon Wiesbaum of the White Pine Institute , as well as Jane Lytleton and Randine Lewis. Nicole also opened her own clinic, Perfect Harmony Acupuncture, in Seattle, Washington, where she treated many patients for fertility, pregnancy, and women’s health issues for the past 12 years.

Having previously been an elementary school teacher, Nicole believes in the power of educating her patients. Her passion is to guide them towards a more informed and empowered state of physical, mental, and spiritual health. She believes that every person has an inner voice filled with wisdom and if listened to will help restore balance and wellness in their lives. 

Nicole is happy to return to Santa Barbara where she was born and raised. Being so close to family has awakened her heart anew to the joy that life holds. She hopes to share this heart-opening with everyone she treats.