Our Practitioners
A passionate group of highly educated, NCCAOM board certified, licensed acupuncturists.
Dr. Jill Kleiber, L.Ac, D.Ac
Jill Kleiber (she/her/hers) earned her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSOM) through a rigorous four-year, post-graduate program at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, where students study and intern with world-class Chinese doctors. This training encompassed: nutrition, meditation (qi gong), herbology, and acupuncture. Dr. Kleiber completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine through Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego.
Focusing on musculoskeletal disorders early in her career, Jill became a nationally certified practitioner of Tuina (Chinese massage) in 2003. 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 on the Board of Directors for the CT Society of Acupuncturists. She has owned and directed West Hartford 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 (Acupuncture and Herbology) by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM ). 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 Newtown, MA, and her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
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 Chinese 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, PhDs and other Healthcare professionals.
Jim is consistently self-engaged in expanding his skills and knowledge to advance his application of the most effective acupuncture and Chinese Medicine techniques and protocols to help his patients regain and maintain their health and well-being.
He considers acupuncture to be a combination of art and science, one technique within the larger philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He engages in the ‘TCM’ philosophy that acupuncture used with herbal, dietary, meditation and lifestyle practices can be incredibly beneficial.
Jim is dedicated to being a passionate, creative and effective practitioner, bringing enthusiasm to work at West Hartford associates.
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/hers) is a skilled Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist dedicated to promoting health and wellness through traditional Chinese medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and a Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA). Vicky is also nationally board-certified as a Diplomate of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Vicky is deeply passionate about helping individuals relieve pain and enhance their overall well-being through the ancient and holistic practices of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She strongly believes in the body's innate ability to heal and strives to help her patients restore balance and optimal health.
Her expertise lies in addressing conditions that have both physical and emotional impacts, including acute and chronic pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, migraines, jaw pain, digestive issues, women's health, fertility, and more. Vicky tailors her treatments to each patient's unique needs, integrating acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and other modalities to support their journey toward health and harmony.
Robert Robles, L.Ac.
Robert (Bob) Robles (he/him/his) is board-certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the NCCAOM and a licensed acupuncturist. He has been practicing the art and science of acupuncture in both private and community clinics in central Connecticut since graduating from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) in 2000 with a concentration in Japanese meridian therapy style acupuncture.
Bob’s preferred treatment method is applying the principles of Tung Ching-Chang's pre-classical acupuncture lineage to modern complaints of pain (musculoskeletal, nerve, gynecological/pelvic, etc.) management and digestive disorders. In this method, almost all needling is applied to arms (and hands) and legs (and feet).
His special interest is in treating patients who have complex, chronic conditions and those who have not been satisfactorily treated with other interventions.
Amy Woodstock, L.Ac
Amy Woodstock (she/her/hers) comes to us from NYC Points Acupuncture in New York City where she treated hundreds of patients on the Upper West Side and Midtown East in Manhattan, specializing in pain, chronic pain, women’s health, fertility, psycho-emotional health and digestive issues for 6 years before deciding to return Connecticut to embrace a quieter life with friends and family.
Amy did her training at Pacific College of Health and Science and holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture. Her training includes Classical Chinese Acupuncture, Esoteric Acupuncture, and Reiki, allowing her to provide deeply individualized care. She has pursued advanced training in trauma-focused care with Acupuncturists Without Borders, Abdominal Acupuncture with Dave Shipsey and fertility and women’s health as well as internships at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Continuum Cancer Center, The Institute of Family Health, and Columbia University Student Health Center.
Amy’s passion for exploration and adventure has taken her across the globe. As a former Peace Corps Volunteer, she served in Eastern Ukraine as a Community Development Volunteer. She has lived and worked in France and Peru and speaks French, Spanish, and Russian. In her free time, Amy enjoys hiking, yoga, long walks, and exploring new places, and is always planning her next adventure.
Biggie (Smalls)
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, he began interning at West Hartford and Avon Acupuncture as soon as his kennel cough cleared. He’s brought loads of joy (and occasional chaos) to our community ever since. He is currently taking obedience classes and studying for a promotion to office therapy dog— and learning pretty quickly for a pup! Genetic testing revealed that Biggie is actually 100% MINI… a Mini Australian Shepherd, that is.
Boshi, RIP (Office Pup)
(he/him/his) The heart of our tribe, Boshi passed in 2024 due to old age and a heart that was too big for his little body. He was available for “therapeutic” belly rubs and prone to napping in treatment rooms or at the front desk. Although he acted aloof, he knew he was the boss. Boshi made West Hartford Acupuncture a joyful place to be and will be remembered and missed by those who met him. RIP Boshi. Happy Trails.