STEPHANIE D MAGGARD DAcHM, LAc,
Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist
​Dr. Stephanie has been working in the field of acupuncture since 2005.  After receiving an Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathic Chemistry from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, she went on to receive a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon and a Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Five Branches University in California. 

As founder of AcuTribe Health & Wellness, a Fairbanks based clinic that focuses on community wellness in Alaska, Dr. Stephanie knows the importance of treating the root of illness rather than just the symptoms.  Her love for her homeland and passion to provide complimentary and alternative healthcare options to our communities are what drive her to work both here in Fairbanks, as well as travel to rural communities to provide services.   

Dr. Stephanie is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is trained and certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), specializing in treating drug and alcohol addicts in rehabilitation. Dr. Stephanie is trained in traditional Chinese medicine theory, acupuncture theory and practice, Chinese herbal medicine, biomedicine, qi (pronounced “chee”) cultivation (increasing the body’s vital energy), Tuina, a Chinese form of therapeutic massage and Sotai, a Japanese neuromuscular re-education therapy.  In addition, Dr. Stephanie is trained and certified through Acupuncturist Without Borders.