Mika Fujii, MD

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Get to know Acupuncturist Dr. Mika Fujii, who serves patients in Kokomo, Indiana.

A committed medical acupuncturist specializing in holistic integrative medicine & functional medicine, Dr. Fujii works with patients at the Holistic Health & Detox Center in Kokomo, Indiana. Her clinical interests include cold laser-assisted myofascial release and pain relief, electromedicine (PEMF, plasma-tube), hyperbaric oxygen treatment, AcuGraph meridian balancing, nutriceuticals, chinese herbs, NADA-certified acupuncture detoxification (Acudetox) treatment for addiction, weight loss & smoking cessation program, and ear acupuncture for psychological issues.

Holistic Health & Detox Center offers safe, effective and cost-effective treatments with minimum use of pharmaceutical medications. Their team strives to improve patients’ conditions, so that they can postpone or eliminate the need for surgery or other invasive procedures. They work concurrently with patients’ doctors, giving conventional medical treatments in a complementary and supportive manner.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Fujii graduated with her medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the same educational venue. Later, she completed coursework focusing on applying functional medicine in clinical practice, and received certification in comprehensive training on acupuncture for physicians by the Academy of Pain Research, San Francisco.

Among her professional affiliations, she is an active member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Acupuncture Council, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Acupuncture is a form of holistic medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a technique in which thin needles are inserted into the body and in some cases, electro-stimulation is applied to gently stimulate particular regions of the body. Acupuncture is also used to maintain general health and well-being. Acupuncturists treat a variety of health concerns including women’s health & fertility, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, joint & muscle pain, insomnia, and emotional concerns such as stress management, anxiety & depression.

On a more personal note, Dr. Fujii is fluent in both English and Japanese.

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