Dr. Jessica Baker, DAcHM
Dr. Jessica Baker, DAcHM is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Farmer, and Educator. Her knowledge of integrative medicine is reflected in her clinical practice, formulations, and classes on aromatherapy, herbalism, and Chinese medicine.
Jessica has been an avid reader and writer since she was a young child. Growing up in a military family and living in Germany as a teenager fueled her passion for different cultures. As an undergrad at the University of Georgia she studied Classical Literature and Greek, and developed a love for languages and ancient cultures. She joined the UGA chapter of Cannabis Action Network and her advocacy for cannabis began. In 1997, she left university and moved to the redwood coast of northern California.
Her herbal journey began at the Dandelion Herbal Center with Jane Bothwell in 1998. In 2001, she had the opportunity to complete a Community Herbalist Certification Program with renowned herbalist Dr. Christopher Hobbs, where she was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques, classical Chinese theory, and herbs.
Her time with Dr. Hobbs inspired her to study Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA, where she received a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008. At Five Branches, she also became a Certified Medical Qi Gong practitioner. She holds a Diplomat in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine through the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. In 2026, she received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from her alma mater, Five Branches University.
Jessica has studied Medical Aromatherapy through the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy and with Daoist master Jeffrey Yuen. She is a certified Acudetox Specialist (ADS) through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and has worked extensively with veterans and others with PTSd. In 2008, she opened Jade Dragon Acupuncture, a medical spa in Arcata, CA and co-founded the Humboldt Veterans Acupuncture Project provide free acupuncture to military persons with PTSD.
With over two decades of clinical experience, Jessica is a talented formulator, understanding the importance of how biochemistry interacts with plant constituents and energetics. Her expertise in medical cannabis cultivation and breeding, extraction, and formulation has given her the opportunity to assist in the formulation of herbal and cannabis products for large and small businesses. As an educator teaches at several herbal symposia and acupuncture conferences throughout the United States. Jessica is on the faculty of the Holistic Cannabis Academy and has taught at The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism since 2016. She continues to offer online and in person classes and is available for guest lecturing.
Publications include articles in The International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapists, Cannabis Nurses Journal, CannaHealth, AromaCulture, and Eden Magazine. Her first book, Plant Songs: Reflections on Herbal Medicine is available online and at some booksellers.
Dr. Baker currently has a private practice where she offers virtual and in person appointments for Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Western and Chinese Herbal and Aromatherapy Consultations, and Nutritional Consulting.