Meet Dr. Mia Summers – Scottsdale Acupuncturist
Dr. Mia Summers, DAcCHM, L.Ac, is committed to helping patients feel their best. Her interest in traditional medicine stems from her Japanese upbringing and firsthand experience with herbal remedies. Dr. Summers graduated with a Doctorate in Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) and is a Board Certified Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Her clinical experiences include the Mount Sinai Institute for Family Health and Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, where she worked alongside western medicine practitioners treating patients in the areas of chronic pain, women’s health and other complex conditions. Dr. Summers founded Scottsdale Medical Acupuncture in 2024 and is excited to provide innovative, personalized care and relief to patients in the Scottsdale and greater Phoenix areas.
As an accomplished research chemist in natural product pharmaceutical drug discovery, Dr. Summers has numerous patents and publications. Having this scientific background, she has a great appreciation for the integrative benefits of both traditional eastern and modern western medical approaches in her clinical practice.
Dr. Summers is passionate about researching the most effective treatment modalities to combine with traditional acupuncture and herbal medicine, to give her patients the best care and hope for even the most challenging cases. She is additionally trained in Neurofunctional Acupuncture, which incorporates trigger point release, electro-stim acupuncture and manual therapies to effectively alleviate pain, as well as Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Ozone therapy, ATP Resonance Biotherapy, Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy, Facial Acupuncture and Esoteric Acupuncture. Dr. Summers thoughtfully tailors every treatment to help her patients achieve their goals as quickly and effectively as possible.
In her spare time, Dr. Summers likes to be outdoors in nature, explore new places, make pottery and listen to live music. She is an avid animal lover and cherishes spending time with her two wire-haired dachshunds.
Chandler brings a strong background in operations, marketing and customer service to her role as Front Desk Coordinator. Her experience working with patients and keeping day-to-day activities running smoothly draws on her creativity and genuine passion for helping people feel their best. She truly enjoys getting to know patients and creating a welcoming, personalized customer experience from their first conversation with the clinic through every visit.
Miranda is a warm, caring presence at the clinic and is passionate about creating a positive experience for every patient. As a Patient Care Coordinator, she enjoys building meaningful connections, helping patients feel heard and supported, and ensuring they feel comfortable throughout their care. A lifelong Arizona resident, Miranda enjoys spending time with friends and family, discovering new foods and restaurants. She also loves being near the water and taking day trips to explore Arizona’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.
Nikole brings a natural ability to make people feel seen and valued to her role as a Patient Care Coordinator, while paying close attention to the details that make each patient’s experience personal. Her background as an aesthetician gives her a genuine passion for creating experiences that make others feel special. As a mother of five, Nikole brings patience, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility to everything she does. She takes pride in supporting her community by creating a warm and welcoming environment, anticipating patients’ needs and helping each visit feel seamless from start to finish.
