About Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch
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Meet Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD, FMCP

Founder of Heart to Heart Medical Center | Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine.

Her philosophy is simple yet transformative:

“Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine (FMCP)”

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD is the founder of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, where she has been helping patients create their own miracles of healing for more than 30 years. Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine (FMCP), Dr. Shiroko combines the precision of Western Medicine with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to help patients achieve complete, lasting wellness. 

Philosophy: From Labels to Balance

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD is the founder of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, where she has been helping patients create their own miracles of healing for more than 30 years. Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine (FMCP), Dr. Shiroko combines the precision of Western Medicine with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to help patients achieve complete, lasting wellness.

Her healing philosophy—rooted in her signature “100 Percent Healing Approach”—recognizes that true health requires balance between body, mind, and spirit. She listens deeply to understand each patient’s unique story, guiding them through personalized treatment plans that may include acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, advanced diagnostic testing, hormone balancing, and lifestyle guidance.

Dr. Shiroko’s journey into integrative healing began during her surgical residency, when she realized that traditional medicine alone couldn’t offer the compassionate, whole-person care she envisioned. 

After a decade working as an Emergency Physician while studying Chinese Medicine, she opened Heart to Heart Medical Center in 1993—pioneering a new model of care that blends cutting-edge medical science with the heart-centered principles of Eastern healing.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Shiroko has:

Written the acclaimed book Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds, empowering readers to overcome chronic illness through resilience and self-understanding.

Published an integrative medicine column in local Sonoma County newspapers since 2000.

Co-hosted Perspectives on Healing, a public-access TV show exploring holistic health and spirituality.

Her life’s mission is simple yet profound: to help people never give up on healing—no matter how impossible it seems.

Reynette Hong - Office Manager

I’m Reynette Hong, and my journey with Dr. Shiroko began nearly 26 years ago—first as her patient for over a decade, and now as her Office Manager for the past 16 years. Having experienced her care firsthand, I have a deep appreciation for her compassionate approach and her commitment to addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply treating symptoms.

My passion is creating a warm, welcoming environment where every patient feels valued and supported from the moment they walk through our doors. By overseeing the daily operations of the practice and managing the administrative details behind the scenes, I help ensure a seamless experience for both patients and providers. 

I take pride in building the organized foundation that allows our team to focus on what matters most—helping patients achieve optimal health, healing, and well-being. It is incredibly rewarding to be part of a practice that transforms lives, and I am honored to support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Reynette

Diane - Medical Assistant

Hello, I’m Diane, and I love helping people feel their best at Heart to Heart Medical Center, where exceptional clinical care is combined with genuine compassion and human connection. As Dr. Shiroko’s Medical Assistant, I have the privilege of supporting patients throughout their visit and helping create a positive, comfortable experience.

One of the most rewarding parts of my role is helping patients feel at ease, especially when they arrive feeling nervous or uncertain. I enjoy providing reassurance, answering questions, and ensuring each person feels welcomed, heard, and cared for. 

Behind the scenes, I work closely with our team to keep the clinic running smoothly so that every patient receives attentive, personalized care. For me, this role is about offering compassionate frontline support and helping make every medical visit feel safe, comforting, and encouraging on the path to better health.

Diane

Healing When It Seems Impossible is a fascinating and comprehensive resource to restore your health and explore the physical, emotional and spiritual practices required to finally heal.

What if healing is still possible—even when every doctor has told you there’s nothing more they can do?

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Why Work With Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD

35+ Years of Experience in Integrative & Functional Medicine

Dr. Shiroko blends decades of clinical expertise with a deep understanding of how the body heals. Her approach goes far beyond symptom relief—she looks for root causes, patterns, and imbalances to create comprehensive healing plans personalized for each patient.

Board-Certified in Three Healing Disciplines

As a physician board-certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine (FMCP), Dr. Shiroko brings together the best of Eastern and Western medicine. Her unique training allows her to treat complex conditions using a combination of evidence-based science, energetic balance, and holistic care.

A Specialist in “Mystery Illnesses” and Long-Standing Health Concerns

Many patients come to Dr. Shiroko after years of searching for answers. She specializes in difficult-to-diagnose conditions, chronic illness, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune issues, pain syndromes, and emotional-physical stress patterns. Her ability to see the whole picture often leads to breakthroughs where conventional care falls short.

Proven Track Record Helping Thousands of Patients Heal & Thrive

For more than three decades, Dr. Shiroko has helped individuals regain energy, reduce pain, balance hormones, improve digestion, soothe anxiety, and recover from chronic conditions. Her patients consistently describe her as intuitive, knowledgeable, compassionate, and life-changing in their healing journey.

Deeply Personalized, Heart-Centered Care

At Heart to Heart Medical Center, every patient is truly seen, heard, and supported. Dr. Shiroko spends the time needed to understand your entire health story—physical, emotional, and energetic. Her care is grounded in compassion, connection, and the philosophy that healing happens best in a safe, supportive partnership.

A Gentle, Effective Healing Approach That Supports the Whole You

Dr. Shiroko believes the body is always trying to heal, and her treatments are designed to support that natural process. She combines acupuncture, nutritional medicine, functional testing, herbal support, energy medicine, and lifestyle practices to create a balanced, restorative path back to health.

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD - FAQ

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD, at Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, specializes in exactly this: patients whose labs look normal but who still feel unwell.

With 32 years of clinical experience spanning general surgery, emergency medicine, and integrative practice, Dr. Sokitch blends Western diagnostic medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, and acupuncture — an approach designed to find answers when conventional workups come up empty.

Rather than stopping at “your labs are normal,” Dr. Sokitch looks at the full picture — nervous system regulation, hormonal patterns, gut health, and the subtler imbalances that Western testing alone often misses. This integrative lens comes from both her Western medical training and her deep TCM background, and is the subject of her book, Healing When It Seems Impossible.

Heart to Heart Medical Center is at 2200 Range Ave, Suite 109, Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Sokitch sees patients in person in California and offers coaching to clients out of state.

Yes — Dr. Sokitch treats perimenopause as a set of distinct hormonal patterns rather than a single condition, recognizing that two women with “the same” symptoms may need very different approaches.

Combining Western hormone therapy knowledge (including current evidence on formulation and timing) with Traditional Chinese Medicine’s more nuanced view of hormonal shifts, she works to match treatment to each patient’s actual pattern rather than a generic protocol.

Dr. Sokitch’s own background in general surgery gives her a rare vantage point: she treats the surgical process not as separate from Chinese medicine, but as something TCM can meaningfully support — before, during, and after the operation. This bridge between the two systems is the focus of her second book, Sailing Through Surgery, and reflects an approach most surgical patients never encounter: acupuncture and TCM principles integrated directly into the surgical recovery timeline.