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Mercatus PDX – Black Pearl Acupuncture
“I feel humbled that people of color seek me out. I try to run a very culturally responsive practice.”
– SITA SYMONETTE
Sita Symonette is New Chair of Regional Planned Parenthood
The board of directors for Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) recently elected small-business owner Sita Symonette as its new chair.
Driving Healthcare Equity
Sita Symonette has helped make waves in equity and inclusion during her five-year tenure on the board of Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette. Now she’s the first African American woman to chair the board in its 54-year history.
Brilliant Cuts
Let the healing begin. That's the feeling that washes over you the moment you enter airy, light-drenched Black Pearl Wellness in NW Portland.
Hey Doc
Dr. Montserrat Andreys talks with Dr. Sita Symonette LAc, a Black/Bahamian, Bisexual Cis Acupuncturist based in Portland, Oregon.
Mercatus launches:
An online platform to highlight local small business owners of color
Live to Walk Again
Friend of the podcast Sita Symonette owner of Black Pearl Acupuncture in Portland, Or. spoke about the history of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and how acupuncture could help with paralysis and neurological issues.
Imagine Black
Cohort I Alum Sita Symonette as the First African American to Chair Planned Parenthood Chapter!
Sita Symonette: Your Voice Matters. Speak Out.
Keynote Speaker at 2020 OCOM Graduation
Jump to minute 37 to see hear Sita speak.