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CERTIFICATIONS
Washington state Acup. license # 217
National Certification (NCCAOM): Acupuncture ('94) and Chinese Herbal Medicine ('95)
Acupuncture Association of Washington, Current Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9/94 - Present Private Acupuncture Practice, Seattle, WA
Specialize in the treatment of adjunctive breast cancer care, infertility, as well as a variety of other digestive, immune, gynecological, musculoskeletal, endocrine and respiratory disorders. Techniques used: TCM (acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet), Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion, trigger point therapy/myofascial release, auricular acupuncture, electrical stimulation.
5/99-6/02 - Kang Wen HIV Clinic, Herbalist, Seattle, WA
Treated patients with HIV and other life threatening illnesses using customized Chinese herbal formulas and dietary therapy. Focus was put on the use of treating the side effects of western medication and immune enhancement.
1/00-6/03 - NW Institute of Acup. & Oriental Medicine, Seattle, WA
Clinical Faculty - Supervised and trained students in the acupuncture and herbal teaching clinic.
Didactic Faculty - Taught the Clinical Problem Solving course to 3rd and 4th year students in the M.TCM. program. Extensive analysis of complex case studies presented by the students. Taught Neuromusculoskeletal course in the herbal internal medicine program.
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
* Certificate program in Chinese Herbal Medicine (6/96)
* Certificate program in Japanese Acupuncture (8/98)
* Preceptor experience: Oncology - Isaac Cohen, L.Ac., NMS & OB/GYN- Alex Tiberi, L.Ac. Respiratory - Chip Chace, L.Ac.
2/97 - 5/97
Beijing Cancer Institute/Chengdu University of TCM, PRC
Extensive training in Chinese herbal medicine. In Beijing, studied oncology with Dr. Li Ping Ping. In Chengdu, studied oncology with Dr. He Guang Zi, gastroenterology with Dr. Wang Zai Mo, internal medicine with Dr. Chen Zhi Heng, gynecology with Dr. Tang Yun Shu, and dermatology with Dr. Zhong Yi Zi.
EDUCATION
M.Ac.6/94 M.TCM 3/00
NW Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Seattle, WA
Extensive didactic and clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additional training included: trigger point therapy/myofascial release for chronic pain, Japanese acupuncture techniques, Auricular therapy. Completed over 450 hours in western sciences. Extracurricular: Member, national sports acupuncture association; principal investigator, trial study-the effects of acupuncture on chronic low back pain; volunteer office manager, Kang Wen HIV clinic.
BA, 5/87
Washington University College of Arts and Sciences, St. Louis, MO
Economics Major, Business Administration Minor
HONORS AND AWARDS
President, Student Council (1993/94)
Recipient, Outstanding Student Scholarship Award (1992/93)
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
"Treating Herpes with Chinese Medicine," Herpes Support Group, Swedish Hosp., 1996
"Chinese Herb Tour," University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden, 1997/98/99
"Chinese Herbal Treatment for Postpartum Health," Seattle Midwifery school, 1998
"Chinese Herbal Tonics for Life Long Health," Tonic Herbs, 1998
"Chinese Medicine for Treating Sports Injuries," Rainbow Natural Groc., 1998
"Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Chinese Medicine," Ulcerative Colitis Support Group, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1999
"Treating HIV with Chinese Medicine," Friends for Life Society, 1999
"Treating Endometriosis and Dysmenorrhea with TCM," Rainbow Natural Groc., 1999
"Treating Allergies with Chinese Medicine," Tonic Herbs, 1999
"Breast Cancer and Chinese Medicine," Breast Cancer Support Groups: Providence Hospital, Northwest Hospital 1999, Evergreen Hospital, American Cancer Society 2000
"Chinese Medicine for Hepatitis C Treatment," Holistic Hep C Support Group, 2000, 2001
PUBLICATIONS
"The Use Of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Gastroenterology and Hepatology," Clinical Perspectives in Gastroenterology, Martin D. Gelfand, M.D., ed., March 2000