Degrees & Certifications
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website.
Degrees & Certifications
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2021 - Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Practitioner License,
WA & CA -
2003 to present - Certified National Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
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1998 - 2003 - Masters Degree, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA; Zhe Jiang College, Hang Zhou, China (student exchange).
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1996 - 2010 - Structural Integration, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation mentorship with Dr. Stuart Wright, N.D.; Upledger Institute; co-developed specialized
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1986 - Certified Massage Therapist, McKinnon School of Professional Massage & Bodywork. Private practice 16 years.
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1985 - 1992 - Continuum experience with Emilie Conrad.