A.I. Lieber, L.Ac, C.A., Dipl. NCCAOM, Lic 192 (MT)
Call 406-586-3133, email bozeacu (at) gmail.com
"I'm very interested in the people I treat; each one is so different and a good challenge. I feel so humbled by them entrusting me with a most important task and honor. The medicine I learned from Dr. K and M Nakazono is the most dynamic and powerful system I've seen for truly excellent results. If patients stick with me for the process, it really can change their lives and that is a deeply satisfying thing to see."
A.I. Lieber (formerly Yahe Solomon) has been in essence studying Japanese culture, aikido and medicine since the age of six, when his mother met Dr. M Nakazono who instituted some of the first laws regarding acupuncture in the country and was named a "living treasure" of New Mexico. Links on info about Dr. M Nakazono: http://sflivingtreasures.org/index.php/treasures/2-treasures/79-nakazono-sensei-.html?showall=1 and http://www.nakazono.aberaikido.org.uk/nakazono_sensei.htm
A.I. practiced aikido with Dr. M. Nakazono and his son, Dr. K. Nakazono. He also studied medicine with Drs. Nakazono and graduated from the Kototama Institute in 1984, receiving his DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine) that year.
After studying intensely in San Diego, California with Professor TK Chiba, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuo_Chiba a student of the founder of aikido and ranked 8th degree black belt, A.I. lived in Japan for three years as a live apprentice in Hombu dojo (the world HQ of aikido) where he studied with the son of the founder of aikido and many of the founder's direct students. He now has a sixth degree black belt in aikido from Hombu dojo and a senior teaching license.
Because both his practice in Bozeman and family life are so busy, he has concentrated his focus on acupuncture but is grateful for the depth and decades of knowledge obtained through serious study of aikido and zen concepts, and the teachers who shared so much.
Hands on experience is very important with acupuncture and A.I. has over twenty five years of practice now. It is said by the old tradition that an acupuncturist can not consider himself a true practitioner until after ten years of treating and touching patients! Unlike many modalities, acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is about touch, intuition and knowledge through practice. His patients often remark on his deeply empathetic manner and compassionate attitude.
A.I. has his Diplomate of Acupuncture with the NCCAOM (the national board that certifies acupuncturists) and is also fully licensed to practice in the state of Montana.
He likes to spend time with his family and friends, enjoy the outdoors, and feels very grateful to be part of a wonderful community in a unique setting.
NOTE: In Montana, the designation given to acupuncturists is C.A. (Certified Acupuncturist) and in Connecticut, for example, it was L.Ac., (Licensed Acupuncturist).
Kelly Burns
Office manager and bodyworker
"To me, healing is about balance. Many people think acupuncture is "out there" but to me it is a common sense, down to earth approach. For example, I suffered with terrible migraines since my teen years and I now rarely get headaches, as well as losing twenty pounds! I can now run 3-5 miles a day without injury or pain, as well as longer runs on occasion.
Because I've seen the results over the years with my physical and emotional health on a personal basis I have a true belief in the power of this type of acupuncture/Oriental Medicine. I tried other practitioners when I was in California, but I have to say that A.I. really is special. I will never forget that when we first met training aikido in 1992, I had a severe back injury where I couldn't move. WIthin two of his treatments I was back on the mat , training hard.
I love that it is such a gentle modality, yet the results are pretty amazing. I love doing the "te a te" handwork on patients as part of treatment. It is my passion to help people in such a powerful way by supporting their process. I am always deeply honored to meet such wonderful people and be able to help and also watch them become pain free, happier, stronger-to heal. "
Kelly's mother was healthcare practitioner who studied energy healing with Rosalyn Bruyere and later became a yoga teacher and her father is an organic farmer. Kelly was raised with a holistic idea about health from an early age.
In 1992, she entered a special intense aikido program called "kenshusei" (special training student) with Professor TK Chiba for four years with a strict curriculum which in addition to three to five hours a day of training, included iaido (the art of sword drawing) zen meditation, and diet study. During this time, she studied ikebana (flower arranging) and calligraphy. She earned her second degree black belt and after moving from California, taught aikido classes at Connecticut Aikikai along with running a business and raising three children. Some of her work history has been for non profits associated with University of California at San Diego and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
She studied body work under Dr. Imetai Henderson and the National Holistic Institute in Berkeley, California. She feels her many years of martial arts training and meditation are a complement to the "te a te" handwork she practices.
Kelly is a part time photographer, specializing in Montana's spectacular landscape photography and photography design installation. She teaches and practices meditation, and is a proud mama to three. Passions are nature, photography, trail runs, dear friends and family--and a good laugh.
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