education
Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine, graduate degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (M.Ac.O.M.), 2001. Post-graduate studies at the Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan province, China and Chinese language studies in the same city, 2003-2006. certification & memberships Certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Dipl.OM), National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Member, Florida State Oriental Medical Association and Pinellas Acupuncture Co-Operative. | personal statement I am an intellectual omnivore, and am always interested in learning more, in order to add to my virtual "toolbox" of knowledge to best help my patients. I was fortunate enough to receive my initial training in an environment that exposed its students to several different theories & approaches in traditional East Asian medicine, which has been amplified by my professional and further learning experiences. Happily, because I have practiced in an assortment of venues, I have been able to treat many kinds of physical complaints, and consider myself a general practitioner. However, I have special interests in treating chronic headaches & migraines -- which I have seen respond quite well to acupuncture & Chinese herbs, as well as women's health issues (menstrual & other gynecological complaints, menopausal issues like hot flashes, and endocrinological problems), which have been a specific focus of East Asian medicine for 2,000 years. See more about me at www.acupokey.net.  | professional experience
Co-Owner & Practitioner, Clinic Amit, St Petersburg (2010-present)
Solo practice, Seattle WA (2001-2007)
Chemical dependency specialized clinic, Evergreen Treatment Services, 2001-2003 & 2007-2009.
AOM Practitioner & Clinic Director, Kang Wen Community Clinic (2002-2003 & 2007-2009)
Co-founder, Boardmember and and volunteer practitioner, Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign (AHAC), 1999-2003 & 2007-2009
Student clinic supervisor, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 2009. |