Bio

I hold a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine degree (M.S.O.M.) from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. My extensive program lasted 4 years with over 3000 hours of training, which included over 1100 hours of clinical hands on training. I am a licensed Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. OM) through the National Committee for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). I am also certified by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in Clean Needle Technique and is state licensed as a Licensed Acupuncturist in the Colorado. None of these licenses have ever been revoked or suspended for any reason.

Advanced Clinical Training:

• Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship:  Whitfield Reaves, OMD, LAc
• Clinical Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology:  Valerie Hobbs, Dipl. O.M.
• Clinical Internship in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):  Michael Young, L.Ac.
• Advanced Treatment of Mental Health Disorders:  Michael Young, L.Ac
• NADA Addictions Training:  Michael Young, L.Ac.
• Clinical Internship in Gerontology:   Jan Dunn, L.Ac

I have been a featured speaker at various events, including the Denver Diabetes Expo 2009 & 2010, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). At these events I has discussed Diabetes, its health impacts, and how acupuncture can help improve a person’s state of health as well as assisting with the side effects of some of the medications.

I am also a member of Team WILD (Women Inspiring Life with Diabetes). This is a team of women spanning the country and of all ages, who have Diabetes (types 1 & 2). Together Team WILD & I participated in the Longhorn Half-Ironman race in Austin, TX on October 2009. Personally I am a Diabetic and knows first hand the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges inherent with Diabetes and living successfully with it.