A Word About Licensing:

Licensed Acupuncturists go through a rigorous 3-4 year, 3000 plus hour education and internship before having to pass the California State Board Exams.  It is essential that anyone you see has the initials L.Ac. after their name.   

 
Licenses

California Licensed Acupuncturist   (L.Ac.) 2003

Nationally Licensed Diplomate in Oriental Medicine  (Dipl. OM) 2002

Education

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Masters of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine - 2002

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tui Na Credential - 2002

Acupressure Institute - Acupressure Credential - 1982

Antioch University - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Community Education and Business Practices -1979

Post Graduate Studies

Continuing Education is a part of our requirement to keep our licenses current.  We are required to take 50 Continuing Education credits per each two year period. 

I spent 3 months as an associate of an acupuncturist in San Francisco who specialized in fertility.

I keep current with the herbal medicine and pharmaceuticals interaction courses required by both state and national boards

Work Experience

Intern - ACTCM - 3 years during a 4 year master's program

Acupuncturist and Herbalist - Private Practice since 2003

Acupressurist - Private Practice since 1983

Mentors

I haven't been to China, China has come here. I have studied with many wonderful people who love the art and science of Chinese Medicine. They were patient and kind and taught me well.  I do not mention their names not out of disrespect, but because everyone mentions names and no one knows who they are, usually.  China is a big continent and there are many, many practitioners who have mastered this medicine.  I learned something from each of my teachers and thank them for bringing  Chinese Medicine to me, so that I can bring it to you.