Acupuncture & Natural Health

Diplomate of Acupuncture

A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Acupuncture, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Schooling and Licensing

BS in Herbal Sciences, "Bastyr University" 2004. A degree that focused on the in depth understanding of medicinal herbs, their uses, chemical constituencies, methods of preparation and administration.

MS in Acupuncture, "Bastyr University" 2007. Three and a half year program focused on the understanding of health, through an oriental point of view, and the mechanism to maintain a healthy state of vitality in the body.

EAMP, East Asian Medicine Practitioner, license to practice acupuncture in Washington state.

LAc , licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Oregon