Curriculum Vitae

To integrate Acupuncture/Chinese medicine with Naturopathic Medicine as to offer the best posssible services in the area of holistic medicine.

To raise awareness to the mainstream healthcare system; the community, and health care providers about the benefits of acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Naturopathic Medicine.

To develop safe, effective and holistic healing methods for degenerative vision loss and general eye health.

University of Hartford, Bloomfield, CT
   Major: Biology & Chemistry

State University of New York, Collage at Oneonta
   Undergraduate Bachelors Degree
   Pre-Med Dual Minor: Biology & Chemistry

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA
   Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Canyon College, Carmichael, CA
   Doctor of Naturopathy

American Institute of Hypnotherapy
   Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou China (Postgraduate)
   • Ophthalmology
   • Endocrinology
   • Musculo-Skeletal Pain & Dysfunction

Numbadripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET), La Puente, CA
   N.A.E.T. Certification

World Institute for Self-Healing, (WISH), Middlesex, NJ
   5-Year Apprentice with Master Binhui He
   Medical Qigong Instructor & Qigong Healer Training

Hsing-I Kun Fu
   Hsing I, Pa Gua, Tai Chi Chan, Qigong, Kwo-Shu Full Contact Competition

Aikido
   Martial Arts Training with Sensei Rick Stickles (Aikido Schools of New Jersey)

Tae Kwan Do
   First Degree Black Belt in Korean Olympic style Tae Kwan Do

MICROACUPUNCTURE Certification
   Dr. Per Otte, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Institute of Integral Biological Terrain Sciences – Stephen Stitller, L.Ac., OMD

Functional Endocrinology – Datis Karasian, DC

Functional Blood Chemistry – Datis Karasian, DC

Functional Brain Chemistry & Neurotransmitters – Datis Karrasian, DC

Akupunktur 2000 for Eye Conditions – Certification
   Dr. John Boel, Aulum, Denmark

“Clinical Effectiveness of Acupuncture on PMS”
   This was a clinical study that I had clinically participated in during my internship at Pacific College
   in 1996-1997.

“Great American Smoke-Out”
   Offering of free treatments for smokers desiring to quit. I have successfully helped many to
   quit using acupuncture therapy.

“Acupuncture in the treatment or Post-Stroke Syndrome”
   I participated in a study, funded by the National Institute of Health. The study was performed on
   post stroke patients at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, in West Orange, New Jersey. This
   study was conducted in October of 1999.

“Acupuncture for Smoke Cessation
   Radio broadcast discussion with Debbie Valentine on the benefits of acupuncture for
   smoke cessation, during the “Great American Smoke-Out.”
   (WGHT radio station on November 16, 2000).

“Clinical Efficacy of Micro Acupuncture in Treating Macular Degeneration”
   Organized Research, Data Gathering, & Conclusive Report (8/2004)

“Clinical Efficacy of Electro Acupuncture on Degenerative Vision Loss”
   ”Santa Fe Protocol” collaborative clinical research with Alston Ludgren, MD.

“Pilot Research on Acupuncture in Lowering Inter-Ocular Pressure in Glaucoma Patients”e;
   Collaborative Research with Robert Ritch, MD, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary

Natural Solutions for Degenerative Vision Loss: A Self-Help Guide, self-published

Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine, North Atlantic Publishing

Dr. J. Min Fan, MD (China): Extensive training in Chinese Herbal Medicine

Martial arts Training (13 years): Tai Chi Chuan, Kung Fu, Karate, Tae Kwan Do, & Aikido.

Medical Qigong, Taoist & Buddhist Meditation: extensive training.

Master Binhui He: Apprenticeship, instructor, and Qigong Healer
   Training in the Medical Qigong form of Taiji Five-Element Qigong

Landmark Education: Landmark Forum, Advanced Forum, Communications I, Communications II

David Singer Enterprises: Practice Management Consultants
   Practice Management, patient communication &education, office administration, marketing, etc.

Kevin McNamee: Practice Management Skills

Richard Yennie, DC, L.Ac: Practice Management in the New Millennium

Arc Mesa Educators: INDEPENDENT STUDY, Distance Learning Continuing Education
   Preventing Medical Errors, HIV/ AIDS, Medical Record Keeping for Health Care Providers

Blue Poppy Institute: INDEPENDENT STUDY, Distance Learning Continuing Education
   The Keys to Risk Management in Your Acupuncture Practice

Tuina Massage Practitioner: Private Practice

Hypnosis Practitioner: Private Practice

Nutritional Consultant: Functional Metabolic Analysis: Private Practice

Instructor: Orthopedic-Neurological Evaluation
   Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine, NY, NY

Advisory Board for World Institute for Self-Healing (WISH): Executive Board Member

Medical Qigong Instructor: Private & Group Practice (various locations)

New Jersey Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
   Past-President, Treasurer

New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners: Acupuncture Examining Board
   Past Examiner for New Jersey State Acupuncture Certification

Instructor: Oriental Medicine Theory
   Eastern School of Acupuncture, Montclair, NJ

Network Consultant:
   American Specialty Health: Department of Professional Affairs

Independent Medical Examiner for MVA & PIP Insurance Cases
   Various Insurance Companies in the Tri-State Area

Tai Chi Chuan & Taoist Qigong Instructor:
   Group & Private Instruction, classes in Tai Chi & Qigong

Private Clinical Mentor:
   New acupuncturists and students come to learn and observe, Westfield, NJ

Practice Management Consultant: Acupuncture Business School (co-owner)

Natural Eye Care for the OM Practitioner: Co-instructor with Dr. Marc Grossman (ongoing)

Professional Education Courses – Instructor
   Blood Chemistry for the OM Practitioner – 8 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ
   TCM Ophthalmology – 14 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ
   Natural Eye Care for the OM Practitioner – Co-instructor with Dr. Marc Grossman, New Paltz, NY
   Success in Practice for OM Practitioners – 8 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ
   Fundamentals of Practice Mangement (Distance Learning Course) – 18 CEU’s, Acupuncture Business School
   Acupuncture Business School – www.AcupunctureBusinessSchool.com

Doctor of Naturopathy (ND)
National Board Certified in Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.)
National Board Certified in Chinese Herbology (Dipl. C.H.)
New Jersey State Acupuncture License (Certified Acupuncturist)
New York State Acupuncture License (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Florida State Acupuncture License (Acupuncture Physician)
Rhode Island State Acupuncture License (Doctor of Acupuncture)
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCH)
Numbadripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (N.A.E.T.) Certification
Certified Medical Qigong Instructor / Certified Medical Qigong Healer (WISH)
Micro Acupuncture Certification (Theory & Clinical Application)
Acupunktur 2000 Certification (Theory & Clinical Application)

American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
National Qigong Association (NQA)
New Jersey Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NJAAOM), Past-President, Past-Treasurer
World Institute for Self Healing (WISH), Executive Board Member: Advisory Board
Doctors Speakers Bureau
   (Non-profit organization committed to educating the community on wellness)

Acupuncture Health Associates/ New Jersey Micro Acupuncture (current)
   Owner, Clinical Director
   Westfield, NJ & Watchung, NJ
World Institute for Self-Healing, Middlesex, NJ
   Acupuncture Chair, Executive Board Member, Membership Chair
Rosenfarb Center for Acupuncture, Westfield, NJ
Sichel Chiropractic & Fitness, Manhattan, NY
Acupuncture Center of New Jersey, Morristown, NJ
ALOHA Holistic Health Center, Short Hills, NJ
Victory Medical Group, Staten Island, NY
Integrated Health Services of Cranford, Cranford, NJ
Plaza Chiropractic, Old Bridge, New Jersey
Range of Motion Body-Mind Wellness Center, East Brunswick, NJ