Andy Rosenfarb, C.A., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H.

  MISSION

To practice the healing art of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine.

To raise awareness to the mainstream healthcare system; the community, and health care providers about the benefits of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and other Asian healing arts.

To promote concepts of self-healing awareness through education of those interested in wellness and longevity.

  EDUCATION

University of Hartford, Bloomfield, CT.
   Two years of study in the School of Arts & Sciences
   Major: Biology & Chemistry

State University of New York, Collage at Oneonta
   Bachelors Degree in June 1994
   Major: Inter-disciplinary studies
   Dual Minor: Biology & Chemistry

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

American Institute of Hypnotherapy
   Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou China
   Postgraduate work/ Advanced Clinical Studies with special training in:
   • Ophthalmology
   • Endocrinology
   • Musculo-Skeletal Pain & Dysfunction

Numbadripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
   N.A.E.T. Therapy Certified, California

World Institute for Self-Healing, Master Binhui He, Middlesex, NJ
   Qigong Instructor & Healer Training

Hsing-I Martial Arts
   Hsing I, Pa Gua, Tai Chi Chan, Qigong
   Kwo-Shu (Full Contact) Tournament Training

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

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

Institute of Integral Biological Terrain Sciences
   Metablic Body Chemistry Urinalysis & Saliva Testing/ Functional Endocrinology

Apex Energetics Seminars – Functional Endocrinology – Datis Karasian, DC

Apex Energetics Seminars – Functional Blood Chemistry – Datis Karrasian, DC

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

  PROJECTS

"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"
   Conjoining research with Dr. Alston Ludgren, MD (Santa Fe, NM).

Books Written:

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

Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine
   (North Atlantic Publishing)

  OTHER EDUCATION

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
   Course Work:
   • Preventing Medical Errors
   • HIV/ AIDS
   • Medical Record Keeping for Health Care Providers

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

  RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Tuina Massage Practitioner
   Private Practice

Hypnosis Practitioner
   Private Practice

Nutritional Consultant: Body Chemistry & Metabolic Analysis
   Private Practice

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

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

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 offered since 2000.

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

Natural Eye Care for the OM Practitioner - Co-instructor w/ Dr. Marc Grossman (ongoing), New Paltz, NY

Professional Education Courses - Instructor
   Blood Chemistry for the OM Practitioner – 8 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ
   Success in Practice for OM Practitioners – 8 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ
   TCM Ophthalmology – 14 CEU’s, Watchung, NJ

  CERTIFICATIONS

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)

  PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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)

  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE (Since 1997)

Sichel Chiropractic & Fitness, Manhattan, NY
ALOHA Holistic Health Center, Short Hills, NJ
Range of Motion Body-Mind Wellness Center, East Brunswick, NJ
Plaza Chiropractic, Old Bridge, New Jersey
Integrated Health Services of Cranford, Cranford, NJ
Victory Medical Group, Staten Island, NY
Acupuncture Center of New Jersey, Morristown, NJ
Rosenfarb Center for Acupuncture, Westfield, NJ
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