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EDUCATIONAL DEGREES

05/24- 12/24        Naropa University, Boulder, CO

                                  Post-graduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies (now Memoru)

                                  with an emphasis in trauma-informed care and supporting ​BIPOC/PGM, LGBTQIA+,

                                  neurodivergent, PTSD/CPTSD, as well as military communities

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09/08 - 06/11      Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, Gainesville, FL

                                  Master's Degree and Clinical Residency in Acupuncture

                                  including Five Element theory, biomedical sciences, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi

                                  Chinese Herbal Studies Certificate

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05/99 – 09/02     Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA

                                  Medical theory, cultural philosophy, Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, Qi Gong,

                                  and Tui Na studies in the Master of Science program

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 03/96                   Boulder School of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO

                                  1000 Hour Diploma Program, Honors

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                               Ohio University, Athens, OH

 03/97                      Bachelor of Specialized Studies: Images and Interpersonal Relations, Cum Laude

                                  including Native American History, Black Political Thought, African Philosophy,

                                  Gay and Lesbian Identities and Politics, Philosophy of Death and Dying,

                                  Philosophy of Sex and Love, Positive Attitudes, mythology and various religious studies

 11/93                       Women’s Studies Certificate, Cum Laude

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 05/91                   Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

                                  Associate of Applied Science: Professional Photographic Illustration, Highest Honors

                                  also including Ideology and Politics, beginning Yoga and Karate, and

                                  Propaganda in Photography 

 

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

08/25 - present   Board of Directors member, Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, Gainesville, FL

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10/17 - present    continued Healing, Integration, and Five Element Acupuncture on an in-person and long-distance appointment basis; Acupuncturist Without Borders affiliated clinics and classes in underserved and trauma-stricken areas

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12/17 - 09/19  Student Evaluation for Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, Gainesville, FL.

 

07/14 - 10/17 Owner/Five Element Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist: Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Clinic, LLC in Cannon Beach, OR

 

12/12 - 6/14 Five Element Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist: Alaska Center for Acupuncture serving Palmer, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley; and private Five Element practice in Anchorage, AK

 

03/07 - 09/09 Acupuncture Assistant to Dr. Alexander Ly Natural Health Center, Alabama: Assisted the acupuncturist with electroacupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and acupuncture treatments, including medical and  facial acupuncture

 

01/98 - 09/11 Instructor: Instructor and clinic supervisor for Holistic Health Practitioner Program, and workshop instruction including massage techniques, Reiki, Qi Gong and Tai Chi, chakra work, shamanic techniques, personal growth and business development

 

01/96 – 6/18  Nationally Certified Massage Therapist: Massage including Shiatsu, Tui Na, craniosacral, visceral manipulation, myofascial release and more; Reiki; Qi Gong; neurolinguistic programming (NLP) life coach and neuroemotional technique (NET)

 

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (start dates)

04/21  Casa Hogar Orphanage, Mulegé, BCS, Mexico: Organize and provide free trauma-relief and general health acupuncture to the children and support personal  

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03/17 Acupuncturists Without Borders, Organize and provide free trauma clinics in disaster areas and with underserved populations

 

11/13 Covenant House Alaska, Anchorage, AK: Provider for group auricular acupuncture and other acupuncture services for homeless youth in Anchorage

 
11/12 Compassionate Caregiver and Pro Bono Service Provider, Hospice of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK: Volunteer, in-home support for individuals and their families; and acupuncture service provider for select approved Hospice of Anchorage clients

 

11/11 Forget-Me-Not Facilitator, Hospice of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK: Facilitator in peer-support grief processing program for children and teens

 

11/02 San Diego Hospice Volunteer, San Diego Hospice, San Diego, CA: In-home and in-facility companion care, massage and aromatherapy

 

05/93 Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate, Careline, Athens, OH: Crisis intervention and advocacy, first contact through hospital and court proceedings; and facilitator of a men's adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse support group

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05/81 StreetScene Teen Nightclub, Chapel Hill, NC: various roles - Foundational Member, Chair of the Teen Board of Directors, Teen Board Member of the Board of Directors, Scheduler of bands and weekend music events, and Coordinator of two eight-hour benefit concerts (1988, 1989)

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05/81 Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC: Volunteer lab transport assistant and patient comfort support

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ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

TEFL and TESOL Teaching Certificates 2020

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Vinyasa Yoga Teacher 2019

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Diplomate of Acupuncture 2012

 

Acutonics Practitioner 2011

 

Ordained Minister 2005

 

Certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Life Coach 2004

 

Advanced & Predictive Humanistic Astrology 2003

 

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and NEXT Body 2000

 

Usui & Karuna Reiki Master Teacher 1998

 

Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork 1996

 

Certified Shamanic Practitioner 1996