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Dr. Russo started practicing Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 2001 after graduating with his Masters Degree of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California. He practiced in Integrative clinics, hospitals, and private practice in Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Dr. Russo moved to Seattle to continue his studies and fullfill his dream of earning his doctorate at Bastyr University. Bastyr University's Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program specializes in Integrative Oncology and Advanced Pain Management. In 2010, he graduated from Bastyr University and became adjunct faculty for several years while maintaining a private practice in Edmonds.
Dr. Russo has studied acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and western medicine throughout the United States and China. He has studied at the Sichuan combination of Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese medicine, and the Hubei College of Traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Russo has received Certification in Traditional Chinese medicine Oncology from Chengdu and Shanghai. He has also has Certification in advanced acupuncture training in Hubei, China. He is board certified in Oriental Medicine from National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
One of the reasons Dr. Russo chose cancer as a specialty is because his grandmother died of lung cancer when he was eight years old. Her death inspired him to get into the healthcare field. As the founder of Transformational Oncology Center, Dr. Russo specializes in Integrative Oncology. He has a passion for helping breast cancer survivors to improve their healing abilities with Acupuncture and Asian medicine. |
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 Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
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Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)
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Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
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Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
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Master of Traditional Medicine (MSTOM)
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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
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| License Info |
| 3036, Washington |
| Education |
Bastyr University, Doctorate in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Specializing in Integrative Oncology and Advanced Pain Management
Integrative Oncology Internships at: Skagit Valley Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care Center, Providence Regional Cancer Partnership
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese medicine – Shanghai, China
Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology
Sichuan Combination of Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine hospital
Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology, Chengdu, China
Hubei College of Traditional Chinese medicine - Wuhan, China,
Certificate of Studies in TCM Training
Zheng Gu Tuina - New York, NY, Tui Na & Orthopedic Acupuncture
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Master Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine |
| Bio |
Dr. Russo has studied acupuncture, herbal medicine, and allopathic medicine throughout the United States and China. He studied at Sichuan Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Russo has received Certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology during these studies. He also has certification in advanced acupuncture training in Hubei, China. He is board certified in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Dr. Russo has always had a passion for medicine, philosophy, and nature. He has extensively studied martial arts since childhood including Tai Qi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Pai Lum Kung Fu, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Dr. Russo has also practiced Yoga for over fifteen years. At Bastyr University, he taught classes in Qi Gong and Chinese herbal medicine. He served as a clinical supervisor to student clinicians in both the Master’s and Doctoral level. Dr. Russo was also a clinician at Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center.
The last year, Dr. Russo also serves as an instructor for Cancer Lifeline. "By partnering with hospitals in the greater Seattle community, Cancer Lifeline is able to bring our services directly into neighborhoods of previously underserved populations. This allows even more people to benefit from the free classes, support groups and other services.
Cancer Lifeline also partners with Puget Sound Komen for the Cure Foundation to provide direct financial support to low-income breast cancer patients. Cancer Lifeline is proud to be in partnership with each of these organizations who help make these programs possible." |
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Washington East Asian Medicine Association
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Society for Integrative Oncology |
| Other Languages |
| Chinese, Spanish |
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| Payments Accepted |
| Cash, Check, and Credit Cards |
| Hours |
| 8-9 M-Th; 9-5 Friday |
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Acupuncture / Alternative Medicine
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Auricular Acupuncture
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Dr. Tan's Balance Method
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Cupping
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Electro-Acupuncture
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Gua Sha
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Lifestyle Counseling
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Master Tung's Acupuncture
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Qigong
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Tai Chi Chuan
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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
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Tuina
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| Nearby Cities |
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Bainbridge Island
Bellevue
Bothell
Edmonds
Indianola
Kenmore
Kirkland
Lynnwood
Medina
Mercer Island
Mountlake Terrace
Rollingbay
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