4370 S. Tamiami Trail
Suite 151
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Over the past 35 years, I have successfully treated thousands of patients with many, many different types of illness: to name a few - strains, sprains, back problems, knee and shoulder ailments, carpal tunnel syndrome, impotency, drug, alcohol, and nicotine addictions, hypertension, heart disease, and even cancer. In fact, I have close working relationships with some of the best oncologists in the world. Most importantly, I don't hesitate to refer to other MD, osteopathic, and chiropractic physicians when appropriate and necessary.
To get my patients well, I use Chinese and Japanese style acupuncture, auricular therapy, drug detox protocols, sotai exercises, Chinese herbal remedies, and/or functional nutritional medicine. I am quite familiar with the following approaches to acupuncture and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine: Five Element, Manaka, Dr. So’s, TCM, and Toyohari style treatments. I am also well versed in German electro-acupuncture diagnostic techniques (and their limitations).
Ultimately, patients are responsible for their own health, and I serve to assist them to regain their health and to stay healthy. I educate patients as to the seven pillars of health: 1) good nutrition, 2) clean air, 3) pure water, 4) clear light (and this encompasses exposure to electro-magnetic fields), 5) adequate exercise,
6) enough rest, and 7) peace of mind.
I have written numerous articles on health related subjects, was Contributing Editor of Alternative Medicine magazine, and have done pioneering research on the prevention, causes, and treatment of cancer and heart disease. |
| Licenses/Certifications |
 Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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| AP 135 Florida |
| Education |
Education: 1985-2010 - Graduate and author of innumerable continuing education courses
October, 2006 - Graduate of a course in First Line Therapy offered by Metagenics, Inc.
January, 2002 - Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Integrative Medicine by the National College of Oriental Medicine, Orlando, Florida
January, 2001 - Created and taught the first 60 hour Continuing Education course approved by the
Florida Board of Acupuncture on Acupoint Injection Therapy
March, 2000 - Studied Hyperthermia and Electro-Acupuncture Cancer Therapy at the Klinik St. Georg,
Bad Aibling, Germany
January – December, 1998 - Graduate of a 60 hour program in Toyo Hari Japanese Acupuncture
November, 1994 - December, 2000 - Created, administered, and taught the curriculum at Sarasota’s Academy of Chinese Healing Arts (since renamed East West College of Natural Medicine)
February, 1991 – Completed a 150 hour program with the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders to become a Certified Addictionologist
April – November, 1989 – Completed a six month CEU course at NESA on Manaka style
1985 - 1988– Student of Chinese Herbal Medicine at Florida Institute.
1985 - 1988 – Graduate of several courses in German Electro-Acupuncture and complex homeopathy
April, 1985 – Graduate of courses in German Electro-Acupuncture, Munich, Germany
February 1976 – June, 1977 - School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA, Diploma in Acupuncture
December, 1975 - July, 1976 - Apprentice to Dr. James Tin Yau So and Dr. John Ho Fen Shen, Everett, MA
March, 1973 - December, 1975 – Enrolled at the North American College of Acupuncture, Vancouver
August, 1970 - April, 1972 – Student of Michio Kushi
September, 1969 – January, 1970 – Boston University School of Law
September, 1965 - June, 1969 – Amherst College, Amherst, MA |
| Bio |
Honors and Awards: 2008 – Selected as treating acupuncturist at the 70th annual convention of the National Foundation of Women Legislators
2002 - Awarded Doctorate in Integrative Medicine by the National College of Oriental Medicine
1996 - Voted “Acupuncturist of the Year” by American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
1993 – Honored by the People’s Republic of China for “Outstanding Contributions to the Profession of Acupuncture”
1991 – Voted “Acupuncturist of Distinction” by the Florida State Oriental Medical Association
1987 – Received Diplomate in Acupuncture, NCCAOM; renewed continuously through 2011
Clinical Experience: November, 1984-2010 - Received Florida acupuncture license and have been in the private practice of traditional Chinese medicine ever since.
March, 1982 - December, 1984 – Hired as a Physician’s Assistant to Dr. Wallace S. Willman, past President of the American Osteopathic Association and one of the first practicing physician acupuncturists in the USA, replacing him as the acupuncturist in his very busy practice
January, 1979 - December, 1981 - In private practice in Pittsburgh, PA in association with Murray Susser, MD, then President of the American Holistic Medical Association
May, 1977 – Interned at Lincoln Hospital Acupuncture Detox Clinic, Bronx, New York
October, 1977 - December, 1978 - In private practice in Tucson, Arizona, one of only two practitioners in the entire state. I treated all manner of ailments with remarkable success, primarily employing protocols learned directly from Dr. So.
December, 1975 - July, 1976 - Apprenticed with Dr. James Tin Yau So, founder of NESA, and Dr. John Ho Fen Shen at the Oriental Acupuncture Center in Everett, MA, working 40 to 48 hours each week as an unpaid intern, the most valuable educational experience of my life.
Academic Experience: 2009-2010 –Taught CEU courses to 450 licensed Florida acupuncturists
1999 - 2009 - Created and taught continuing education programs to hundreds of licensed acupuncturists
1994-2000 - Co-founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts of Sarasota, FL.
1991-92 - Co-founded the Suncoast School of Acupuncture in Tampa, FL
1989 - Assisted Dr. John Ho Fen Shen in establishing the John Shen Institute of Chinese Medicine
1985 - 1988 - Taught various courses in at the Florida Institute.
1982 - 1985 – Taught nutrition at the Sarasota County Vocational Technical Institute in Sarasota |
| Memberships: |
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Past President)
Florida State Oriental Medical Association (Past President) |
| Other Languages |
| French, Greek |
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| Payments Accepted |
| all forms |
| Hours |
| Monday - Friday, 8 - 6, Saturday 9 - 1 |
| Cost/Session |
| $80 |
| Practice Areas/Issues Treated |
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Acupuncture / Alternative Medicine
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Auricular Acupuncture
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Cupping
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Electro-Acupuncture
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Japanese Style Acupuncture
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Moxibustion
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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
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| Nearby Cities |
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Nokomis
Osprey
Tallevast
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