Experience and Specialized Training
Credentials
Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture, 2007 (M.S.)
Certification from The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute, Santa Fe, NM, Completion in 2026
Board-Certified in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM since 2007 (Dipl.Ac.)
Pennsylvania State License in Acupuncture since 2007 (L.Ac.).
Member of the American Association of Acupuncturists (ASA)
Member of the Association of Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania (APA)
Clinical History
Acupuncturist for the NeuroPsychiatry Center, Bridgeville, PA, 2008-2012
Allied Health Team at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. 2011-Present.
Co-Investigator/Clinical Acupuncturist on several research studies, including Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Pain, 2015
Specialized Training
Myofascial Trigger Points and Acupuncture Physical Medicine, 2004-2007.
Japanese Acupuncture training with Kiiko Matsumoto, 2004-2007.
WHO-sponsored TCM training program in Beijing China; Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of WFAS, 2006
Balance Method Acupuncture with Dr. Richard Teh-fuTan and Dr. Eileen Han, 2015-2016
Stroke Rehab using Nanopuncture with Clayton Shiu, 2019
Acupuncture for Migraines with Dr. Ayla Wolf, 2020
Neuropuncture and Electrical Acupuncture with Dr. Michael Corradino, 2020
Neuropuncture for Internal Medicine with Dr. Michael Corradino, 2023
Comprehensive Training in Neuro-Acupuncture: with Dr. Jason Hao, Level 2 Certified 2023-2024