Undergraduate Degrees:
University of Utah, Summa Cum Laude, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
Bachelor of Science, Business Management (with honors)
Master’s Degree:
Pacific College of Health and Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2011
Master’s of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM)
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Certificate of Completion: International TCM Training Program
Doctoral Degree:
Pacific College of Health and Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2018
Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Certifications, Post-Doctorate and Continuing Education:
The pursuit of lifelong learning that supports my patients healing journey is my greatest passion. In my chosen field, the opportunities to continue learning and evolving are endless. It is my sincere hope that as I continue to grow and challenge myself, I will have a deeper skill set, a fresh perspective and a host of comprehensive modalities to assist each patient’s own unique journey.
Certifications and Trainings In Progress:
National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches Certified (NBHWC) (October 2022)
Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist (January 2024)
Certifications and Trainings Completed:
Functional and Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMAC)
ACE Certified Health and Wellness Coach
ACE Certified Behavior Change Specialist
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM-CES Corrective Exercise Specialist
Functional Medicine FT Certification
American Red Cross CPR and AED Certified (biannual)
Board Certified American Association of Drugless Practitioners
Board Certified American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners
Gross Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab: Upper Extremities
Gross Anatomy, Muscle Palpation and Cadaver Lab: Lower Extremities
Gross Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab: The Spinal Column
Gross Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab: Low Back, Hip and Groin
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Assessment and Treatment of Upper Extremity Injuries
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Assessment and Treatment of Lower Extremity Injuries
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Assessment and Treatment of The Spinal Column
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Assessment and Treatment of Low Back, Hip and Groin
Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise Training (Upper Body)
Western Medicine Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
Anatomy and Cadaver Lab for Acupuncturists
Health Information Literacy to Improve Patient Care
Traumatology As Treated by TCM Basic Level
Traumatology as Treated by TCM Advanced Level
Improving Athletic Performance Part 1
Improving Athletic Performance Part 2
The Physiological Benefits of Exercise
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR
Lower Extremity: Assessment and Treatment of Myofascial Sinews
Sports Medicine Acupuncture: Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab of the Lower Extremity
Putting Tangible Qi Into Clinical Practice
Medical Marijuana and TCM
Chinese Way to Health and Longevity
“What is Qi” Seminar
ICD-10/11Insurance Billing and Medical Coding for Patient Care (annual)
Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui
Inner Compass Acupuncture
Sylvan Institute Western Herbs in TCM Field Study
The Longevity Villages of the World
Didactic Medical Qi Kung
TCM Supportive Treatment for Prostate Cancer
TCM Treatment of Diabetes
The World of Chen Xiuyuan: Consumptive Diseases
The World of Chen Xiuyuan: Medical History
The World of Chen Xiuyuan: Struck By Wind
Dao De Jing Ethics and Morality Part 1
Dao De Jing Ethics and Morality Part 2