Ryan Smith, M.S., L.Ac. Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

As Clinical Integrative Program Manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I oversee the integrative medicine service's daily clinical and administrative operations. I manage clinical programs for adult and pediatric populations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. My responsibilities include enhancing patient care, supporting the integration of therapies like acupuncture, massage, yoga, and mind-body practices, and driving programmatic development. Additionally, I work closely with leadership to align clinical services with ongoing research, operational goals, and patient care standards, focusing on advancing the field of integrative oncology.

New York, United States

- Developed EnergyPoints, a mobile app guiding acupressure use for cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbances- Co-Investigated NCI (NIH) funded feasibility study exploring the use of technology to promote acupressure self-care- NCI (NIH)-Issued Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant

- Regular speaker at acupuncture, integrative medicine, and patient education events, including speaking engagements with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, CancerCare, the International Conference on Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, and the Essential Oils for Healthcare Professionals Conference

37 W. 20Th St., Suite 607, New York, Ny 10011

- Oversee daily operation of busy acupuncture clinic (formerly Ryan Smith Acupuncture)- Train and lead team of licensed acupuncturists to provide consistently high standard of patient care- Diagnose the root cause of patients’ pain and internal dysfunction to provide the most targeted and effective treatment- Treat patients using both traditional Chinese medicine and leading-edge motor and trigger point needling techniques to relieve pain (acute and chronic), alleviate symptoms, and restore whole-body wellness- Provide specialized treatment for cancer and its side effects, sports injuries, detoxification, and post-surgical recovery- Teach patients safe and effective self-care methods, such as acupressure and essential oil use, to promote lasting wellness

- Exploring innovative uses of technology to promote safe, effective self-care techniques

Developed and taught the various acupuncture curriculum- Instructor of "Foundations of Evidence-Informed Practice"- Instructor of "Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders"- Instructor of "Myology and Trigger Points"

80 8Th Ave, New York, Ny 10011

- Taught and supervised third-year acupuncture students in a range of skills, including intake, palpation, diagnosis, point location, needlings, and motor and trigger point dry needling- Instructed students taking Year III Comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine and NCCAOM Board Review Courses- Developed and implemented didactic and practical curriculum, including the didactic Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Principles course and the Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders course.- Trained supervision team faculty to ensure successful implementation of new curriculum- Prepared students to take National Board Exams by reviewing entire M.S. in Acupuncture Curriculum, including theory, diagnosis, treatment, and safety

160 E 34Th St New York, Ny 10016

- Treated cancer patients for a wide range of symptoms (including cancer-related fatigue, pain, nausea, constipation, insomnia, and anxiety) to alleviate discomfort and promote healing- Successfully integrated acupuncture into western medical setting- Collaborated with occupational therapists from Rusk Rehabilitation to create optimal care plan for head and neck cancer patients- Developed and spearheaded Oncology Acupuncture Externship Program, giving licensed acupuncturists the opportunity to train and to apply Chinese Medicine techniques in a western medical environment

- Project managed Phase I of Grumpy Fish Initiative, which administered 1,200 aromatherapy kits and booklets to pediatric oncology patients across 5 hospitals in 3 states- Inventoried nationwide pediatric oncology programs to establish targets and established points of contact at each targeted hospital- Planned and implemented a volunteer event to assemble each kit- Trained hospital staff in aromatherapy, administration of patient satisfaction surveys, and distribution of kits and booklets- Gathered feedback through surveys and aggregated data

- Interned under Diane Rooney, M.S., L.Ac., LMT- Assisted in use of aromatherapy, massage, acupressure, and acupuncture to treat side effects associated with cancer therapy- Supported the successful integration of complementary therapies in a hospital setting

Southbury, Ct

- Interned under Emilie Conor, P.T., L. Ac. - Trained in advanced, world-renowned Japanese Acupuncture techniques developed by Kiiko Matsumoto, an approach currently taught at Harvard Medical School- Assisted in the diagnostic evaluation and the treatment of patients - Performed administrative duties, including answering phones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, taking medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, and preparing patients for examination

Master Of Science In Acupuncture, Acupuncture And Herbal Medicine

Activities and Societies: Class Representative; Advisory Board for Institutional Development- Reflective Acupuncture Practicum.

Certificate, Sports Medicine

- Trained in specialized acupuncture for treating sports injuries

Certificate, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist Certificate

- Trained in the National Detoxification (NADA) Protocol, utilizing five auricular acupuncture points to support recovery from drug.

Certificate, Dragon Rises

- Trained in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, a system of diagnostics relying on the sensation, qualities, and structure.

Certificate, Advanced Oncology Acupuncture

- Trained in the safe and effective treatment of cancer patients - Leaned appropriate treatment plans for common types of cancer - Gained.

Certificate, French Language, Culture And Civilization

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication

Engineering, Management, And Liberal Arts