I am a licensed acupuncturist in private practice in Portland, Oregon since May, 1993 whose work is informed by 40 years as a licensed massage therapist and an interdisciplinary B.A. in Dance/Movement Studies and Health & Healing from Naropa University. My professional credentials include a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, diplomate status conferred by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and certificates of advanced study from the Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China and the World Health Organization International Acupuncture Training Center at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China. I served on the Board of Trustees of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. My clinical practice is in network with Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser/CHP, PacificSource, HealthNet, Providence, Cigna, TriWest, and CareOregon.Specialties: Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, utilization management, credentialing and independent medical exams.