Biography

I hold a Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine. I am licensed to practice Naturopathic Medicine in Germany, am a NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and and was a licensed acupuncturist in Texas. I graduated in March 1997 from Europe's most prestigious college specializing in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the Naturopathic College Josef Angerer (Heilpraktikerschule Josef Angerer) in Munich, Germany.
During my second year (1995) at Josef Angerer I studied treatment modalities like acupuncture (Five Element Acupuncture, TCM and Medical Acupuncture), massage and chiropractic. I used these skills in the student clinic for the treatment of pain and depression in conjunction with other treatment modalities, like trigger point injections and homeopathy.
I concurrently did an internship at an Ob/Gyn office performed acupuncture treatments, consultations in homeopathy, herbology and nutrition, laboratory work, clinical management. After completing my licensing exam with the German Health Department in 1996, I was fully accredited to utilize acupuncture as a treatment modality.
My specializations using this form of treatment included treating women suffering from painful gynecological disorders, infertility and problems during pregnancy.
After moving to the United States in 1997 I did an internship at a Chiropractic and Pain Management Clinic in Dallas. I continued my focus in the field of pain management and frequently participated in meetings of the Fibromyalgia and the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD) Support groups. I advised group members in lifestyle and dietary changes, and treated their pain and secondary symptoms with naturopathic treatment modalities while in private practice as a naturopath. I specialized also in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
During my studies (1998-2001) at the Academy of Oriental Medicine (AOMA), Texas, I was able to continue utilizing my medical acupuncture skills and as well as enhancing my skills in Traditional Chinese Medicine, ear acupuncture and Chinese herbology and Oriental bodywork (Zen Shiatsu) during my practice at the Academy of Oriental Medicine patient clinic. My graduate thesis at AOMA was entitled "Zen Shiatsu in the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy". I utilized multiple treatment modality skills for people experiencing musculoskeletal diseases, repetitive strain injuries and pain related to cancer. Altogether I have accumulated 6000 hours of various health related university courses. Additionally, I have had exposure to Western Medicine through my studies, work in clinics and my association with physicians and allied health professionals.
My professors at AOMA Dr. Ma, Dr. Wang, Dr. Wu, R. Laguna, Dr. Shen, Dr. He

In 2001 I co-founded with Dr. Michael Capobianco the Austin Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group and continue informing group members about studies on RSD, changes in laws and regulations and finding health care providers. I also volunteered at the Travis County Medical Alliance in Texas, working on projects like “Baby think it over” to prevent teenage pregnancies.  

I received my acupuncture license from the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners in 2002. I  practiced Integrative Medicine in my private professional practice, with acupuncture, Chinese herbs and neuromuscular techniques (including massage and osteopathy) being the most frequent utilized modalities. My specialties continued to be pain management, gynecology and obstetrics.
As well as focusing on my private health care practice, I am also an educator. I was certified as a Continuing Education Provider and Massage Therapy Instructor through the Texas State Department of Health. I offered Continuing Education Classes to Registered Massage Therapist and other holistic health practitioners. My courses include Myofascial Release Techniques for the painful shoulder, upper and middle back, and low back and buttocks muscles and their trigger points. I also write and publish articles related to health care and pain management. One of my articles, "The Fifth Vital Sign: Pain," was published in Acupuncture Today. It was written to assist acupuncturists in the evaluation and understanding of chronic pain.
I continue studying conventional medicine by attending workshops, reading articles and research papers published in The Medical Letter, Audio Digest of Internal Medicine and Journal Watch. I also review literature related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine published in Acupuncture Today, the Herbalgram, and German naturopathic magazines.
Now I am practicing in my clinic for Naturopathic Medicine in Koblenz, Germany, offering traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine, chiropractic and osteopathy, massages and neuromuscular therapies. In my practice I offer also medical wellness (preventative treatments to deal with stress and tension and help to relax) and beauty treatments, like acupuncture-facelift and facial massages. I also attended the Holistic Beauty School Kutz-Breimer (Berufsfachschule für Kosmetik Kutz-Breimer) in Germany and am a state licensed esthetician since 1989.
I am also an educator at different Naturopathic schools and give continuing education classes to Naturopathic and Medical Doctors. Classes I offer are lymphatic drainage, TCM for the gynecological practice, TCM in geriatrics, Qi Gong, Triggerpoint Therapy, Chinese Herbology, Neuromuscular Techniques and Massage techniques, Lab Work, Zen Shiatsu, and I also teach midwifes in acupuncture.
 

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