Practitioner of acupuncture and Oriental medicine serving as an expert witness with more than 10 years of professional experience in traditional Chinese medicine and integrative health care. This licensed acupuncturist’s clinical work focuses on acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and complementary therapeutic approaches used to address a variety of health conditions. The expert has prior experience providing expert witness services in matters involving acupuncture and Oriental medicine practice. Credentials include Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Licensure includes Licensed Acupuncturist through the California Acupuncture Board. Certification includes Diplomate in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, along with Clean Needle Technique certification and additional training in integrative medicine practices.

Clinical expertise includes acupuncture treatment and traditional Chinese medicine modalities used in patient care and integrative health management. The practitioner’s work incorporates Chinese herbal medicine, including the recommendation of patent herbal formulas as well as the preparation of individualized herbal prescriptions from a dispensary of single Chinese herbs. Complementary therapeutic approaches within this practice include meditation, yoga-based therapeutic practices, Ayurvedic medicine, Tibetan medicine, Tui-na massage, aromatherapy, homeopathic therapies, flower essences, and sound therapy.

A significant area of clinical experience involves supportive care for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. This work includes the use of acupuncture and Oriental medicine techniques to support patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery, with attention to symptom management and supportive care during medical treatment. The practitioner has worked with patients across various stages of cancer treatment while integrating traditional Chinese medicine approaches with broader health care management.

Professional roles include leadership of a private medical practice focused on acupuncture and integrative medicine as well as academic instruction within doctoral and master’s programs in traditional Oriental medicine. Responsibilities have included clinical treatment, faculty teaching in acupuncture and Oriental medicine programs, and supervision within clinical training environments. The expert’s background also includes fellowship training in a hospital rehabilitation department and clinical work in integrative medicine settings.