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EDUCATION

2005 LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST (LAc)

State of Minnesota
Diplomate, Acupuncture, (NCCAOM)
2001-2005 NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, MN

Master of Acupuncture
1982-1985 GOUCHER COLLEGE TOWSON, MD

Master of Dance-movement and Therapy
1976 MANKATO UNIVERSITY MANKATO, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

EXPERIENCE

May 05-Aug. 05 COURAGE CENTER GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Successfully performed acupuncture on approx. 100 patients with severe spinal cord injuries and/or neurological disorders to assist in coping with pain and emotional trauma

Sept. 04-Aug. 05 EDITH DAVID CLINIC BLOOMINGTON, MN
Jan. 04-Apr. 04 Administered Acupuncture Tui Na and other oriental therapies on 400+ patients suffering from chronic health problems (e.g. insomnia, stress, digestive disorders and allergies) and acute conditions (e.g. pain management, respiratory symptoms, flu)

May 04-Aug. 04 ALIVENESS PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Treated approx. 50 patients with HIV and AIDS using acupuncture/oriental medicine therapies

2002-2005 MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Part-time Teacher Facilitating Yoga & Creative Movement Classes

2002-2004 EAST/WEST CLINIC ROSEVILLE, MN
Part-time Office Manager (5 acupuncturists)

2000-2001 ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN SLEEP LAB MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Sleep Technician: Responsible for assessing, monitoring and analyzing referred patients

1999-2000 REGINA HOSPITAL, GRACE UNIT HASTINGS, MN
Expressive Arts Therapist: Provided individual and group psychotherapy to older adults with a wide range of mental health issues in an outpatient setting

1991-1999 MINNEAPOLIS CLINIC OF NEUROLOGY MINNEAPOLIS, MN
EEG Technician, Metro Minneapolis and Southern Minnesota
Administered EEGís to referred patients in various medical facilities, provided EEG services to 45-60 patients per month

1990-1994 ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Psychotherapist, On-call
Facilitated psychotherapy sessions to adults in mental health institutions

1989-1990 RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Therapist
Provided psychotherapy services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness

1988-1989 CAROLINE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DENTON, MD
Treatment Director
Administered Outreach Programs for adults with chronic mental health issues

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

County Coordinator, CHANNEL MARKERS, MARYLAND
Movement Therapist, Senior Outreach Project, STATE of MARYLAND
EEG Technician, BON SECOURS HOSPITAL, MARYLAND
Teacher, DAKOTA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
Supervisor, HORIZON APARTMENTS (Developmentally Disabled Adults)
EEG Technician, NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MINNESOTA

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTERTAINER: Part-time work as a CLOWN, MRS. CLAUS and FORTUNE TELLER
ACTOR: Worked under the direction of GARLAND WRIGHT at the GUTHRIE THEATER
MOVEMENT CONSULTANT: Facilitated PERSONAL GROWTH & character development using movement
SPANISH: Excellent working knowledge (5 years)