My Certifications
Diplomate of Herbal Medicine
A Diplomate of Herbal Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). NCBAHM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and herbal medicine (AHM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Herbal Medicine, please visit the NCBAHM Website.
State Board Licenses
Hawaii License #ACU-1340
California License #9849
Colorado License #ACU 2958
Training and other certifications
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine completed in 2025 from Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental medicine
Classical Five Element Acupuncture program completed in 2005 in Santa Monica, CA with Neil Gumerick, L.Ac., who studied directly under JR Worsley.
Master’s of Science and Oriental Medicine completed in 2004 from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA.
AMERICAN RED CROSS (ADULT, CHILD, AND BABY) CPR, FIRST AID AND AED