Certifications & Credentials

Board Certified NJ Licensed Acupuncturist

In September, 2000 I became Board Certified and Licensed in New Jersey to practice acupuncture. #25MZ00017700

Also, in March, 2000 became certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCAOM).  Which is now recognized as (NCBAHM) National Certification Board for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.  #14203

You can find more information at:  www.NCBAHM.org; or www.ncbahm.org

Masters in Five Element Acupuncture & Eastern Philosophy

In 1999 I graduated with a Maters degree from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (TAI) specializing in the Five Element Tradition & Tai Sophia (School of Philosophy and Healing in Action).

Zero Balancing / Energetic Structural Acupressure

I became in Certified in Zero Balancing in 1998, as a parallel track during my acupuncture training with the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (TAI).  I was intrigued with the elegance of therapeutic skilled touch in both receiving and giving ZB sessions; while feeling the well-being within myself and witnessing the healing potential beneficial changes in clients!

You can find more information at:  www.zerobalancing.com 

Zero Balancing (ZB):  "The Art and Science of integrating body energy & body structure through skilled touch."

                                                         --- Fritz Smith, MD, Founder of ZB

Zero Balancing is the first manual therapy system to focus on the relationship of body energy to body structure.  

ZB is a Healing Art system of internal transformation, facilitating a person to become who they want to be by creating experiences of expanded states of awareness and new possibilities for personal growth.

Zero Balancing is focused on Self-Actualization and health, including symptom recovery mentally, emotionally or physically.  People in any number of situations can benefit from ZB:  the person under pressure seeking relaxation, physical tension or muscle skeletal recovery; to a person being proactive about maintaining optimal health, performance enhancement or is on a journey of Soul Development and Spiritual Virtue!

"Change is inevitable; growth and transformation are choices."  --- Dr. Fritz Smith

Benefits of Zero Balancing:

* The experience of fundamental well-being and relaxation.

* Reduced muscle skeletal tension and joint pain in the body.

* Holistic Health support in Body-Mind-Soul-Spirit support through life changes & transitions.

* Momentum for Self-Actualization & Spiritual growth.

* Performance enhancement in sport, fitness, hobbies and daily life activities.

"The mission of Zero Balancing Association is to promote greater health and healing in the world through the integration of energy and structure, utilizing skilled touch."

Certified Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Teaching Disciple

My journey with Tai Chi began in 1990 with the Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan International Federation.  With sincere devotion to the art of Tai Chi training I was invited to become and earned a Certified Teaching Discipleship in 2001, under the mentorship of Sifu Martin Kennedy and approved by Grand Master Sikung Eddie Wu.

Please visit www.wustyle.com for more information and to understand the lineage of the Wu Style Family history!

I have now been teaching and with ongoing training for over 35 year's of experience sharing the benefits of Tai Chi Chuan.

Certified Clinical Aroma-Therapist & Essential Oil Consultant

My journey with essential oils and aromatherapy spans over 25 years of self study and application to my own lifestyle and well-being, using Young Living Essential Oils.

In 2009 I did an 8 month long certification with Master Jeffrey Yuen applying essential oils in a Chinese Medicine context. 

I also completed a two year Clinical Aromatherapist certification process with The Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy in 2018.

For over 13 years to the present time I have studied continuing education in essential oils with Peter Holmes, founder of Snow Lotus Aromatherapy; using essential oils in Chinese Medicine especially being trained in "Aroma Acupoint Therapy" where I apply essential oils directly on acupuncture points in clinic.

* Chronic Fatigue

* Long/Post/Chronic COVID

* Mental Health & Emotional Balance for stress, anxiety and depression

*Gastro-Intestinal Digestive health

*Respiratory and Lung Support; sinus congestion, bronchitis, RSV, COPD etc.

Certified Stress Management Educator

I completed a Certification in Stress Management Education in 1994 with the Biofeedback Institute of America.

I am available for consulting in Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Management for seminars, workshops, webinars for all businesses, schools, fitness centers, clinics, colleges and universities for both student and staff development.