Hi, I'm Melissa.
I love acupuncture. I love its colorful history, I love that it encourages a stronger relationship with nature, and I love that it encourages our bodies to heal themselves.
Most of all, I love that acupuncture is a medium for me to participate in the lives of so many amazing people. It allows me to help people do the things that they love.
Acupuncture is my way of restoring and spreading joy. It is my small part in reuniting your best friend with his guitar and helping your sister dance to greatness. I understand the importance of doing something you love. When people can do what they love without pain or physical limitations, they are happy. That happiness is contagious, and the world can be a better place because of it.
I look forward to learning about your passions, your hobbies, and your dreams - and helping you achieve them, one acupuncture needle at a time!
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Acupuncturist
by the state of Utah | DOPL
Diplomate of Acupuncture
by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
the national certifying body for acupuncturists in the United States.
Fundamentals of Acupuncture for Oncology
from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist
by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
Sound Healing - Level 1
by Acutonics
Thousand Hands Buddha QiGong Instructor
by Ling Gui International Healing QiGong School
External Thai Herbal Medicine
by Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpa / Old Medicine Hospital -Chiang Mai, Thailand
EDUCATION
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine - Portland, OR
Master’s Degree of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine — 2011-2014
Clinical Internship experience:
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OCOM community clinics - Portland, OR
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Outside In community health clinic - Portland, OR
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Quest Center for Health FSR program - Portland, OR
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Jiangsu Provincial Hospital - Nanjing, China
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TCM Community Hospital - Nanjing, China
Nanjing University school of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Post-Graduate Internship - 2014
Nanjing, China
Bastyr University - Seattle, WA
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine - 2010-2011
National University of Health Sciences - Lombard, IL
Bachelor’s degree (BS) of BioMedical Sciences - 2008-2010
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Voted 'Best Acupuncturist in Utah' 2019
In the 2nd annual 'Best of Utah: MIND & BODY' awards by City Weekly.
Voted 'Best Acupuncturist in Utah' 2018
In the 1st annual 'Best of Utah: MIND & BODY' awards by City Weekly.
AFFILIATIONS
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Licensed Acupuncturist
Treating cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families at the Wellness Center located within the Huntsman Cancer Institute campus.
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Current Member
MusiCares Medical Network
Flow Acupuncture is a proud volunteer in the MusiCares Medical Network, providing healthcare to musicians in need.