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Charles is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Vermont and National Board Certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. He received his Master of Oriental Medicine Degree from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine (IICM). Charles is the only certified practitioner of Toyohari Japanese Meridian Therapy in Vermont.  He has been practicing in Vermont since 1998.

Experience

EASTERN VIEW CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE (S. Burlington, VT)

Acupuncturist and Herbalist; Private Practice

Ongoing classes in Qigong, Diet, and Nurtition.

JULY 2008 - PRESENT

VERMONT CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (Shelburne, VT)

Acupuncturist and Herbalist; Private Practice

Ongoing classes in Qigong, Diet and Nutrition.

FEBRUARY 2001 - JULY 2008

NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBOLOGY (Shelburne, VT)

Acupuncturist and Herbalist; Private Practice

AUGUST 1999-FEBRUARY 2001

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT (Burlington, VT)

Guest Lecturer

Yearly Presentation on Acupuncture (history, theory, technique, diagnosis, demonstration)

NOVEMBER 2003-PRESENT

RUTLAND AREA SCHOOLS (Rutland, VT)

Guest Lecturer

Acupuncture Lecture and Demonstration (introduction, demonstration)

NOVEMBER 2008 AND MAY 2009

Education

International Institute of Chinese Medicine - Master of Oriental Medicine (M.O.M.), Santa Fe, NM August 1998

Arizona State University - Master of Arts (M.A.) Tempe, AZ, December 1991

Boston College - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chestnut Hill, MA, June 1989

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Vermont Acupuncture License (L.Ac.) - # 091-0000064

Toyohari Japanese Meridian Therapy Certification - May 2007

National Board Certification in Acupuncture - NCCAOM Diplomate (Dipl.Ac.)

National Board Certification in Chinese Herbal Medicine - NCCAOM Diplomate (Dipl. CH)

Clean Needle Technique Certified