Experience_______________________________

 

· In college I studied anatomy, physiology, Chinese medical theory, western pathology, acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, shiatsu massage, taichi, and qigong.

· I did a 1 year internship where I studied with both Chinese and American acupuncturists and herbalists.

· I did a 3 month internship in a shiatsu massage clinic.

· I studied many different forms of qigong for 3 years and participated in the teacher certification for 1000 Hands Buddha qigong.

· After school I participated in a Japanese acupuncture internship for 1 month.

· I worked for 2 1/2 years with an MD in an integrated, holistic health clinic in Houma, LA.  Also at the clinic were an OBGYN, a chiropractor, and massage therapists.

· I taught introductory shiatsu massage for 1 1/2 years at Blue Cliff massage school in Houma, LA.

 

Education_________________________________         

· Michigan State University 1997-2001

           BS, LBS (Lyman Briggs School), Physiology

· Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 2001-2004       

           Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

 

Licenses

· VA license #0121000459

· NCCAOM; Diplomat of Acupuncture

 

Continuing Education

· Teacher certification in 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong

· 1 month internship in Japanese Acupuncture

· Completed Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture course

· Studied Dr. Richard Tan’s balance method of acupuncture

 

Organizations

· American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

· Acupuncture Society of Virginia

· Potomac West Business Association

 

Sarah Shupe, L.Ac., M.A.O.M.

Vital Body and Mind Therapies

2201 Mount Vernon Ave—Ground Floor

Alexandria, VA 22301

 

Phone: 703-217-7124

E-mail: info@acupuncturealexandria.com

Licensed Acupuncturist

Sarah Shupe, L.Ac., M.A.O.M.

About Sarah

I believe everyone can enjoy good health of body, mind and spirit.  In my acupuncture practice I focus on the whole person to bring about lasting healing.  I educate patients on changes they can make in their own lives to improve and sustain their health.  In these ways I help them achieve their health goals and restore balance in their bodies and their lives.