Bio
Janet C. Tsai was a Clinical Supervisor at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Initiative for Women with Disabilities (IWD Clinic) and also a Clinic Supervisor at the Pacific College Acupuncture Clinic. She was on faculty at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in the Acupuncture Department and Bioscience Department.
She furthered her training and knowledge in Oriental Medicine by studying the traditional techniques of Zheng Gu Tui Na (bone setting) with well-known practitioners in both the United States and Taiwan. In Taiwan, she studied at the China Medical University Hospital, recognized for Acupuncture and Zheng Gu Tui Na. She worked in the departments of Gynecology, Orthopedics, and Neurology.
Janet was a Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Committee of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She was certified by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in Clean Needle Technique.
She maintained a private practice in New York City, Herban Acupuncture, and successfully treated patients with a wide range of conditions. She specialized in Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal therapies, and other modalities such as moxa, cupping, gua sha, and Zheng Gu Tuina massage techniques.
Specialties:
- Alternative & Complementary Medicine
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Credentials
- Education
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Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, New York, September 1996-December 1999
- Internship
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RIMAC Sports Medicine Training Center, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), San Diego, CA, September 1999
- Board Certifications
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Diplomat in Acupuncture, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), September 2001 - PresentDiplomat in Chinese Herbology, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), July 1998 - PresentClean Needle Technique, July 1998
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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December 2002 - PresentJune 2001 - PresentSeptember 2000 to PresentSeptember 2006-Present
Activity
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How are acupuncture and acupressure different?
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How does acupressure work?
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What Chinese herbs treat digestion problems?
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What Chinese herbs can help reduce stress?
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Can I use Chinese herbs and conventional medicines together?
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What is Qi in traditional Chinese medicine?
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