Golden Child Acupuncture
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Christine received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the School of Classical Chinese Medicine at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Her education was focused on the Huangdi Neijing, a classical acupuncture text dating back over 2000 years. The school focused on student translation of ancient texts in an attempt to return our medicine to the roots. Scholarship is essential to providing good medical care. Students not only learned "protocols" but basic foundational science to understand why the protocols work.
She used the details of the channel theory outlined in this book to write her thesis in school titled, "The Clinical Relevance of Tattoos in Chinese Medicine." She loves integrating the ancient wisdom she learned in school into the modern lives we all live.
She has trained in Chinese herbal medicine as well as western herbal medicine . She practices Shonishin, a gentle form of non-insertion acupuncture for babies and children.She was trained in infant cranial-sacral by Carol Gray. She prides herself in learning from the best so she can bring better care to her patients.
She learned Zhu scalp acupuncture from Edythe Vickers, ND, LAc and assisted Edie teaching students this valuable system at NUMN for seven years. Zhu scalp acupuncture assists in stroke recovery and neurological conditions such as MS.
Her training has included supporting chronic diseases such as fibromyalgia, cancer support, multiple sclerosis, migraines, paralysis, and chronic pain. She also focused studies on gynecology, fertility, pediatrics, and addiction. She uses acupuncture, acupressure, Shonishin, moxa, cupping, electroacupuncture, guasha, medical qigong, cranial-sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, nutritional counseling, and Shiatsu massage in various combinations for all treatments. She custom designs Western and Eastern herbal prescriptions applied topically or taken internally.
Christine is an advocate for the Queer and Trans (LGBTQQIA2S+) community and their families. She understands the impacts that inequality has on health facing women, BIPOC, transgender/gender fluid/NB folks, and immigrants.
She believes in holistic child rearing and enjoys all the creative ways parenting is practiced in Portland. She loves helping parents accomplish health and wellness goals, like sleeping through the night or working on developmental delays.
She relaxes by practicing Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) with her wife and teaching her doodles, and chickens new circus tricks. Joy is one of the essential ingredients to longevity.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, High Honors
National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR, 2008-2012
Thesis: “Clinical Relevance of Tattoos in Chinese Medicine”
Bachelor of Science, General Science Major, Minors in Biology and Women’s Studies
Portland State University, Portland, OR 2006-2008
Pre-med track
Associate of Science
Portland Community College, Portland, OR, 2004-2006
Pre-medical Track
Rudolf Steiner College, Fair Oaks, CA 2002-2004
Early Childhood Development Training and Anthroposophical Medicine Training
Teaching
National University of Natural Medicine (National College of Natural Medicine), Portland,OR
Adjunct Faculty 2016-Current
Classes Taught: Clinical Case Studies II-III, Chinese Medicine Diagnostics I-II, Acu-moxa Points I-III & V, Acu-moxa Techniques I- III, V&VI, Clinical Medicine (LGBTQ+, Gynecology blocks), Introduction to Chinese Medicine (Energetic Boundaries block), Auricular Acupuncture, Foundations of Chinese Medicine substitute instructor, Qi Gong substitute instructor
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Supervisor Portland, OR 2018-Current
Clinical Observation, Clinical Mentorship Rotation, and Internship Supervisor NUNM Health Clinic, Portland, OR 2018-Current
Teacher’s Assistant 2013-2020
Classes: Acu-Moxa I-VI, Acu-Moxa Techinques I-VI, Auricular Acupuncture, Advanced Acu-Moxa Techniques, Palpation and Perception I-III,
Foundations of Classical Chinese Medicine I-III, and Internal Medicine I-III
Portland Community College, Portland, OR, 2006-2009
Science, Math, and ESL Tutor, PCC Cascade Campus Tutoring Center
Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Geometry, Algebra,Trigonometry, and English as a Second Language
Swallowtail Waldorf School, Hillsboro, OR 2002-2004
Kindergarten Assistant and Substitute, Sex Education Teacher, Aftercare Director, and Summer Arts Camp Teacher
Clinical Experience
Golden Child Acupuncture, LLC, Portland, OR 2013-Current
Owner and Practitioner
NUNM Health Clinic, Portland, OR, 2018-Current
Clinical Supervisor
Sunnyside NUNM Clinic, Clackamas, OR, 2018-2019
Clinical Supervisor
An Hao Clinic, Portland, OR 2011
Volunteer Preceptor for Edythe Vickers, ND, LAc
Certificate and Trainings
Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders, Jamie Hampton LAc, 18 hours, 2022
Moxibustion Material and Methods, Lorraine Wilcox LAc, 6 hours, 2021
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for PCOS, Dr Ming Jing, 2 hours, 2021
Treating Disease of the Lower Jiao, Shen Nong Society East Asian Herbal Medicine Conference, 7.5 hours, 2020
The Memory of the Heart Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture to Defend and Nourish the Shen, Monica Kobylecka, 15 hours, 2020
OSHA Safety Webinar, Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2 hours, 2020
Covid-19 Clinical Trials in China, HerbCareUS: Public Herbal Donations during Covid-19, Filling the Gap: A Call to Action for Acupuncturists,
NCCAOM Town Hall Meeting, 2 hours, 2020
Malpractice and Liability during Covid-19, NCCAOM Town Hall, 2 hours, 2020
Reopening Clinic During COVID-19: Personal Protections, Safety & Chinese Herbs, NCCAOM Town Hall, 2 hours, 2020
Hospitals: Current State of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine and Preparing for the Future, NCCAOM Town Hall, 2 hours, 2020
Foundations II: Kiiko Matusmoto's Hara Diagnosis, Monica Kobylecka, 13.5 hours, 2020
Foundations I : Kiiko Matsumoto's Hara Diagnosis, Monica Kobylecka, 13.5 hours, 2020
Integrative Pelvic Therapy, Kathryn Kloos, ND, 14 hours, 2019
Vaccinations Continuing Education Course, Heather Zwickey, PHD, 8 hours, 2019
Reversing Systemic Toxicity, Kiiko Matsumoto, Lac, 15 hours, 2019
Integrative Energetic Anatomy and Manipulations, Regis Blin and Sylvie Martin, 19 hours, 2019
Getting Started in Chinese Medicine Dermatology, Diana Herman, LAc, 2018
Medical Cannabis Conference, NUNM, 12 hours, 2018
HIPAA for Covered Entities, NUNM, 2018
Chinese Liniments: Preparations and Use,Golden Compass, 2 hours, 2018
Active Isolated Stretching I/II, Moving Mountain Institute, 13 hours, 2018
Transgender Health 101, Sacred Vessel Natural Medicine, 8 hours, 2018
Cranial Sacral Therapy, I-III Moving Mountain Institute, 37.5 hours 2015-2018
Tooth from a Tiger’s Mouth Seminars: Gong Fu Sports Medicine, Tom Bisio 1, 14 hours, 2017
Foundations of Medical Pulse Diagnosis, 12 hours, 2017
Subtle Hands, Carol Gray, 21 hours, 2017
Infant Cranial Sacral Therapy, Carol Gray, 42 hours, 2017
Integrated Visceral Techinques I &II, Moving Mountain Institute, 13 hours, 2017
Gua Sha Facial Rejuvenation and Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, Beth Griffing, LAc and Cecily Braden, LE, 16 hours, 2017
Habitual Miscarriage: Diagnosis and Treatment with Case Studies, Sharon Weizenbaum, 6 hours, 2016
Integrative Fertility Symposium, Vancouver, BC, 26 hours, 2016
Myofascial Release I-II, Moving Mountain Institute, 13 hours, 2016
Fire Dragon Qi Gong, Master Wu, 16 hours, 2016
Insurance and Billing Seminar, NCNM, 20 hours, 2015
Neijing Medicine: 27 Techniques of the Guanzhen- Physiology, Pathology, and Practice, David White, 13 hours, 2015
Wilderness First Aid, NOLS, Portland, OR, 16 hours, 2015
Case Studies from a Female Doctor, Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, Alahambra Medical University, 4 hours, 2015
Meaningful Care Conference: LGBTQIA Health Care Competency, 20 hours, 2014
Oregon Pain Management Units, A Train Education, 6 hours, 2014
Rebozo Training and Advanced Rebozo Doula Training, Gena Kirby Garcia, 36 hours, 2013-2014
Matrona Holistic Doula Training, Whapio Bartlett, 20 hours, 2013
Holistic Pelvic Care I-II, Tami Kent, MSPT, 2012-2013
CPR certification, Just in Time Training, 2012-Current
Moxibustion Seminar, Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, Emperor’s College, 15 hours, 2012
Trans Healthcare NOW, Basic Rights Oregon, 8 hours, 2011
Neijing Acupuncture, Dr Edward Neal, MD, 1 year course, 2010-2011
Healing Community Trauma, Acupuncturists Without Borders, 15 hours, 2011
Japanese Moxibustion, Bob Quinn, DSOM, LAc, NCNM, 8 hours, 2011
Sunnyfield Institute of Herbal Studies: Advanced Western Herbalism, Matthew Wood, 90 hours, 2008
Publications, Lectures, and Interviews
2020 LGBTQ+ Diversity and Inclusion Training, Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center, 2 hours, February 2020
2019 Can Acupuncture Help You Have Better Sex?, Aly Semigran,
Lan Su Garden Presentation Series, Lecture on The Sanjiao, Spring 2014
Professional Affiliations
Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Member, 2020- Present
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Dipl. Of Acupuncture, 2012-current
Oregon Medical Board, Acupuncture License, 2013-current
Awards
Nominee for Best Thesis Award, NCNM, 2012