NESA's Alumni Magazine Winter 2014 by New England School of Acupuncture

NESA’s Magazine for Alumni & Friends

Winter 2013 - 2014

CURRENTS Alumni Weekend 2013 Alumni Award Winners Diane Iuliano ‘92 Kristen E. Porter ‘94 David W. Sollars ‘00

CURRENTS Winter 2013 - 2014

James & Isabel So Scholarship Fund

Letter from the President Dear NESA Alumni and Friends,

In this Issue 2 Letter from the President 3 James and Isabel So Scholarship Fund Commencement 2013 4 Faculty Spotlight Student Spotlight 5 NESA in Research Legislative Update 6 Alumni Weekend 2013 8 Alumni in the News 9 Announcements 10 NESA Notes 11 AOM Day Alumni Benefits

Contributors Writers: Lisa Conboy, Nicole Gamer, Meghan McGonagle ‘14, Abigail Michaud, Meredith St. John ‘96, Katie Walker ‘13 Design: Abigail Michaud

Board of Trustees Laura R. Studen, Esq. Chairman

Ian R. Cross, M.B.A. Vice Chairman

Susan C. Mellace, C.P.A., M.S.F. Treasurer

Loocie Brown ‘93, M.Ed., M.Ac., Lic.Ac. Clerk

Kimberly Auvil ‘15, B.S. Daniel Chace ‘14, B.S. Stephen Cina ‘01, Lic.Ac., A.T.C. Susan L. Gorman, M.B.A. President and CEO

Robert H. Minetti, Ph.D.

Special Thank You NESA gratefully acknowledges our ongoing close association with Mrs. Isabel So, wife of NESA’s late founder, Dr. James Tin Yau So. On the cover...Table set for the second annual Alumni Weekend. Photograph by Jeremy Baldwin Photography.

As we enter into a season of reflection, giving thanks and gathering, I cannot help but think of all of you. We have had quite an exciting year of celebrating community, fostering new and old connections while continuing to promote lifelong learning. I could not be more proud of the progress that we have made and will continue to make. Over the summer we welcomed the class of 2013 into the Alumni Community and introduced over 50 new students to the NESA family at the start of our fall term. We also participated in close to 20 admissions recruiting events along with community related health fairs and expos. Simply having NESA be visible can make a tremendous impact on recruitment of new students, patients to our Teaching Clinic, and for overall acupuncture exposure. Be sure to check out ways that you as alumni and friends can help support our efforts in NESA Notes on page 10 inside. Our 2nd annual Alumni Weekend was also hugely successful in bringing over 100 alumni back to campus and raising over $20,000 in donations to our college. A heartfelt thanks to all of you who attended and generously contributed! I hope to see many more of you next year for Reunion 2014 (October 17th and 18th). I also want to draw your attention to what is happening around the MA legislative bill, H2051/S1107 that was heard at the state house in Boston on November 19th. NESA supports this bill for insurance parity and ensures that only licensed acupuncturists are able to needle. You still have time to contact your state legislators to ask for their support! And you can always find updates to this legislation and the proposed MassHealth legislation which becomes effective January 1, 2014 on the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Society of Massachusetts (AOMSM) website by visiting aomsm.org. Be sure to read more in our Legislative Update on page 5 inside. Finally as we strive for advancement, this fall we partnered with Bentley University to work with a group of students on a special consulting project. This project involves a deep dive analysis of our Teaching Clinic. The students will be presenting their findings and recommendations to the NESA leadership team in mid-December; we look forward to potentially implementing ways in which we can improve the overall clinic experience for our patients and also further brand our Teaching Clinic offerings. As you can see, we have been quite busy. We also continue to make progress in our new strategic plan 2013-2018. More updates can be found on the website forward.nesa.edu where you can also leave anonymous feedback for me. So 2013 has been nothing short of an incredibly inspiring, motivating and successful year. As we continue to reflect on the past while strategically guiding our future, there will be challenges along the way. I could not be more fortunate to be surrounded by such a strong and caring community.

New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) offers new entering full-time students who complete their applications to NESA by May 1st one of two $2,500 one-year scholarships. These scholarships have been made available through the generosity of alumni and friends of NESA in honor of NESA founder Dr. James So and his wife Isabel. They are intended to address some of the one-time expenses associated with entering into a Master’s program of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, such as equipment purchases and other start up costs. The scholarship award will be deducted in equal amounts from the students’ fall and spring semester’s tuition account.

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Chinese Acupuncture Studies

Dr. James So

Commencement 2013 On Saturday, August 17, 2013 the New England School of Acupuncture held Commencement for the Class of 2013. It was a beautiful and memorable day. Over 50 graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. It was a packed house with over 300 people in the auditorium supporting the new graduates. Woven into the formal pomp and circumstance were personal touches that accurately reflected this class. Commencement speaker Lonny JarLonny Jarrett rett reminded the graduates of patience and focus, “...after thirty-four years it just gets bigger for me every day; its a hero’s journey...you have to be humble. I want you to go forth and give it everything...hold nothing back.” Classmate and fellow graduate, David Eyerman, said it best as he stated, “today marks the transition from classmate to colleague,” “we are a community of healers - our growth is amplified by working together.” This group of students are forever connected in the NESA community and we congratulate them on all of their hard work. Welcome to the Alumni Community!

Eric Clark Kerri Clarke David Eyerman Geralyn Hughes Ashley Ledford Sandra Lee Kara Marquis * Clovis Padilha Saharnaz Rezania Leah Savage Marcia Song Yvonne Tam Lani Wong Chun Yang

Master of Acupuncture

Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture Styles

Ellen Bergstrom Kara Clark Katharine Ellsworth Sarah Fuller Meredith Furhman-Smith Stephanie Greenough Erik Spears Charles Takayanagi Linda Thomsen

Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chinese Herbal Medicine

Julia Abrams Kuan-Chung Chen Melanie Cherng Zoe Culbertson Katherine Dooley Annjone Goodridge Leigh Hanigan Feilei Huang Ali Kareem * Thu Yen Mac Kristina Pan Melissa Romeo Lindsey Sisson * Marguerite Voskanian Won Whang Yau-Chin Yang

Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture Styles & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Brant Carter Jesse Erwin-Glace David Fischer Medora Fraga Sara Keef Chris Kelly Valerie Ketch Kathia Kirschner Amy Rowe Meagan Smith Kathryn Walker * *Master of Science in Pain Research, Education, & Policy, Tufts University School of Medicine

Susan L. Gorman President

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Master of Acupuncture

Please consider making a donation to the James and Isabel So Scholarship Fund to help future acupuncture students.

All my best to you and yours during this holiday season,

150 California Street, Newton, MA

Congratulations 2013 Graduates

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Faculty Spotlight

Q&A

NESA hosted visiting professor Lily (Qianyun) Yang from Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. She was one of the first participants in our new exchange program with China. What is your workload like at home? When I left Hunan to come here in June I had been teaching 5 classes during the semester. The number of classes I have taught during my 15 years as a teacher has varied. Once I taught eight classes a semester, or 30 classes a week! Which classes were you teaching at NESA? After observing a variety of classes during the summer, this fall I co-taught TCM Etiology & Pathology with C.J. Allen and Peter Valaskatgis. I used the same lesson plans as I teach back home. It was important to me to help the students come to understand the point locations more in-depth and the underlying treatment plans for different diseases.

Q &A

Were there any differences teaching NESA students versus Hunan students? NESA students are quite a bit older than students back at Hunan, and because of this they take their studies more seriously. Back home some of my students have just graduated high school. One of the biggest things I had to get used to were students raising their hands and asking questions in the middle of a lecture. I have noticed that NESA students are much busier than students at home. They take more classes in a shorter period of time. How is the NESA curriculum different than the Hunan curriculum? Programs at Hunan can take up to seven years to complete. The acupuncture program can be spread out over the course of 3, 5, or 7 years. Hunan students participate in more physical and internal exercise courses. Tui Na message is offered each semester and students are expected to prefect this skill. I did notice the Point Location book is the same at both NESA and Hunan!

Student Spotlight

First year Marlana Gallagher is one of this year’s recipients of the James & Isabel So Scholarship.

Hometown: Pawtucket, R.I. Undergrad: University of R.I. Anticipated Year of Graduation: 2016

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What is your Bachelor’s degree in?

Hardest exam you’ve had so far?

I received a dual Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Gender Studies.

The first Anatomy exam and second Point Location exam were definite nail biters!

What is your favorite class?

How many hours of sleep are you getting?

Traditional Chinese Medical theory is fascinating, and it is the magnet that pulls the content of all the classes together. To get out of my head though, I can’t say enough about Maintaining Life and Medical Qigong. The internal exercise classes are so needed to digest all of the material coming my way.

I have always needed 8 hours of sleep every night to function properly, and I am happy to say I have managed to continue to make that a priority... so far. Although from the stories that I’ve heard, I may struggle with this in the future.

Why did you chose NESA? I chose to inquire with NESA because of its reputation as the oldest acupuncture school (in the United States), and because of the sciencebased component of the program. I came to visit NESA because of a life-changing conversation I had over the phone with Kirem Marnett, the former Admissions Counselor who helped to recruit most of the 1st year class. I loved her enthusiasm and the insights she shared about the school, and I knew as soon as I hung up the phone that I had to see it for myself. Finally, I decided to enter the program because upon arriving here to visit for the first time, as I walked through the halls, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was home. That I belonged here. I knew immediately that this was the right path for me. www.nesa.edu

NESA in Research January 31, 2013, the NESA research department successfully completed a 3 and a half year Army-funded study exploring the effectiveness of acupuncture on the symptoms of veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). Over 40 NESA faculty, staff, and alumni were involved in this high profile 1 million dollar project. GWI is a complex illness characterized by multiple symptoms, including fatigue, sleep and mood disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, and musculoskeletal pain, which are unexplained by physical and laboratory examinations. First defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the first Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield/Storm), GWI is commonly seen with a highly individualistic presentation, associated with clusters of symptoms and co-morbid medical diagnoses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, arthralgia, digestive complaints, and mood-related psychiatric disorders, including depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and other anxiety disorders. Of the 700,000 service personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990-1991, an estimated 1 in 4 may be affected. The Army supported our goal to study acupuncture treatment’s effects for GWI veterans given the clinical and research evidence that acupuncture is effective in treating many GWI symptoms. At every point in the study’s implementation, the expertise of NESA faculty was incorporated. First, some of our most experienced practitioners came together to develop a clinically- and theoretically grounded set of treatment parameters. Next, NESA Vice President and Academic Dean, Meredith St. John ‘96 trained the treating acupuncturists on the history of the first Gulf War and suspected causes of the syndrome, such as chemical exposures. Further, this protocol was implemented by well-trained and highly experienced practitioners.

Lisa Conboy, M.A., M.S., Sc.D. This team effort yielded results that are highly statistically and clinically significant for improvement in function and pain. Veterans reported over 95% satisfaction and confidence in acupuncture treatment and many subjects requested to continue with treatment. Whenever possible the study was designed to allow the expertise of practitioners to show. Our dose of treatment, 6 months of biweekly treatment, is unusually high for a scientific study, but represents what our expert practitioners told us would be necessary to see clinical effects. Indeed, this estimate was correct, as we did not see significant changes before 6 months in group improvement for our main outcome. As well, we asked practitioners to deliver treatments in their own offices, rather than come to a single study site. This made the treatments more naturalistic, allowed practitioners to perform treatments where veterans work and live, and made it easier for the veterans to schedule and keep their appointments. Our study was well received by other researchers. Lisa Conboy, NESA Research Director and Principal Investigator, presented the preliminary results at a number of national conferences such as of the Society for Acupuncture Research in April, Southwest Symposium in Texas, as well as for VA and Army officials. Other analyses are currently underway using the GWI study data and three new applications have been submitted to the Army. These applications are currently under review and funding decisions will be made public early in 2014. The NESA research department will continue work in veteran health, researching Chinese Medicine in a way that honors its strengths. We hope the VA will incorporate acupuncture into their care plans for other illness. Please address any questions, new ideas, or any feedback to Dr. Conboy at lconboy@nesa.edu. The department is eager to collaborate and explore new areas of study.

Legislative Update

As we go to press, NESA is preparing to respond to the Proposed MassHealth and Health Safety Net Regulations about the Affordable Care Act (see link with more information below):

Ensure that only licensed acupuncturists with appropriate training are allowed to use acupuncture techniques in Massachusetts (i.e., dry needling);

Prompt the Department of Public Health to convene a special commission to investigate the effective integration of acupuncture and oriental medicine into new practice models and payment methodologies under health care reform; and

Ensure that acupuncturists are able to be fairly reimbursed for their services by insurance plans in Massachusetts.

www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/masshealth/masshealth-proposed-regs.html

These proposed changes to MassHealth are intended to comply with the changes to eligibility, benefits, and processes that will be implemented in accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and consistent with Massachusetts’s plans for implementation of the federal ACA. For example effective January 1, 2014 acupuncture for the treatment of pain is proposed, providing a total of 20 sessions of acupuncture per member, per year without prior authorization. At issue among other things, are a requirement for physician supervision of acupuncturists and the clause for condition of payment – only for physicians, physician employers of acupuncturists, and independent nurse practitioners. Arguing for updated language is NESA, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Society of MA (AOMSM) and Pathways to Wellness. Also please stay involved and pay attention to the proposed legislation in Massachusetts (H2051 and S1107) which seeks to accomplish three goals:

Giving testimony in support of this bill at a public hearing held on November 19, 2013 was Sue Gorman, Demie Stathoplos Executive Director of Pathways to Wellness and Jim Moran representing the AOMSM. Pictured (l-r): Lobbyist Dan Delaney, Sue Gorman, Tim Eng, James Moran, Valerie Smith ‘97, Meredith St. John ‘96, Naomi Alson & Rep. William Pignatelli

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Workshops included ground-breaking discussion and hands on learning. Diane Iuliano, Lic.Ac., M.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), Margaret Naeser, Ph.D, Lic.Ac., and Brian D. Richardson, President and Founder, Medical Laser Systems, Inc. led a clinically significant workshop discussing the practice of lasers in acupuncture. A legislative update on dry needling with information on insurance reimbursement for your practice was presented by lobbyist Daniel Delaney, Founder & Principal, Delaney Policy Group and Rebecca Schirber, Lic.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Patrick Cunningham, Lic.Ac., R.C.S.T., B.C.S.T presented a workshop discussing advanced needling technique for the neck. With such a selection of classes and workshops, there was something of interest for every alumnus. Along with this variety, continuing education credits were offered for all workshops.

Alumni Weekend Over 100 alumni returned to campus for the second annual Alumni Weekend. Warm smiles and nostalgic memories greeted over 100 alumni who joined us on campus for our second annual Alumni Weekend. Friends and colleagues kicked off the festivities with an evening of awards and recognition followed by a day of networking and educational workshops. Your Alma Mater was thrilled to have so many NESA friends and alumni back on campus. The weekend was designed to bring together our community, strengthen connections and promote lifelong learning. The Alumni Community is comprised of accomplished graduates who greatly contribute to the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine.

Thank You Supporters

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Society of MA Alchemy Credentialing Alexander Aronson & Finning American Acupuncture Council CHP Student Insurance Catering with Distinction Chocolove Consolidated Health Plans Construction Solutions, Inc. Emily’s Skin Care Soothers Golden Needle InterContinental Insurance Solutions Lhasa OMS Real Estate 109 Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Rose & Chintz Sapers & Wallack, Inc.

In addition to connecting and promoting lifelong learning, NESA was able to honor several alumni who embody the principles that NESA stands for. We congratulate our weekend award winners: David Sollars ‘00, Kristen Porter ‘94, and Diane Iuliano ‘92 as this year’s recipients of the Alumni Leadership Award, Alumni Community Advocacy Award, and Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. We would not be where we are today without our alumni. We encourage all of you to THINK NESA - stay connected and stay involved. Your participation in our community is vital. Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2014, October 17 and 18! Anniversary years for the classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009! Topics for next year’s program offerings are currently being accepted. Please contact Director of Community Relations and Outreach, Nicole Gamer at ngamer@nesa.edu should you have an idea for a session, speaker, or topic.

Alumni Award Winners Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award Diane Iuliano ‘92 Diane has been practicing Japanese style acupuncture for over twenty years. She graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Fine Arts and received her Master’s in acupuncture from NESA in 1992. Diane has studied extensively with Miki Shima, Shoji Kobayashi, and Toshikatsu Yamamoto. She earned a Japanese acupuncture teaching certificate from Miki Shima and the Japanese American Acupuncture Foundation in July of 2005. She is a founding member of the North American branch of the Shakuju Association. Diane has practiced acupuncture at Mount Auburn Hospital, where she supervised the first NESA satellite clinic in the Center for Women. She has been teaching acupuncture in Tokyo and Hokkaido for the past 8 years. Diane was the first American female keynote speaker at Hokkaido University in 2007. Diane participated as a research associate in the Stop Hypertension Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP) at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a board member of the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute. Diane was awarded the first certificate in the USA from Shoji Kobayashi and the Shakuju Association in August of 2006. Diane is currently Co-Chair of the Japanese Department at NESA. Diane also maintains a busy private practice in Belmont, MA.

Alumni Community Advocacy Award Kristen E. Porter ‘94 Kristen holds a business degree from Boston University School of Management, a Master’s in Science from UMass Boston, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Gerontology at UMass Boston. Kristen’s two decades of service in the integrative health field include five years on the Board of Medicine’s Committee on Acupuncture and her ongoing public health column in Acupuncture Today for over a decade. Kristen’s work is nationally and internationally recognized. She played a major role in the bill that eliminated the need for Massachusetts acupuncturists to require a physician’s note to treat. She has lectured on CAM in six countries, been the co-investigator on several CAM research studies and has published over 30 papers. During her 18 years of service to Pathways to Wellness/AIDS Care Project, Kristen increased funding by 400%, and expanded the mission beyond HIV to develop Pathways’ current model. A tireless advocate for access to care for the under-served, she developed the first acupuncture programs at most of Massachusetts’ hospitals and health centers including Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Uphams Corner, and Lynn Community Health Center. In 2009, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino honored her advocacy by naming October 21st “Kristen Porter Day.”

Alumni Leadership Award David W. Sollars ‘00

choreography.

David received his BFA from the actor’s studio program at Wright State University and earned the distinguished Recommendation Award by the Society of American Fight Director for excellence in

David was the legislative chair for the state acupuncture organization and participated in the negotiations that led to licensure of acupuncture in the mid 1980’s. He has also been an industry advocate for developing sustainable methods for integrative practice management including; developing value added business relationships with hospitals, medical practices, university affiliations and insurance companies, while developing workplace wellness programs for the private sector. He has maintained an integrative medical private practice for over twenty-eight years. David has achieved success as a serial entrepreneur through pioneering innovations in manufacturing, the food and beverage industry, information technology, and healthcare. He is a published author and contributor in numerous books, and peer reviewed journal articles. His extensive experience in design and delivery of executive education includes university affiliations at Harvard, Tufts, Wharton and Merrimack College; with industry leaders such as Honda of America, Parker Hannafin and Philips International. David brings a diverse world of experiences in assisting others discover practical solutions through developing their own personal and organizational leadership.

Community, Connection, Lifelong Learning

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Alumni in the News

Announcements Alumni Weekend Grand Marshal

CCAOM Visit

George Leung ‘08, M.Ac., Lic.Ac., LAT., ATC., LPTA., CKTP

“Down the Meridian - A look at using sports acupuncture,” is the October Training & Conditioning cover story featuring Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jonathan Papelbon. The article by George Leung, M.Ac,. Lic.Ac., LAT, ATC, PTA, CKTP, is the owner of East/West Sports Acupuncture & Orthopaedics in Brookline, MA and a former Head Athletic Trainer at Brookline, Danvers and Lynn English High Schools. Leung introduced Papelbon to acupuncture when he played for the Boston Red Sox. ‘Athletic Trainers are well equipped to be very hands-on and multi-task oriented and therefore they have a great advantage in the hands-on training of acupuncture,’ says Leung.” (Training & Conditioning, May/ June 2013)

NESA was honored to have the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture & Oriental medicine (CCAOM) visit campus November 8th. It was a wonderful meeting of like-minded people and a great day spent learning about programs around the country. The Council holds it’s annual conference in a different city each year and visits the college closest to the meeting. This was the first time the meeting was held in Massachusetts.

Denise Patnod ‘03 & Suzahne Riendeau ‘99 at Alumni Weekend 2013

CCAOM on the front steps with NESA faculty & staff

VA Hospital Satellite Clinic KenkoDo, “The Path to Health”

NESA has exciting news to report regarding a new satellite clinic expected to open in January, 2014 at the Boston VA Hospital in Jamaica Plain. We are proud to announce our first clinical affiliation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, following a collaboration of more than two years with the Department of Anesthesiology and a pain clinic at this facility that formerly provided medical acupuncture. NESA faculty member John Coville will teach the clinic. To our knowledge, he is the first licensed acupuncturist to be hired as an employee and creden- VA Hospital: Jamaica Plain tialed in the VA solely as an acupuncturist. NESA strongly supports access to acupuncture for veterans and hopes this clinic will help expand opportunities at additional facilities within the VA system.

Lori Pino ‘11, MAOM recently opened her own practice in Somerville, MA, but Ms. Pino had her floor plan meticulously mapped out years ago. “I wanted it to be a place where people walk in and feel immediately comfortable. I thought, ‘if I were a patient, what would I want?’ I strive to make that happen.” She recruited some familiar NESA talent to ensure the business would succeed. Recent graduates; Katie Walker ‘13, Lic.Ac. and Meagan Smith ‘13, Lic.Ac. joined the KenkoDo team followed by TA and clinic supervisor Robin Abdallah-Doukkara ‘03, Lic.Ac. “I knew if I reached out to my friends in the NESA network, I would find quality, local practitioners.” Lori recalls, “NESA was there every step of the way, supporting me. I owe a lot of credit to NESA for helping make this dream come true.” A few months later KenkoDo, which translates to “The Path to Health,” was ready to open. “We’ve been busy non-stop,” gushes Lori. “I’m so proud of what we’ve built together.” KenkoDo provides acupuncture, massage, and Chinese herbal medicine. You can learn more at kenkodoclinic.com.

Thank You Donors

Geriann Gallagher ‘09, DNP, APRN, MAOM

“Nurse practitioner Geriann Gallagher brings expertise in both Western and Eastern Medicine to treat neck pain, back pain, and other orthopaedic ailments including sports injuries. Gallagher works closely with UConn’s orthopaedic surgeons who can offer same-day appointments and is a licensed acupuncturist who sees patients with maladies such as insomnia and stress. Gallagher has a doctorate in nursing from Rush University in Chicago and a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture in Newton, Mass. She joins the Health Center from private practice in Bloomfield.” (http://today.uchc.edu/newsreleases/2013/sep13/gallagher.html)

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Society of Massachusetts Alexander Aronson & Finning American Acupuncture Council Michael and Patricia Becker Denis Beland Pamela Bemis ‘92 Brigid Boyle F. Gorham Brigham Maria Broderick ‘08 Loocie Brown ‘93 Edward and Judith Buswick Charles A. Callahan Jacqueline and Corey Callahan Daniel Carr, M.D. Sheila Carroll Catering with Distinction Kimberly Chin ‘02 Greg Cole Consolidated Health Plans Construction Solutions, Inc. Marie and Stephen Crowell

NESA Alumni Honored By Acupuncturists Without Borders

An Evening of Healing Stories Celebrating the Transformational Power of Acupuncture Congratulations to NESA interns, clinical faculty and alumni for their support of the victims after the Boston Marathon Bombings. Accepting the “Acupuncture Without Borders” (AWB) award on Saturday, Sept. 28th is NESA President Sue Gorman, Katie Walker ‘13, Phuong Nguyen ‘12, Janette Reber ‘12, Meredith St. John ‘96, Valerie Smith ‘00, and Marina Apostol ‘12. On Sue’s left is AWB executive director Diana Fried.

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Anita D’Angio He Deguang Eileen DePaula ‘01 Geoffrey DePaula ‘00 Emily’s Skin Soothers Cara Forcin Natalie Frissore and Edward Haggerty Geriann Gallagher ‘09 Li Zhao Gaudet ‘09 Anne Geraghty ‘98 Golden Needle Acupuncture Cathy Goldstein ‘88 Susan Gorman Randall Hanson Ellen Highfield ‘82 Home Care Leadership Frederick and Margorie Hooper Kai-Yin Hsu ‘09 Harvmit Huang ‘12 Ji Young Hwang InterContinental Insurance Solutions Jill Kelly ‘93

Judith Kloc ‘04 KPC Products Sunyoung Lee ‘09 Sharon Levy ‘96 Vivian Ling Linda Lofaro ‘12 Peter and Maureen Lovell Thomas and Barbara Madden Irene McCormack ‘08 Martin and Lois McCormick Susan Mellace Domenica Mogavero ‘01 Aileen Montour ‘02 Margaret Naeser ‘83 Robert Naparstek and Lisa Bisaccia Donna Nolan ‘04 Peg O’Connell Barbara Parton ‘00 Denise Patnod ‘03 Karolyn Perry Laureen Pollard

Thank you Denise Patnod ‘03 for your leadership and commitment as Grand Marshal during Alumni Weekend! The second annual event went off without a hitch, it was a great weekend had by all.

Paul Madden Scholarship

Jeanne Madden & Susan Gorman at Alumni Weekend 2013

The Paul Madden Scholarship is awarded to a NESA student intern who embodies practitioner skills attributed to Paul; that being one who brings competent care, compassion, and cheer to patients.

Kristen Porter ‘94 Real Estate 109 Janette Reber ‘12 Saharnaz Rezania ‘13 Suzahne Riendeau ‘99 Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Rose and Chintz Joanne Rothstein ‘01 Robin Rothstein ‘12 Sharon Rubrake ‘92 Sapers & Wallack, Inc. Kathy Seltzer ‘92 Valerie Smith ‘97 Elizabeth Sommers ‘79 Meredith St. John ‘96 Laura Studen and Marilyn Campbell Cid Tamagno Martha Troisi Bing Yang May Zhang

Please Note: This list reflects donations received June 1st, 2013 to October 30th, 2013

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In the Neighborhood

By the Numbers

As a member of our Alumni Community, we ask you to THINK NESA! There are countless ways to stay involved.

alums in our community.

Alumni Ambassadors: We would not be where we are today without our alumni. Having your support at various admissions recruiting events, as well as community outreach gatherings would be tremendous. Working with us to educate the public on the benefits of acupuncture while helping to promote our top notch education and teaching clinic furthers our institution. We will share with our Alumni Community programs and events in which we plan to participate. Join us if you can! Prospective students and patients really enjoy meeting YOU, our alumni, who have a depth of experience and knowledge to share.

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first years currently at NESA.

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Community Event Lead Generators: As alumni you

may be aware of various programs and events near you. Events such as; health fairs, town days or community gatherings are some examples of visibility opportunities where NESA would like to be! Again, we simply ask that you THINK NESA! If you see a program or event kindly share it with us. Alternatively, if you would like to represent NESA as an Alumni Ambassador at a program or event, we would be happy to send NESA materials directly to you! If you are interested in volunteering, becoming an admissions ambassador or need additional information, please contact our Director of Community Relations and Outreach, Nicole Gamer at ngamer@nesa.edu or 617-558-1788 x268.

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was the year NESA was established.

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5/2013 Veterans Service Center Newton, MA Grand Opening

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Boston Medical Center Health Expo

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11/2013 American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference (NEACSM) Natural Living Expo

12/2013 UMass Boston Healthy Campus Health Care Fair

128 Business Expo Mount Holyoke & Smith College Graduate Fairs

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Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) Annual Meeting

University of Rhode Island Graduate School Fair University of New Hampshire Graduate & Professional Programs Fair Perkins School for the Blind Health Fair Colby, Bates, Bowdoin College Graduate Fair UMass Amherst - Five College Graduate & Professional Programs Fair Somerville Council on Aging

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Although hosted at NESA, the community open house was hosted in conjunction with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Society of Massachusetts (AOMSM). Events included; lectures, tours, special discounts in the campus store and complimentary 15 minute acupuncture treatments. AOMSM representatives educated community members (as well as students) about the value of staying involved and promoting acupuncture in the “mainstream.”

NESA joined forces with Emperor’s College in California to get #iHeartAcupuncture trending on Twitter. In celebration of AOM Day, they created digital imagery to promote the day and get the word out to the public. Twitter and Facebook were buzzing about AOM Day.

Participants took a moment to learn how acupuncture could positively impact their lives. As acupuncture and Oriental medicine appear more prominently in the public eye, it is important to continue these events to educate the public about the industry. It was important for NESA to reinforce acupuncture as not a one-size-fits-all approach. Rather, it is a personalized approach that takes the whole being into consideration. Through these events we are able to acknowledge the public’s need and interest in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The growing need and interest of this field shows the public’s knowledge of acupuncture’s effectiveness. NESA graduates are truly “The Next Generation of Healthcare,” and our AOM Day Open House was a small step in the public recognizing this.

needles used in 4 years at NESA (Japanese and Chinese tracks as counted by Wyatt LaCoss ‘12).

On the Road NESA has been busy this year spreading the word of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. We have been (or will be) at the following locations:

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is celebrated all over the country on October 24. NESA opened its doors and invited the community inside for an open house. The theme of the day was, “The Next Generation of Healthcare.” The NESA community shared how acupuncture can greatly improve and impact the lives of patients and practitioners alike.

#iHeartAcupuncture

AOM Day

NESA Notes

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Alumni Benefits The NESA Alumni Community works to promote the spirit of fellowship among our graduates. We want to assist in your acupuncture practice or any health-related business. We hope you take advantage of our resources and let us know how we can further strengthen the alumni network and offerings. For more information about any of the following benefits, contact the new Director of Community Development and Outreach, Nicole Gamer, at 617-558-1788 x268 or alumni@nesa.edu.

Bio-hazard/Sharps Disposal Service NESA provides a fee-based bio-hazard/sharps disposal service for all licensed practitioners and students of the college. We accept used or expired acupuncture needles or sharps, no other medical waste will be accepted. Included in this fee are complimentary replacement containers equal to the total volume of your disposal. We will make every effort to provide replacements of your choice from our available stock but reserve the right to make substitutes. Alumni receive 10% off the regular fee for disposal and because we charge you by volume instead of by container your savings can

add up. To speed up the disposal process please have the Bio-hazard/Sharps disposal form filled out and your containers properly marked. Staff are not allowed to handle, tape or mark your disposal for you. We reserve the right to refuse any disposal that does not comply with these regulations and policies. You will be given the payment receipt and your form back for your records. Please keep this copy for your compliance records. Bio-hazard/sharps disposals may be made during NESA Store hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and weekends during Continuing Education events. Please call ahead on Fridays.

network. Alumni are encouraged to submit their practice information.

NESA’s Alumni and Friends e-Newsletter

The Kelly Library can now request articles from medical libraries around the country. Because we are a ‘free-share’ library and will fulfill article requests from other libraries at no cost, we are eligible to borrow journal articles from other ‘freeshare’ libraries at no cost. This new service will greatly expand and improve our document delivery capabilities and give the NESA community access to thousands of journals.

NESA sends an electronic newsletter to alumni with the latest alumni news, CE offerings, happenings at NESA, and upcoming conferences and events. If you do not currently receive this newsletter or have recently changed your e-mail address, let us know. If you have items for sale, a rental property, a job or internship to offer, this is the place to be featured.

Free Practitioner Listing on NESA Website We list the names and contact information of any alum who wishes to be part of our referral

CE Alumni Hosts Continuing Education offers an opportunity for alumni to serve as rotating hosts for CE programs. In exchange for providing ground transportation and other logistical support for a particular CE seminar, alumni hosts may attend that seminar at no cost. Contact the CE department at ceinfo@nesa.edu if interested.

Kelly Library Resources

To add your information to the practitioner listing or for additional information on alumni benefits, please contact alumni@nesa.edu or call 617-558-1788 x268.

National Association of Advisors for Health Professions (NAAHP) Annual Meeting

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150 California Street Newton, MA 02458

New England School of Acupuncture

Continuing Education Calendar 2014 Jan. 4

The Treatment of Knotty Diseases: How Effective Use of Classic Formula can Transform your Clinic & Practice

May 17

Feb. 16

The Roots of Modern East Asian Medicine I: The Early Classics

May 31 - June 1 Kinesology Taping

w/ Sharon Weizenbaum, Lic.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.Ch.H.

w/ Bridie Andrews, B.Sc., Ph.D.

Feb. 22 - 23

Geriatrics & Structural Disorders

March 8 - 9

Classical Chinese Hand Acupuncture: The Tung Family Tradition

w/ Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic.Ac.

w/ Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

March 22 - 23

Five Element Constitutional Diagnosis: Integral & Evolutionary Perspectives

April 13

Chinese Herbal Medicine Symposium

April 27

Spiritual Practice

w/ Lonny Jarrett, M.Ac., M.S., FNAAOM

w/ Dr. Steven K.H. Aung, CM, MD, FAAFP

Contact: Elaine Scarmoutzos at 617-558-1788 x112 or escarmoutzos@nesa.edu

Transcranial LED to Improve Cognition in TBI & Introduction to Laser Acupuncture

w/ Margaret Naeser, Ph.D., Lic.Ac., Dipl.Ac. & Diane Iuliano, M.Ac., Lic.Ac.

w/ Stephen Cina, MAOM, Lic.Ac., ATC H/FI

June 28 - 29

Treatment of Fibromyalgia with Tuina

w/ William Helm, ABT, AOBTA Certified Instructor

Alumni Weekend

Community, Connection, Lifelong Learning

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OCT. 17 & 18, 2014