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Biography
Cynthia Siu is certified by the NCCAOM in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, a New York State licensed acupuncturist, obtained her Masters of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and certified by the CCAOM in Clean Needle Technique. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in History of Fine Arts from New York University gives a unique perspective on human physiology. She notes, "Every person is a work of art. Some of us are paintings, sculptures, collages, prints or architectures. When the work is damaged or through aging, they need conservation. This is a delicate process that uses a fine tool to restore the work back to its original state. This is how I approach Chinese medicine. It is a fine instrument that sets inertia. The motion redirects Qi flow and reminds the body to restore itself to its original state."
Professional affiliations and memberships
Cynthia currently practices in Grand Meridian, a clinic in Kam Wo Herbal Pharmacy and Tea Shop in New York City's Chinatown. Cynthia served as interim treasurer to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Alumni Association. She was a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology/ SIO. SIO is non-for-profit organization. Its mission is to share in the knowledge of complementary therapies and evidence-based research in oncology. She joined as the Director of Finance with a team of dedicated volunteers to a not-for-profit organization in 2005, The Chinese Medical Science Foundation, Inc. Their mission is to provide and increase opportunity of integrated medicine between current biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Cynthia practices a traditional Chinese Tai Ji system from Yin Zheng Gong Fa Association in conjunction with training in an external martial art style called Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. This training increases awareness of body structure during passive and active movements, and thus, enhances the effectiveness of acupuncture and massage therapy.
Bibliographies
Cynthia also reviews Traditional Chinese Medicine textbooks for practitioners. Recent reviews include one on diabetes and obesity.
What do these mean?
- L.Ac. stands for licensed acupuncturist. In the United States, one must pass the state board examinations to become licensed. Most licensed acupuncturists receive over 3,500 hours of class and clinical training.
- MSTOM stands for masters of science in traditional oriental medicine. Schools that offer this degree must pass the Department of Education requirements. These institutions are reviewed periodically by the Department and re-certified each time.
- CNT Certification stands for Clean Needle Technique certification. It is offered by the CCAOM. Each practitioner is tested on the strictest protocols of how to use sterilized needles to avoid contamination.
- NCCAOM Certified is the national board for the oriental medicine program. They include testing for oriental medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and body works. Once a practitioner passes these exams, they are named diplomate and receive a certification for their knowledge.
- What is this seal? The red seal you see on each page is a stamp hand craved by calligraphers. This seal reads Siu Pui Chi which is Cynthia's Chinese name. In Asian tradition such a seal is as good as a hand — written signature.
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