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Past and Current Instructors
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Darren
Starwynn, Dipl. Ac., O.M.D. has
over 20 years experience in the healing arts, and is an expert
on electro-therapeutic pain management and color light vibrational
medicine. Darren has integrated extensive study of traditional
Chinese, Japanese and German acupuncture with bodywork and modern
electronics. He has taught seminars throughout North America,
Europe and Asia over the past 15 years. He is the developer of
the Acutron devices and techniques. |
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Aracely Plateroti LAc., Dipl Ac, Founder of Acugems™ graduated from the University of Fresno with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, in 1998. She received her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine (SBCOM), in 2003. Aracely is California Board Certified in Acupuncture and also certified in Acupuncture by the NCCAOM.
She has maintained a private practice in Atascadero, Ca specializing in Facial Rejuvenation with gemstones for over 8 years.
Aracely is certified by Virginia Doran LAc. in Facial Rejuvenation. She is also certified by Mary Elizabeth Wakefield LAc. in Facial Soundscapes using acupuncture and tuning forks for Facial Renewal, and Dr. Ping Zhang an internationally renowned pioneer and researcher in the field of anti-aging Traditional Chinese Medicine. Aracely’s delight for music lead her to pursue healing with tuning forks where she trained with Donna Carey PhD, LAc. author of "There is no Place like Ohm".
Aracely's work with the chakra system lead her on a wonderful journey of opening the heart chakra. She continues to train with Gabriel Stux, M.D., LAc., and Gabriele Hoppe, PhD, at the Heart Chakra Seminars. Aracely strongly believes that by connecting to our heart centers and opening to LOVE is where true healing takes place on a cellular level. Here love for her fields has driven her to pursue her PhD in Acupuncture. |
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Teri E. Sherman, B.S., D.C. has spent the past
26 years studying, practicing and teaching Alternative Medicine
including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Rehab Exercise, Anatomy and
Physiology and Reiki. Twenty-two of those years have been spent
utilizing Microcurrent Therapies both for Pain Management and Facial
Rejuvenation. As a Trainer and Teacher for Microcurrent Research
for the past 5 years, Dr. Teri enjoys sharing her experience with
practitioners around the country. A native of New York, Dr. Teri
came to Phoenix, AZ in 1987. She has taught at Southwest Naturopathic
College in Tempe, Arizona and Rainstar University in Scottsdale,
Arizona. She currently practices in North Phoenix, AZ. Her philosophy
is simple, “Love what you do and share |
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Erin Madigan-Fleck, Clinical Esthetician, Naturopathic Practitioner, Advanced Educator -
Erin has had a long and rich career as an advanced esthetic instructor and practitioner. She has completed numerous esthetic schools and trainings in Europe and the USA, and is a graduate of Clayton College of Natural Health and many other courses and internships in the holistic healing arts. Erin has taught at esthetic schools and workshops throughout the US. A former runway model and makeup expert, she brings a wealth and depth of experience to her classes. She developed the aesthetic & skin care division for Dr. John M. Griffin and Dr. Vincent Zubowicz of Atlanta Plastic Surgery, and is the founder and Director of Naturophoria of Atlanta, an esthetic and naturopathic practice. |
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Marion Bodner, as a first generation aesthetician
has provided a world of wealth, in skin care, to Atlanta’s metro
area for over seven years. As a clinical aesthetician, Marion works
side by side with plastic surgeons, performing skin rejuvenation
tactics. In her brief but bountiful career, Marion has already begun
to master the art of microderm abrasion, specializing in hyper-pigmentation
and the use of microcurrent for pre and post facial surgery. Marion
aids the skin in the anti-aging process, helping women to renew
their sense of youth. This infused with a healing compassion allows
Marion to create an environment of release and relaxation. |
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Alejandro Katz, MD,OMD, LAc, QME was born in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received his M.D. degree in 1976, and
his O.M.D. in 1983. He has hosted various Spanish-language radio
and television programs about health and alternative medicine, and
is a regular contributor to Acupuncture Today publication. Students
that have had the privilege to hear Dr. Katz teach at previous EWS
events have greatly appreciated his clear, precise explanations
from his wealth of clinical and business experience. |
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Herman Vega, Acup.Phys., PhD has a thriving
practice in Miami, Florida where he has built a solid reputation
for success with treatment of children and challenging adult pain
patients. He has received doctorates in Psychlogy and Alternative
Medicine and has appeared on many television shows about acupuncture
in the Florida area. |
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* Richard Niemtzow, M.D., PhD, MPHis physician
and acupuncturist at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. Due
to the nature of the facilities he works at, Dr. Niemtzow has been
called upon to develop successful treatment methods for a wide range
of chronic and intractable pain and disease conditions not often
seen by most acupuncturists. He is an excellent and generous communicator. |
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Lisa Long, C.C.P., M.S.W. has a Master’s
degree in social work, and has worked with alternative healing
modalities for over 30 years, including hypnotherapy, counseling
and hospice work. She currently maintains a full-time colorpuncture
and psycho-emotional healing pratice in Sedona, Arizona. |
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Ellen Vaughn, Dipl. Ac. Ellen began her
journey as an esthetician in 1989. A graduate of the Horst Institute,
Ellen worked as a post-graduate esthetics instructor and national
trainer for Aveda, where she became well versed in Ayurvedic principles.
Ellen combines her extensive esthetics training, which focused on
post-surgical and dermatological care, along with her clinical experience
to develop unique partnerships, both in practice and while facilitating
workshops. Ellen has a degree in Oriental Medicine and is a NCCAOM
board certified acupuncturist. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate
in Clinical Nutrition and Energy Medicine. |
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*Ellen Vaughn, Alejandro Katz, Herman Vega, Lisa Long and Teri
E. Sherman only teach at selected seminar events
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