2020WAEMA

BOARD SLATEOF NOMINEES

2020 Board ElectionsWAEMA members traditionally vote on the Board slate of nominees in‐person at our annual spring meeting. This year, in response to the global pandemic, WAEMA is moving both the annual spring meeting and voting to an online platform.  

To ensure that the WAEMA community fairly and fully represents our members, we encourage you to take part in the elections process. The WAEMA Board of Directors are elected to represent our members' interests and needs, and this is the best way to make your voice heard. 

How Do I Vote? You will receive an email with a link to the online voting and instructions. The email will be sent to the address we have on file. Please let us know as soon as possible if there is a different email address we should use. If you have not received an email notice, please contact us to ensure you receive the link to vote. 

Eligible members will vote on the enclosed slate of nominees to be appointed to the Board of Directors.  

When Do I Vote? Voting will be open after our annual spring meeting on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Online voting will be open for one week to allow for more members to vote. The voting deadline will be Friday, June 5, 2020. 

Who Can Vote? All Professional members of WAEMA with membership dues paid through June 30, 2020. This includes monthly and yearly membership subscriptions. As per WAEMA's bylaws: 

"Professional member is entitled to one vote for each Director and one vote upon each matter submitted to a vote by the Board." 

Where Can I Find Information on the New Candidates? The enclosed slate of nominees includes the resumes of each new director candidate listed alphabetically.  

WAEMA Board of Directors Slate of Nominees 

Natalie‐Pascale Boisseau EAMP, LAc, LMP, JD, MSA

Emily Farish EAMP, LAc, Dipl OM

John Frostad LAc, EAMP

Maria Hunter LAc, AEMP, Dipl OM

Yanling Xiao LAc, EAMP, OMD

Natalie-Pascale Boisseau EAMP LAc LMP JD MSA18952 40th Place NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Cell: 206.618.6099 Email work: innateradiance@gmail.com Email residence: npboisseau@gmail.com

CURRICULUM VITEA PROFILE

I am licensed as an Eastern-Asian Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist with a combined expertise as a therapeutic massage practitioner with certification in cranio-sacral therapy. I offer an exceptional understanding of the importance of the practice of acupuncture and East-Asian medicine within a clinical (individual or group) setting to provide a foundation of sustainable health and optimal wellness with a strong foundation in Japanese Meridian and classic acupuncture modalities (Toyohari) in addition to auriculotherapy, Dr Tan’s Balance method and meridian therapy, other Japanese meridian techniques, TCM, electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, tuina,lymphatic massage and Acutonics. I view East Asian medicine as a powerful way to reestablish balance ofmeridians and harmony of body and mind as one meets the challenges of illness and the strong demands ofmodern life. At the core of my practice, I also provide awareness of one’s innate health through education,meditation and contemplative practices, nutritional advice and integrated care management. My offering includesexpertise on the integration of complementary medicine to health care organizations and on the development ofpractice models and corporate entities to further the advancement of healthy communities, including community and group acupuncture.

EDUCATION

2006 –2010 Bastyr University, Kenmore, WAMaster of Science, Acupuncture, 2010

2005 – 2006 Bellevue Massage School, Bellevue, WACertificate in Massage Therapy

1990 University of Montréal, Montréal, QuébecBusiness Administration School – Hautes Études CommercialesPost Graduate Studies in Administration

1980 – 1984 University of Montréal, Montréal, QuébecJuris Doctore, Law School

1980 –1982 Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Montréal, QuébecBachelor Degree, Physics and Health Sciences

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

2015-2019 Karuna Training Certification Graduate program in contemplative psychology Seattle, WA

2012 Toyohari – Japanese Meridian - Certification

2010 – Present Licensed Acupuncturist – East Asian Medicine Practitioner Washington State Department of Health, Olympia, WA License # AC 60175366

2006 – Present Licensed Massage Practitioner Washington State Department of Health, Olympia, WA Licensed # MA 00022731 2010 – Present Acupuncturist Detoxification Specialist Seattle, WA 2010 and 2014 Diplomate in Acupuncture, Certification National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2006 –2010 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification

American Red Cross, Kenmore, WA

2007 Clean Needle Technique Certification Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Burtonsville, MD/Kenmore Bastyr University

2006 Therapeutic Massage Certification National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork 2005 Cranio-Sacral Therapy Certification

Integrated Body Work Institute / Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA 1996 Meditation Instructor Certification Shambhala Center, Seattle, WA PROFESIONNAL EXPERIENCE 2010 – Present Acupuncturist and East-Asian Medicine Practitioner, Owner

Innate Radiance with practice in Edmonds and Seattle Offering clinical services in acupuncture, East-Asian Medicine, Therapeutic Massage and Cranio-sacral therapy.

2010-2014 2015 - Present Acupuncturist

The Center, A Place of Hope, Edmonds, WA In-House acupuncturist for a residential counseling and treatment center. Treating patients in group setting for chemical dependency, anorexia and eating disorder, PTSD, anxiety and depression, among a few conditions.

2010 –2015 Acupuncturist and East-Asian Medicine Practitioner, Owner Innate Radiance at Highline Cancer Center (Franciscan Health Center), Burien, WA

2012 Community Acupuncture Project of West Seattle, Seattle ,WA Substitute acupuncturist, community acupuncture

2010 Instructor, Introduction to Energetic Massage

Bellevue Massage School, Bellevue, WA, For Bastyr University Intensive program

2007-2010 Professional Teacher Assistant, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Assist with research and teaching duties in the Massage therapy laboratory, with the Cranio-sacral Therapy classes and in Introduction to Botany class.

ASSOCIATED EXPERIENCE 2011 Seattle Acupuncturists for Veterans, Seattle, WA Volunteer acupuncturist 2010 – 2012 SASIHA, Sound and Sustainable Innovative Health Alliances, Kenmore, WA

Board member, cofounder of the new non-profit

2009 Integrative Care Conferences, Steering Committee member and founder Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

2010 Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

Researcher, Acupuncture research application in relation to basic sciences curriculum 2007 Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association, Seattle, WA

Facilitator, Annual Board retreat INTERNSHIPS 2010 –In progress Acupuncture Detoxification Internship Evergreen Treatment Center, Seattle, WA

Provided Community Style Acupuncture services at a local methadone clinic to individuals who are struggling with addition.

2006 – 2010 Bastyr Center for Natural Health (BCNH)

Bastyr University, Seattle, WA Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I managed all aspects of patient care for a diversity of populations with different conditions including thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, pain management, cancer and treatment side effects and palliative care, anxiety and stress, weight loss, detoxification. I incorporated the modalities of acupuncture, moxabustion, tuina, cupping, acutonics, and nutritional education.

2010 Chronic Pain Clinic, Acupuncture Internship Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I provided acupuncture treatments and managed all aspects of patient care for a population with pain, chronic fatigue.

2010 Rainer Valley Medical Clinic, Acupuncture Internship

Seattle, WA Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I provided acupuncture treatments and managed all aspects of patient care for a population with diverse conditions, including pain, car injuries, stress, lupus, smocking addiction.

2009 Providence Mount Saint-Vincent, Acupuncture Internship

Seattle, WA Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I provided acupuncture treatments and managed all aspects of patient care in the nursing home, including elderly population and patients recovering from stroke or seizure

2008 and 2010 West Side Acupuncture, Acupuncture Preceptorship with Jim Dowling, LAc, R.N West Seattle, WA

2008 Integrated Wellness Clinic for HIV, Acupuncture Internship Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I provided acupuncture and other modalities to patients with HIV or AIDS, in integration with naturopathic medicine and nutrition interns.

2008 International Clinic, Acupuncture Internship

Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA Under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, I provided acupuncture and other modalities to an international population served, with the service of interpreters.

2007- 2010 Chinese Herbal Dispensary staff, Chinese Herbal Medicine Internship Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA 2007 High Falls Gardens, Chinese Herbal Medicine Internship

Near Albany, New York One-week internship on cultivation and preparation of Chinese botanical medicinal herbs, located at Hawthorn Valley NY, a biodynamic agriculture community.

PAST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016- 2019 Board member

Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, 5 Acre Woods Project leader Project and Community Leader to acquire and create a forest Urban Park in LFP

2014-2015 Board member

Edmonds Downtown, Business Improvement District Designed a grant program for the community, with project sponsored by business members

1990 – 2010 Attorney at law, Private practice, Montréal, Qc

Corporations, Nonprofits and Intellectual Property Law 1992 – 2006 Advisor and Management Consultant, Seattle WA and Montréal, QC

Consultant for government agencies, non-profit groups and businesses in cross-cultural training, marketing and operations, and training and training material for clients and businesses including Human Resources, Canadian Government, Aviarc (software), IGS Marketing, Berlitz, TestaRossa and Kathsa (food industry), Richard Hugo House (literature), Pat Graney company (dance), British Columbia Council on Family Violence, Hautes Etudes Commerciales (University of Montréal). Suquamish Tribe: Educational program for artist tribal members on arts and copyright law (1998)

2000-2004 Technical and Medical Publication Editor and Translation Project Manager

The Write Stuff, Seattle, WA 1998-2000 Founder - Community development consultant

Office of Cable Communications, City of Seattle, WA Designed a viable model and implement the nonprofit organization Seattle Community Access Television (SCAN)

1996- 2000 Executive Director Washington Lawyers for the Arts, Seattle, WA Founded a new generation of accessible legal resources and services to the arts community in Washington State in collaboration with government agencies, universities and community organizations.

1990-1993 Executive Director

Writers’ Union of Quebec (UNEQ), Montréal, QC

1992-1993 Coordinator Quebec Coalition of Authors and Copyright Owners, Montréal, QC Recommendation and Consultation of the Canadian Copyright Law Revision

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES 2004 – Present Cross cultural Trainer and Consultant

Berlitz, Canada 1996 – Present Meditation Instructor

Shambhala Center of Seattle, Seattle, WA 2007 Facilitator

Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association, Seattle, WA (WAOMA), Annual Board retreat, board development

1998 – 2000 Facilitator and Instructor

City of Seattle, Seattle Community Access Network, Seattle, WA Board development, Planning and Annual board retreat facilitation

1995 – 2004 Facilitator and Instructor

Washington Lawyers for the Arts, Seattle, Bellevue, WA For Board development, Planning and Annual Board Retreat,

1992 – 2004 Instructor and Lecturer

Suquamish Tribe, Evergreen College, Seattle University Law School, Art Institute of Seattle, WA On the subjects of Native American and the Arts, Canadian and US Copyright Law and International Copyright Law, Business Law

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2010 – Present National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

(NCCAOM) 2007 – Present Washington East Asian Medicine Association (WEAMA) 2009 – Present Acupuncturists Without Borders 1990 – Present Shambhala Center of Montréal and Seattle, Board member 1996 – 2003 Washington Lawyers for the Arts, Board member, President 1987 – 2010 Québec Bar Association

Natalie-Pascale Boisseau LAc LMP JD MSA SELECTED LIST OF PUBLICATIONS Report on Horticulture Practices and Biodynamic Agriculture in North America as Applied to Chinese

Medicinal Herbs.

Creation of education datasheet on Chinese Medicinal Herbs for use by AOM School Gardens. Bastyr Herb Garden.

Research Analysis in Electro-acupuncture on article titled Surface electrostimulation of acupuncture

points for sedation of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit – a pilot study (published in the Acupuncture in Medicine 2008: 26(1): 1-7) presented in Survey of Biophysics and Electro-acupuncture, Bastyr University. 2009. Not published at this time.

Acupuncture Protocol for Clinical Physicians in Mali. Translated training manuals on Japanese

Meridians from English to French for a clinic of physicians in Mali. 2008 Intellectual property, research legislation and resources relevant to Native American, with

Suquamish Tribe. Research and Guide book. 1996 For the Suquamish Tribe, WA. 1996 British Columbia Council on Domestic Violence, Vancouver, BC, and Dave Trimble: research and

author on legal issues related to domestic violence for guides dedicated to health care, social services and enforcement authorities in the USA 1994-1995

A Tribal Court Handbook on Family Law, Northwest Women Law Association: designed and drafted

educational material for women and for NW tribes on domestic violence issues, 1995 Legal and Social issues for first Nations, in Maître magazine and Quebec Bar Association Journal;

Québec Bar Association. 1990-1996 Writing and Publishing Professional Training, Canadian Government, Human Resource Department,

Study team member. 1993-1994 The Authors’ Access to the Legal System in Canada; Law School, University of Montréal, QC, Study on

artists and authors’ legal needs, legal services existing through North America and the implementation of legal services for authors in Quebec. 1994

The State of Health Care Services for First Nations in the Province of Québec, Law School, University

of Montréal, QC. Legal Researcher and Study Author. 1985 Authored academic material in administration, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Business School),

Montréal, QC. 1991-1992 Contributing writer for magazines on law, physical disability, health and sciences, youth legislation and

government. Creative writing. 1983 to present.

AWARDS AND HONORS

1991 Quebec Magazine Publishers’ Association - Best Specialized Articles “L’Eté Indien” (The Indian Summer), an Investigative Journalistic Awards for a series of 5 articles on Canadian Aboriginal Law covering social, health, family and constitutional issues, published in Maître, the Quebec Bar Association’s magazine

Emily Farish EAMP., LAc., Dipl. OM 1324 S Grand Blvd STE 2 Spokane WA 99202

(509) 217-9262 Fax (509) 931-0448

October 2016-Present:

Owner, clinical director and practitioner of Emily Farish Acupuncture in Spokane, WA.

October 2014-May 2016:

East Asian Medical Practitioner (Acupuncturist) for Robert Doane, EAMP., at Acupuncture Wellness Center Clinic, Poulsbo, WA., USA. Duties include treating and medically assessing 20-30 patients per day, marketing at public social and community events, teaching nutrition classes, and prescribing customized herbal medicine formulations.

May 2013-July 2014:

Resident Integrative Medical Practitioner at Atmanjai Wellness Center in Phuket Thailand. Responsible for holistic health assessments, online health history inquiries, and health assessments of clientele during their wellness program stay. Teacher of weekly classes that focused on digestive health as well as weekly contributor to online blog focusing on various health subjects. Creator of Atmanjai wellness cookbook featuring therapeutic food recipes.

Freelance therapist for Atmajai Wellness center specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine dietetic consulting, Tuina and cupping therapies.

April 2013-Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, State of California, USA. (AC 15347)

2012-2013-NCCAOM-National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Diplomat in Oriental Medicine Certification (successfully passed examinations in Oriental Medicine Foundations, Acupuncture, Biomedicine, and Chinese Herbal Medicine).

2008-2013-Clinical student intern and or office assistant for the following practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Dr. John Neiters, DAOM., LAc., with focus on diabetes and digestive health. Anthony Vondermull, LAc., with focus on Orthopedics. Marketa Bilkova, LAc., (MD Check Republic) with focus on stress management, digestive disorders, and pain relief.

Feb 2008-December 2012-MTCM, Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA., USA. Over 3000 hours of study of Acupuncture, Western Biomedicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and East Asian Energetic Therapies.

2011-NCBTMB-National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body work #609291-11; trained via the CRSMT (Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy, 560 hours+ of training).

September 2010-CCAOM-The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine certification for Clean Needle Technique.

September 2012-CPR & First Aid Certification; Santa Cruz Chapter, USA.

2007-2008 Office help and herbal apprentice to Richard Rosen., LAc. Duties included preparation of herbal prescriptions, making herbal tinctures, and cashier of herbal medicine store.

2007-Certificate of Roots of Herbalism and Foundations of Health Program, 500 hours. California School of Herbal Studies. Forestville, CA.

2002 R.Y. T. Ananda Yoga Teacher Training, Nevada City, Ca., USA.

2002 B.A. Pitzer College, Bachelors in Anthropology, Claremont, Ca.

JOHN FROSTAD, LAc, EAMP  Education: Bastyr University, 1997 Master of Science in Acupuncture Bachelor of Science in Oriental Medicine  Teaching Appointments: Everest College, 2001‐2008, Faculty Bastyr University, 2001‐2002, Adjunct Faculty  Professional Practice: Edgewood Natural Health PLLC, 1997‐Present  Organizational Work: President of the Acupuncture Association of Washington, 2001‐2002 Executive Director, Acupuncture Association of Washington, 2002‐2004 Insurance Committee, Washington Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Assoc, 2019‐Present  

M a r i a H u n t e r MAcOM, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac, AEMP

Education Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM)September 2014 - September 2017 Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

University of WashingtonAugust 2008 - June 2012 BA Public Health , BA French Experience WAEMA Board Member at LargeAugust 2019- Present My focus with the board is currently outreach, increasing membership and getting involved with public policy and legislation. Purity Integrative Health and Wellness July 2018 - Present Purity Integrative Health is an integrative clinic where I practice Acupuncture, Chinese Herbalism and adjunctive therapies such as shiatsu, tuina and cupping. Acupuncture Health CenterFebruary 2018 - August 2019 At the Acupuncture Health Center specializes in Tan style and distal acupuncture, Jimmy Chang style pulses herbal prescriptions, and comprehensive, long term patient treatment planning and management. In addition to patient care, I was responsible for networking and a outreach for our clinic as well as event management. China Externship September 2017 - November 2017 The OCOM Clinical Externship involved two modules observing prestigious doctors in hospitals affiliated with the Nanjing University of TCM. The first module was spent observing Dr. Hao, a renowned gynecology herbalist. The second was spent with Dr. Sun and Dr. Gao who both specialized in stroke and paralysis treatment, pain management and migraine treatment. . Community Health ExternshipHooper Detox Center and Outside-In September 2016-September 2017 The focus of the externships was to treat at risk and marginalized populations. Hooper utilizes the NADA protocol and group treatment exclusively. Outside-In gave experience working with translation services, medical Spanish, and electronic medical records. OCOM Herbal Medicinary December 2014 - September 2017 Filling formula orders, proficient use of OCOM’s online programs, restocking the herbal medicinary and training fellow employees.

5210 E North St. Bellingham, WA 98226

maria@pnw-acupuncture.com

360.241.9722

EDUCATION Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Sept 2002-Jun 2005 Master of Medicine in clinical endocrinology

Hubei University of Chinese Medicine Sept 1996-Jun 2001 Bachelor of Medicine in acupuncture and moxibustion

EXPERIENCE ❏ Owner of Swiss Acupuncture/XY Health Group LLC www.swissacu.com Jan 2020-now❏ Founder of CWest Health LLC/CWest Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

www.cwestacu.com Sept 2019-now ❏ HUST Alumni Association of Seattle NPO Dec 2018-now

Founding board member, organized big donations of meals, PPEs and medical supplies to over 100 hospitals/clinics in the great Seattle area and 227 hospitals in Hubei, China, during Covid19 pandemics; held and hosted a Zoom web meeting with Coronavirus experts, more than 170 people joined the meeting; helped to organize two alumni gathering events for the NPO which has 300+ members in the Seattle area. www.hustaa-sea.org

❏ Ella Baker Elementary School & Alcott Elementary School Sept 2017-Jun 2019 Volunteering room parent, organized 3 class parties throughout the year. ❏ Wilder Elementary school Sept 2015-Jun 2017

Volunteering in health room, class store organizer, computer class assistant❏ Wuhan Baisha Chinese Medicine and Pain Treatment Center Jan 2006-Jan 2015

Founding Partner of the Center responsible for the acupunctureand herbs treatment, patient information system management, patientrelations management, logistics (stocking herbs, medical tools anddevices), and marketing

❏ 3B Scientific Corporation, Libertyville, IL www.3bsc.com Jul 2005-Dec 2005 Global Order Management Specialist (volunteer) Managed sales orders and purchase orders from initial processing to the invoicing following the successful on-time delivery in over 30 countries

❏ Tongji Hospital (one of China's top ten hospitals) Sept 2004-Jun 2005 Medical Specialist in Endocrinology Practiced in Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Department, Chinese Medicine Department

❏ Journal of US-China Medical Science ISSN:1548-6648 2004-2005 (part time) Executive Editor in Chief Reviewed and made the final decisions on 11 selected manuscripts for publication from over one hundred submissions. Compiled over 150 review feedback and communicated to the authors of volume 2, 2005

Yanling Xiao LAc, EAMP, OMD

serial No. 01 ❏ Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine & Western Medicine, Sept 2002-Jun 2005

Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Assistant Designed, developed and conducted experiments for a project of NSFC (National Natural Science Foundation of China) under grant No. 30371816

❏ Wuhan Boster Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (www.boster.com.cn) Jul 2001-Aug 2002 Research and Development Assistant Purified over 50 antibodies Assisted extraction over 50 antibodies and over 200 hundreds antibody labeling kits and assisted development of in situ hybridization(ISH) kits Conducted practical experiments of immunohistochemical staining, cell apoptosis staining and in situ hybridization staining using our products on pathological paraffin sections and frozen to ensure the high quality of all the kits

❏ Wuhan Integrated Chinese Medicine & Western Medicine Hospital Sept 2000-Jun 2001 Residency Training Worked and received residency training in the hospital, with over 2 million outpatient visits and over 60,000 discharges per year Rotation in Nephrology Department, Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Massage Department, Cardiology Department, Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Department, Gastroenterology Department and Orthopedics Department

❏ Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jan 1998-Jul 1998 Internship in Acupuncture Independently treated patients with electro acupuncture and cupping

AWARDS ❏ Received the Outstanding Young Scientist on Diabetic Research Award, Nov 2004

Granted by Chinese Society of Microcirculation affiliated with China Association for Science and Technology

PUBLICATION ❏ Xiao YL, Lu FE et al, “Protective Effects of Huanglianjiedu Decoction on Vascular Endothelial

Function in Type 2 Diabetic Rats” 2005 Nov;30（22）:1767-1770 Journal of Chinese Material Medica http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16468376

❏ Zheng CH1, Huang GY, Zhang MM, Xiao YL.”Experimental study on expression of connexin 43 in meridians of rats” Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2005 Sep;25(9):629-32.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16318150