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2124 S. Grant AVE Boise, ID 83706 (206) 953-4510 Laurenhowell85@gmail.com
www.elemental-healing.com
CHINESE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER PROFILE
Licensed Acupuncturist, Masters in Acupuncture from the National College of Natural Medicine
and a Bachelors of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University. Developed skills in a variety
of clinical settings throughout didactic and clinical career as a student. Experience integrating
multiple systems of medicine with excellent interpersonal skills and cultivated therapeutic
touch. Successful experiences as a writer, educator and speaker. Adventurous, energetic,
hardworking and motivated to continue clinical education and develop professional skills.
EDUCATION
National College of Natural Medicine, 2009 –2014
-Masters of Acupuncture
Bastyr University, 2006-2008
-Bachelor of Science, Herbal Science
Western Washington University, 2005
Associate of Arts, Highline Community College, 2002- 2004
Portland, OR
Kenmore, WA
Bellingham, WA
Des Moines, WA
EDUCATION; EXPANDED
Masters of Acupuncture, NCNM
-Emphasized study in Classical Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian
therapy, 5 Element Acupuncture, Microsystems & Shonishin
-Independent study of Canonical Chinese herbal medicine
-Qi gong study (3 years); Jinjing Gong linage
-Bodywork skills: Shiatsu massage, Craniosacral therapy & Sotai
movement therapy
-Nutrition counseling
-Cupping and Japanese moxibustion skills
-Five element dream work therapy
Bachelor of Science, Herbal Science - Bastyr University
-Emphasized Study of western herbal medicine including pharmacognosy,
pharmacology, plant Identification, medicine making, quality assurance
and quality control, research and laboratory testing, authoring
monographs & herb-drug interactions.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
NCNM NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC, 2012-2014
Acupuncture student intern and secondary working under the direct supervision
of licensed Acupuncturists in an urban, integrative medicine setting. Served
diverse population of patients with a wide variety of clinical
presentations.
NCNM Network of Community clinics, 2013-2014
 OHSU Richmond Community Clinic Under clinical supervision, provided Acupuncture,
massage, tuning fork and cupping therapy to low-income patients suffering from acute
and chronic conditions.
 Hooper Detoxification center Under clinical supervision, provided ear and scalp
acupuncture to patients undergoing 10 day detoxification from drugs and alcohol.
 Mercy and Wisdom Under clinical supervision, provided Acupuncture, massage, tuning
fork, moxibustion and cupping therapy to low-income patients suffering from acute and
chronic conditions.
 Naturopathic family medicine Under clinical supervision, performed vital intakes and
hydrotherapy treatments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WHILE A STUDENT
Medicinary Assistant, NCNM clinic, 2009-2014
Preparation of compounded natural medicines including granule Chinese herbal
formulas, western herbal tinctures, homeopathics, capsules, bulk herbal teas,
flower essences & topical preparations
Student Sales Representative, Heron Botanicals, 2012- 2014
Extensive knowledge of hundreds of single herb extracts, formulas & compounds
Sales Representative, Organic India 2008 – 2014
Ayurvedic herbal knowledge & sales
Administrative assistant, Seven star Acupuncture, 2011-2012
Scheduling, paperwork & herbal granulation preparation
Sales Representative, Super Supplements, 2006 – 2009
Vast training and experience with nutritional supplements, herbs & vitamins
HIGHLIGHTS
Speaker at Graduation services for NCNM, 2014
Intern at community clinics: Hooper detox center and OHSU Richmond clinic- treating
chronic disease in low-income patients, 2013-2014
Volunteer work & fundraisers for the Herbal Science program & Herb society, Bastyr
University & NCNM, 2007-2014
Teacher of Human Ecology & Sustainable Systems, WWU, 2006
Writer and reporter for newspaper, Highline Community College, 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, VOLUNTEER WORK & INTERESTS
State of Idaho Bureau of occupational licenses- Acupuncturist, Active #ACU-304
Member- Herb Society member- 2009-2014
Member- Portland Blues dance society- 2009-2014
Member- Co-founder of Portland Astrology Social group- 2009- 2014
Civic Engagement – International Student Volunteers – 2005