Andrea graduated from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Andrea practiced Western Medicine as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Certifications:

• Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine)
  
• Board Certified Chinese Herbalist
  
• National Association for Detox Acupuncture (NADA) certification for the treatment of addictions
  
• Kang Wen Clinic Integrative Oncology Program for advanced clinical training
  
• Licensed Acupuncturist in Washington State

In addition, Andrea has spent time in China at the Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine taking courses and doing clinical observation in local hospitals. She also works for the People's Medical Publishing House, located in Beijing, translating Chinese medical texts into English.

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