EastsidegentleAcupuncture

Clinical practice and training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China (2004)

NADA internship, Evergreen Treatment Services, Seattle, WA, 2007

• General physician
  Practicing as a medical intern during medical school in different wards and ERs 1992-1994(Qazvin, Iran)

• Residency
  3 years of extensive training and practicing in pediatrics residency program at children’s hospitals, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1994-1997 (Iran)

• Pediatrician
  Practicing as a Pediatrician at Social Security Organization Clinic and Ministry of Health hospital for 3 years, 1997-2000 (Iran)

• Pediatrician
  Clinical Practice, 2000-2002 (Iran)

Teaching Experience

• Lecturer
  Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Institute, Lacey, WA, 2020 – present

• Adjunct Faculty
  Bastyr University, School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Kenmore, WA:
  Pediatric Acupuncture, 2006-2008

• Guest Speaker “Shonishin”
  Iranian Acupuncturists Association, Tehran, Iran, 2004

• Teaching Assistant
  Bastyr University, School of Naturopathy, Kenmore, WA: Physical/Clinical Lab Diagnosis and examinations, 2002-2004

• Adjunct Faculty
  Azad University, Tehran, Iran: Health Issues, 1998

Research Experience and Published Books and Articles

• Survey on bacterial causes of gastroenteritis in hospitalized children, 1994
• Survey on using GMCSF (Granulocyte Monocyte Colony Stimulating Factor) in a 4-year old child with Cyclic Neutropenia, 1995
• Analysis of Brucellosis in critical ill children hospitalized in Imam Hospital, 1997
• What is acupuncture and how does it work, 2005
• History of Pediatrics in East, West and in Iran, 2006

Education and Certificates

• Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine 1987-1994, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (Iran)
• Residency in Pediatrics, 1994-1997, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Iran)
• M.S in Acupuncture, School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, 2002-2005
• Acupuncture Certificate, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 2004
• Diplomate in Acupuncture, National Certification for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2005- present
• Extensive education in homeopathy 2002-2004, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

• CE Certificates
  Distal Needling Acupuncture
  Shonishin, non-insertive needle therapy in children
  Facial Rejuvenation with acupuncture
  Facial Massage
  Legal and Ethical Issues Relating to Acupuncture
  Treating Autism with Natural Medicine
  Archeotypes of Five Elements
  Integrative Assessment and Treatment of Pain, Fatigue and Anxiety
  Microneedling for facial rejuvenation, acne,  and alopecia
  Chinese Herbal Medicine, Prepared Medicine, Bastyr University, 2005
  Craniosacral Therapy, Bastyr University, 2006
  National Acupuncture Detoxification Association training, Bastyr University, 2007

Awards

• Graduate Scholarship Award, 2003, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
• Helio Scholarship Award, 2003, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
• Student Scholarship, 2003, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
• Graduate Scholarship Award, 2004, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
• Practicing Physician Honor Award, 2010, Ghods Specialty Clinic, Iran
• Practicing Physician Honor Award, 2012, Ghods Specialty Clinic, Iran
• Excellence in Medicine Award, 2013, Ghods Specialty Clinic, Iran