Stephanie Somes earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Master of Science in TCM is a three year, 2850 hour training in Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. This included over 1000 hours of clinical internship. She has passed the Acupuncture National Board Examinations given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). This includes Clean Needle Technique. She is licensed to practice Acupuncture (LAc), Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the state of Colorado.

In addition, Stephanie’s training includes adjunctive therapies such as Chinese herbs, moxibustion, tui na, cupping, auricular therapy, TCM Sports Medicine, TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and various Physical Therapy techniques. She earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Sciences from the University of Puget Sound. She has been working for the past 12 years at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and also contributes as a Certified Athletic Trainer to sports teams throughout Colorado. She worked with a semi-professional women’s soccer team as the Head Athletic Trainer from 2002–2005.

Education:

Master of Science Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM)
Master of Science Physical Therapy (MSPT)
Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.)
Bachelor of Science Exercise Sciences

For more detailed acupuncture information, please visit my website (Center for Integrated Eastern Medicine) at www.easternacucenter.com.