Patient Notification of Qualifications and Scope of Practice
In accordance with RCW 18.06.130 and WAC 246-803-300
Qualifications for all of our practitioners include the following education and license information:
Stephanie Gianarelli
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies- University of Washington- Seattle, WA
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine- SW Acupuncture College- Santa Fe, NM
- Washington State License - East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # 619
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine #12462
- American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine Fellow
Matt Ferguson
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture- Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine- Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License-East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # 0000349
- American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine Fellow
Andrea Iwi’ula
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture- Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine- Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License - East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # AC00000474
- New York State License- Licensed Acupuncturist # 004300-1
- American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine Fellow
Haley DeMarco
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Washington State License - East Asian Medicine Practitioner License
Natalie Willits
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License-East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # AC60722112
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine #165598
- Member of WEAMA – Washington East Asian Medicine Association
- American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine Fellow
Amanda Fu-Kalilikane
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License-East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # AC60895286
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Hefei Liang
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License-East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # AC60963046
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Lucas Hedrick
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Bastyr University- Kenmore, WA
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Bastyr University – Kenmore, WA
- Washington State License-East Asian Medicine Practitioner License # AC1910
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
The scope of practice for East Asian medicine practitioners in the state of WA include:
- Acupuncture: The use of pre-sterilized, disposable acupuncture needles or lancets to directly or indirectly stimulate acupuncture points and meridians.
- Electrical, Mechanical or Magnetic Stimulation of Acupuncture Points: Using very small amounts of electricity to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians or using mechanical or magnetic devises to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians.
- Moxibustion: A soft woolly mass prepared from ground young leaves, typically in the form of sticks or cones, which are ignited and placed on or close to the skin or used to heat acupuncture needles.
- Acupressure: Traditional Chinese medical massage and manual therapy.
- Cupping: Glass cups are placed on the skin with a vacuum created by heat or suction device.
- Dermal-friction Technique (Gwa-sha): Friction is applied topically to the skin using a smooth object to relieve symptoms.
- Infrared Heat: Applying heat generated by an infrared lamp over a specific area of the body.
- Sonopuncture: The use of sound to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians.
- Laserpuncture: Laser light beams are applied to the acupuncture points to help stimulate the flow of chi and promote healing.
- Dietary Advice and Health Education Based on East Asian Medical Theory: Suggestions for nutrition and herbal food products including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and dietary and nutritional supplements.
- Breathing, Relaxation, and East Asian Exercise Techniques
- Qi Gong: Internal Chinese meditation practice that often uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and enhance overall health.
- East Asian Massage and Tui Na: Bodywork characterized by kneading, pressing, rolling, shaking, and stretching of the body. This does not include spinal manipulation.
- Superficial Heat and Cold Therapy
- Point Injection Therapy: A procedure in which vitamins, herbal extracts, or other fluids are injected into the body at an acupuncture point using a syringe and needle.
Patients with bleeding disorders or pacemakers as well as pregnant patients
must inform the practitioner prior to receiving any treatment.
Potential Benefits: Drugless relief of presenting symptoms and improved balance of body energies that may lead to the prevention, improvement or elimination of the presenting problem.