Leona Marrs M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
National and California Board Certified
Forms & Fees
Certification
California State Acupuncture License #12790, 2008
National Certification in Acupuncture (NCCAOM), 2002
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), 2000
Hepatitis C Certified Practitioner, 2006Job Experience
Jan. 2009 Present Private Acupuncture Practice, Los Angeles, CA
Specialize in the treatment of liver disease, depression, anxiety, and pain as well as a variety of other immune, gynecological, respiratory, and musculoskeletal disorders. Techniques used are acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, auricular therapy, electrical stimulation, and TCM herbal medicine and nutrition.
June 2002 May 2007 Private Acupuncture Practice, Seattle, WA
Focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety, liver detoxification and liver disease, as well as stress, musculoskeletal, endocrine, immune and gynecological disorders.
Dec. 2006 May 2007 Abundant Spring Fertility Clinic, Bellevue, WA
Office Manager. Responsible for checking patients in and out, maintaining a supplement and herbal inventory, answering patient questions regarding acupuncture and fertility while maintaining strict confidence.Education
Sept. 1999 Dec. 2002 Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Extensive didactic and clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Completed over 450 hours in Western clinical sciences. Internship at Shanghai teaching hospital studying Chinese herbs with a focus on Hepatitis.
Sept. 1998 April 1999 Beijing University, Tokyo, Japan.
Studied acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Sept. 1992 June 1997 Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Arts in English literature.
Sept. 1995 June 1996 Hunter College, New York, NY
Studied Biology and literature.Volunteer Experience
Aug. 2000 Aug. 2007 Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign, Seattle, WA
Practitioner, Site Coordinator, Fundraiser. Coordinated healthcare at Peace on the Streets For Kids on the Streets, a homeless youth shelter, which included providing acupuncture treatments, planning fundraisers for medical supplies, and recruiting volunteers.
3542 Hollydale Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039
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3542 Hollydale Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039