Joyce Xiaomei Wu
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San Francisco, CA 94104
California & Nationally licensed Acupuncturist
Special training in Pain Relief & Stroke Rehabilitation (Japan)
Eight years of experience assisting in a thriving acupuncture office
Objective: To apply for a Acupuncture Clinic that can utilize leadership
skills, outstanding organizational skills and excellent clinical practice.
Education Details:
M.S., ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE
2009 Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley
Goto College of Science & Medicine
2009 Tokyo Japan - Training in Japanese Acupuncture &
Special training in Pain Relief & Stroke Rehabilitation
B.A., PSYCHOLOGY
2005 San Francisco State
University
Overview Qualification:
. Fluent in Cantonese & Mandarin (spoken & written language).
. Have been involved in the Chinese-community's development and
organization since 1999.
. Project manager for the Cantonese support group of women survivors.
. Able to handle high patient volume with emphasis on rapport-building
and therapeutic alliance with patients.
. More than 3 years of counseling patients in behavioral change for diet
therapy and stress management.
. Led weekly workshops for 3 months in Chinese herbology at the
Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College.
Professional Experience:
Acupuncture Private Practice, San Francisco, CA
2011-present
. Practice focuses on women's health, including prenatal care and
postpartum recovery.
. Experienced in treating polycystic ovaries, fibroids, hormonal
imbalance due to contraception, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.
. Also experienced in symptom management for chronic ailments such as
Diabetes, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Shingles.
. Expert in use of raw herbs, tiu na massage and cupping.
. Understand the psychological issues surrounding fertility and
reproductive health.
Acupuncturist, Acupuncture Associates, San Francisco, CA
2013-present
. Conducted intake interviews and patient assessments.
. Treat patient with server chronic illness
. Train staffs about health insurance company updates and front
desk managements including but not limit to: Answered phones,
scheduled appointments & prepared insurance billing (CPT code & ICD 9)
. Performed diagnoses and maintian treatment plans.
. Clinic saw an average of 80 patients per week.
Acupunctirist, LightHouse for the Blind & Visual Impaired, San Francisco,
CA 2012-2013
. Created & developed the first on-site Community Acupuncture Clinic
. Treat an average of 4 patients in an hour
Crisis Counselor, San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR), San Francisco,
CA 2010-present
. Provided emotional support of male and female clients as part of Crisis
Hotline.
. Created SFWAR's first Chinese-community support group for survivors of
sexual abuse.
. Directed clients to community and professional resources.
. Conducted trainings and outreach presentations in support of volunteer
recruitment.
Acupuncture Clinical Assistant, Acupuncture Associates, San Francisco, CA
2002-2012
. Conducted intake interviews and patient assessments to assist master
practitioner.
. Train staffs about health insurance company updates and front desk
managements.
. Performed diagnoses and wrote treatment plans.
. Clinic saw an average of 80 patients per week.
. Administrative coordinator: Answered phones, scheduled
appointments & prepared insurance billing (CPT code & ICD 9)
Community Service:
. San Francisco Chinese Hospital - Project Consultant for Community
Acupuncture Project (2009 - 2012).
. SF Homeless Prenatal Program - volunteered Acupuncturist for the
Wellness Program (2009 - current)
. S.A.F.E (Sexual Abuse Free Environment) Place, San Francisco, CA
(2004).
. UCSF- volunteer translator (2004).
. Chinatown Community Development Center, San Francisco, CA (1999).
. Chinese Progressive Association, San Francisco- community organizer
(1999).