Mark Franco, L.Ac.
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A well-seasoned practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with experience in hospital studies, patient
care, management and team building, as well as a wide range of experience in clinical and administrative
roles who is bilingual in Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
2009-2010 Yo San University
Associate Director of Doctoral Program in Reproductive Medicine
Involved in the creation, launch and management of the first DAOM program in Reproductive
Medicine at Yo San University
Admissions officer and talent requisition for DAOM program
2007-2010 Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles, CA
Managed acupuncture cardiac study
Partnered and maintained relationships with M.D.’s and hospital staff in order to recruit patients
into the study
Collected and organized data and results in order to conclude study
Lead acupuncturist for in-patent hospital study supervised at team of five acupuncturist
DAOM Clinical Supervisor ECTOM - (CVA) Stroke Rehabilitation
2005-Present Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine Santa Monica, CA
Clinical Supervisor
Instructor
2002-2005 Advantage Rehabilitation Clinic-Panorama City, CA
Head of the Acupuncture Department
Workmans Compensation
Personal Injury
2000-2003 Samra University of Oriental Medicine-Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Supervisor
Instructor
Admissions officer
EDUCATION
1993–1998 Samra University of Oriental Medicine Los Angeles, CA
M.S.O.M. Masters of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine Degree
ACHIEVMENTS
Certified instructor: Japanese Abdominal Diagnosis (Kiiko Matsumoto)
Cardiac study 2007-2010 Good Samaritan Hospital
Post stroke study 2008-2010 Good Samaritan Hospital
Total hip/knee post operative and rehab study 2008-2009 Good Samaritan Hospital
Extensive experience in spine and carpal tunnel pre and post operative treatment
Proven results in the treatment of Diabetes and high blood pressure
Strong and proven results in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) treatments
Completed 2 year course in Tui-Na under Yu Da Feng (Royal University 1991-93)
Founder and first acting president of the Samra Alumni Organization
Licensed Senior Instructor: Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Classical Japanese Martial Arts)