Christopher SaltPaw, ND, LAc.

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White Plains, New York 10606

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Naturopathic Physician and acupuncturist with years of experience of history taking, communicating health related information, and creating a safe space for people to be open and honest. Self motivated, and detail oriented sole proprietor of own successful medical practice. Brings a strong focus to the emotional and spiritual well-being of a person; and has a life-long devotion to serving, uplifting, and liberating those who are struggling and in pain.

Education

Master of Science in Acupuncture, August 2010

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mineola, NY Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Spring 2005

Bastyr University; Kenmore, WA

• Joseph E. Pizzorno Scholarship recipient. 2004 – 2005.

• Bastyr University Employees’ Student Scholarship recipient. 2003 – 2004.

• Leader in the Bastyr Chapter of Student Physicians for Social Responsibility.

• Completed the following elective coursework: Homeopathy IV, V, and VI, Craniosacral Therapy I, II, and III, AIDS and Alternative Medicine, and Therapeutic Yoga. Bachelor of Science, Material Science Engineering. Rutgers University; Piscataway, New Jersey. 1989-1993.

• James Dickson Carr Scholarship recipient. 1989 – 1993. Additional Continuing Education Training.

• Sensation and Beyond with Paresh Vasani. New York School of Homeopathy. March 2007.

• UNDA Numbered Remedies and Their Indications. Seroyal. Dr. Robert Abell, ND., LAc.

• Gemmotherapy and Their Indications. Seroyal. Dr. Robert Abell, ND., LAc.

• Bowen Technique. Completed Modules I and II. Perry Levinson, LAc

• Craniosacral Therapy I, II, and III. Integrative Bodywork Institute. Dr. Nancy Soliven

• Diabetes and Intesive Insulin Seminar. Dr. Mona Morestein, ND.

• Naturopathic Cardiology and Advanced Naturopathic Cardiology. Health masters Live.

• Tung and Tan Acupuncture. Brad Whisnant, LAc.

• Pulse Diagnosis. Ann Cecil Sterman, LAc.

• Chronic Kidney Disease. Eric Yarnell, ND.

• Heart Math Certification

Clinical Experience:

• Along with medical doctors and the Center for Multicultural Health in Seattle, coordinated a nutrition and exercise program for eight elderly diabetic women. Tasks included making dietary suggestions, monitoring compliance with recommended diets, designing and supervising eight individual exercise regimens, and meeting with clients weekly to supervise exercise routines, provide motivation, and monitor progress.

• Gave cooking classes and made dietary suggestions to women at the Salvation Army Battered Women’s Shelter in Seattle. Introduced low cost and healthy dietary alternatives to at-risk women.

• As a member of the Alternative Health Access Campaign, provided acute and constitutional homeopathic care for homeless people temporarily staying at one of the tent cities in Seattle, WA. Prescribed acute remedies for respiratory tract infections, acute coughing, musculoskeletal injuries and pain. Also prescribed remedies for individuals suffering from insomnia, anxiety and distress.

• At the Bastyr Clinic, used nutritional supplementation and botanical medicine to treat patients with endocrine and autoimmune disorders such as type II diabetes, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

• Recommends and monitors allergy elimination diets to patients suffering from the effects of food sensitivities.

• Recommends western herbs, Chinese patent herbs, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and enzymes to help with many conditions.

• Uses oral chelators, liver support, and constitutional hydrotherapy for cleansing and detoxificaiton.

• Uses acute and constitutional homeopathy and homeopathic complexes for many conditions.

• Uses physical medicine techniques including: osseous and soft tissue manipulation, muscle energy stretching and cranio-sacral therapy with patients suffering from musculoskeletal complaints, and emotional trauma.

• Treats many different conditions with acupuncture, tui na, gua sha, moxibustion and cupping. Primarily treats chronic pain, menopausal issues, infertility, and stress related issues. Medical Preceptorships:

• Peter Waserman, MD, The Polyclinic; Seattle, WA: Oncology.

• John Ruhland, ND, Seattle, WA: Diet and Nutritional Counseling, Detoxification, Allergy Elimination, Homeopathy, primary care medicine.

• Ralph Golan, MD, Ravenna Medical Arts; Seattle, WA: Heavy Metal Chelation, Allergy Elimination, Detoxification, Diet and Nutritional Counseling, IV therapies and primary care medicine.

• Cynthia Phillips, ND, Institute of Complimentary Medicine; Seattle, WA: NAET, women’s health, primary care medicine.

• Maryanne Ivons, ND, Monroe Naturopathic Clinic; Monroe, WA: Acute and Constitutional Homeopathy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, primary care medicine.

• Owen Miller, ND, Holistic Health Clinic; Tacoma, WA: Body-Mass Composition, Detoxification, Allergy Elimination, Hydrotherapy, Diet and Nutritional Counseling, primary care medicine.

• Robert Killian, MD, Cabrini Medical Building; Seattle, WA: HIV/AIDS/STD, Men’s Health, primary care medicine.

Work Experience:

Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist

Private Practice, Grassroots Natural Medicine, New York, NY. June 2006 - Present.and Peekskill, NY. 2011 – Present.

• Serving a diverse community with acupuncture and other Chinese medicine modalities, craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, botanical medicine, physical medicine, constitutional hydrotherapy, dietary and lifestyle counseling, detoxification support, nutritional supplementation and exercise regimens.

• Conditions primarily seen in practice: diabetes, hypertension, chronic fatigue, obesity, autoimmune issues, digestive complaints, chronic pain, autism, and allergies.

• Community outreach. Facilitating discussion on community health issues. Science Writer

Pfizer Inc. New York, NY. Sept 2015 - July 2016

• Setting up and scheduling interviews with scientists working on drugs in development.

• Creating compelling informative stories about pipeline products based on interviews.

• Succinctly communicated complex technical topics to a broad Pfizer audience. Acupuncturist

Silver Needle Acupuncture, Nov 2011 – 2016.

• Assess and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues.

• Assess and treat individuals involved in automobile accidents.

• Services a high volume of clients in a timely manner.

• Work within a multidisciplinary setting.

Clinical Nutritionist

Invite Health. January 2006 – Nov 2011

• Consulting clients on a range of health conditions.

• Designing personalized regimens consisting of nutritional and herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, diets, detoxification, and exercise plans.

• Collecting research for individuals with extensive health issues.

• Referring customers to alternative medicine practitioners and medical doctors when needed. Teacher’s Assistant: Physical Clinical Diagnosis

Bastyr University. 2004-2005.

• Demonstrated to students how to do physical exams.

• Taught students how to use medical and laboratory equipment.

• Worked one-on-one with students to ensure that they had full command of the material. Residential Counselor

Ryther Child Center; Seattle, WA 2002-2006

• Provided a structured and nurturing environment in a residential treatment facility that aimed to stimulate creative, academic, and physical development for foster children and adolescents (6-18 years old); gave on-going, positive reflection and encouragement; used verbal de-escalation and direct counseling skills to help children learn behavioral modification techniques; role-modeled appropriate boundaries, clear communication and respectful social skills. Assistant Scientist

Schering-Plough; Union, New Jersey. 1998-2001

• Tested drug batches for pre-clinical trials.

• Monitored each reaction for impurities, product yields and reaction completions. Analytical Chemist

Whatman Inc; Clifton, New Jersey. 1996-1998

• Oversaw quality control and tested equipment for chemical separations capability and accuracy. Related Experience:

Co-Founder, Treasurer

S.T.E.P. (Striving Together Equals Progress) Newark, New Jersey. 2000-2001 Co-created and co-directed a non-profit organization that provided rites-of-passage experiences for adolescent boys of African-American descent. Taught basic African- American history; formed and implemented exercises to build self-esteem; used engaging intellectual discourse to develop critical thinking skills; introduced positive role models of African-American men. Organized community gatherings to acknowledge and publicly validate the progress of the boys participating in the program. New York State Acupuncture License#: 004549, as of February 15, 2011.

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