Ms. Donnell L Borash
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Licenses and Credentials:
Texas State Licensed Acupuncturist #AC01342
Texas State Licensed Massage Therapist #MT114595
Diplomat in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) – Certification #023845
California State Licensed Acupuncturist – License #AC 9252
Certification in Clean Needle Technique (CCAOM)
National Association of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
National Association of Sports Medicine, Fitness Nutrition Specialist
American Heart Association CPR/AED Health Care Provider
American Red Cross HIV/AIDS Certificate
EXPERIENCE:
Austin Integrative Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Specialist
• Owner/Director/Acupuncturist
• Acupuncturist for cancer care and pain management Present
Copulos & Associates
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Specialist
• Acupuncturist for cancer care and pain management Present
Sichuan Cancer Hospital of Chengdu, China
Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine
• Advanced study in cancer care and pain management 2011-2011
Longhua Hospital of Shanghai, China
Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine
• Advanced study in cancer care and pain management 2011-2011
Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Skagit Valley Cancer Care Center and
Providence Cancer Partnership
Doctoral Intern
Integrative Oncology and Pain Management
• Treat patients with various health problems, primarily chronic pain and cancer
• Formulate independent diagnosis, point and formula prescription
• Use modalities such as electric stimulation, ion pumping chords, cupping, moxibustion,
auricular acupuncture, Tui Na, massage and Acupressure
• Document treatment and results in hospital approved format for future clinical studies
• Execute proper time management skills and follow WA and HIPPA regulations
• Cultivate and maintain excellent rapport with patients and other professionals 2009-2011
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA 2008-2009
Doctoral Intern, Mental Health and Gynecology/Women’s Health with Giovanni Maciocia
• Treat patients with difficult mental health and gynecological/women’s issues
• Work to integrate allopathic and alternative medicine with a team consisting of MD’s, PhD’s and DAOM practitioners
• Chart notes according to CA standards and HIPPA regulations
Private Practice, Palo Alto, CA 2003-2007
Owner
• Maintain a successful acupuncture practice with a concentration in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
• Provide treatment of acupuncture, formula prescriptions, massage, yoga and personal training
• Work closely with primary care physicians to ensure collaborative diagnosis
• Ensure the highest levels of patient satisfaction by managing patient requests, anticipating patient needs, and working with patient restrictions
• Successfully manage all aspects of a small business owner.
ACTCM Clinic, San Francisco, CA 2000-2003
Masters Level Internship
• Treat patients with conditions such as: AIDS, cancer, infertility, psoriasis, peripheral neuropathy, tennis wrist and elbow, digestive problems, hypertension, menopause, cervical effusion, shingles, Crohn’s disease, manic-depressive disorder, multiple sclerosis, urinary tract infections, musculoskeletal disorders, etc.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans following clinic protocol
CORPORATE WORK EXPERIENCE:
American Specialty Health (Management) 2007-2009
• Manage a team of twelve health coaches implementing standard operating procedures and policies
• Hire and train new personnel
• Hold monthly staff meetings to keep staff up to date on all aspects of the department’s operations
• Provide ongoing training, support, staff motivation and high standards of service to 1+ million members
• Coach members discussing and formulating strategy on diet, nutrition, fitness, stress management and smoking secession.
• Participate in extensive ongoing life coach and management training
EDUCATION:
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2011
Integrative Oncology and Chronic Pain Management
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Master of Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine 2003
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM)
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Science, Applied Science and Business 1994
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
• Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM)
• American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM )
• National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Association of Integrative Oncology and Chinese Medicine (AIOCM)
• Society for Integrated Oncology (SIO)
• Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR)
SKILLS AND INTERESTS:
60 wpm, IBM proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, QuickBooks, Internet Savvy, flexible, ambitious, organized, excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, multi-task oriented, team player, strong desire to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment. Ironman triathlete, outdoor enthusiast, yoga, qi gong and meditation