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Christy Allen, L.Ac., Dipl.OM; MSc Ag.Econ.

Christy Allen, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, MSc.Ag.Econ - is one of America's most respected practitioners of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, a pioneer in Integrative Medicine, and an Agricultural Economist whose work has focused on beekeeping and pollination, and issues of diet and sustainability in global ecosystems. Through her private practice EnerQi Health, in Tucson, AZ she provides comprehensive, classical Chinese Medicine diagnostics and treatment - with food and nutrition at the heart of her approach. She follows a Paleo diet herself, and has a non-dogmatic attitude that encourages patients of all types to adopt a healthier relationship with food -- including gardening and foraging, shopping and cooking, evaluating the health effects of one's diet, and community/planetary stewardship. Details of her work are available at her website: www.EnerQiHealth.com

Specialties

Internal Medicine: Chronic diseases of all kinds, including diabetes, gastro-intestinal disorders, obesity, liver and kidney diseases, auto-immune conditions, endocrinology, neuropathy and chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders, sleep disorders, gynecology and fertility. Collaborative care for cancer and terminal illness patients.
Mental Health: Chronic depression, anxiety, stress/PTSD, panic disorders, grief and "heartbreak", sleep/dreaming.
Health promotion: Lifestyle modification, cooking, learning about wild and local foods; meditation; connecting with Nature; healthy aging; environmental medicine; building health through community.

Background

Raised in the Amish farm country of western PA - BA in English, with pre-med minor - Peace Corps Volunteer, Swaziland (Africa) - Teacher, Navajo Nation - Graduate Fellow in African Studies & Languages - M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Michigan State U. - Development Economist, Sumatra, Indonesia - Economic Development Consultant (global) - Master's degree in Acupuncture ('95) & post-graduate professional certification in Chinese Herbology - National Board Certification (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine - President, AOM Society of MA - Advisory Board, Acupuncturists Without Borders - Clinical Faculty, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of AZ - Research Consultant in Oriental Medicine/U. of AZ - Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of successful clinics in AZ, MA, PA and MD. Cumulative expertise in current field: 17 years.

Memberships

AAAOM - American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Acupuncturists Without Borders, USA