Rotary Club Osoyoos - November 15, 2012

Posted by Holly Plante 
on Nov 15, 2012
 

Jennifer G. Strong, DTCM (Alta), DAc (NCCAOM), MAc&OM, RAc

Strong has practiced acupuncture and Oriental medicine since 1996, after completing her medical training at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, www.ocom.edu, where she earned a graduate degree, Masters of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAc&OM), following an undergraduate degree earned at Mills University near San Francisco www.mills.edu (BA). Upon successful completion of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine's three exams, she earned a DAc designation. Strong completed additional training in  advanced acupuncture theory and methods, has studied and taught Sheng Zhen chi gong and currently practice and is certified to teach Kundalini Yoga.

Serving the public and her profession, Strong worked as president of the Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Society of Alberta, chair of the government’s Acupuncture Committee and Acupuncture Program Review Committee, on the government’s Board of Examiners and was a working member of the government’s Acupuncture Transition Steering Committee.

Strong is registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of British Columbia, and has been a member of the National Sports Acupuncture Association, the National Qi Gong Association, the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, the Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Society of Alberta, and the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.

Jennifer enlightened us on why acupuncture is effective for numerous conditions but also for sustaining a healthy body and reducing the chance of illness.

 
Strong taught in the acupuncture program at MacEwan University and currently teaches weekend workshops for professionals in her field.

Strong enjoys writing and has had articles printed in several prominent publications including Canadian Living Magazine.  Strong also enjoys public speaking for various community groups and has appeared on local ACCESS TV programs, broadcast nationally.