Cynthia Powers D.

About Cynthia Powers D.

Compassionate Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Doctor with a unique journey from…

Experience

1. Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist

   Powerful Qi Acupuncture And Wellness

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Conduct new patient interviews, initial intake and health history, identify symptoms and issues, perform physical exams, create detailed diagnosis, discuss treatment options and preventive measures. Provide direct patient care: Diagnose and treat complex conditions, health assessments, acupuncture treatments, herbal prescriptions and nutritional counseling. Uses clinical expertise and evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat patient symptoms and underlying disease. Utilize Traditional Chinese Acupuncture point selection in addition to Master Tung, Dr. Tan balance method, Auricular, Scalp, Sports Acupuncture and trigger point release, Acupressure and Laser Acupuncture. Incorporate modalities such as gua sha, cupping, e-stim, moxibustion, bodywork and Active Release Technique (ART) into treatments. Maintain detailed health records, monitor patients progress and evaluate treatment outcomes. Treat a variety of emotional, physical, and mental disorders to maintain general health and well-being. Uses aromatherapy as a natural way to help patients cope with stress, chronic pain, nausea, depression, anxiety and as a way to enhance acupuncture and bodywork during treatment. Order and interpret patient labs and imaging. Uses the Nutrition Response Testing system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill health and prescribe supplement and herb protocols to restore balance, health and well-being. Create custom herbal formulas for individual patient needs. Adhere to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes. Relationships with and proficient in supplement and herbal product lines; Standard Process, Medi- Herb, Nutri West, Ortho Molecular, Biopharma International Stem Cells, Apex Energetics, PURE Encapsulations, Cell Core, Evergreen Herbs, Sun Ten Herbs, Systemic Formulas and other custom herbal lines and formularies.

Education

• Lake Area Technical College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Management/Marketing/Sales

  1997 — 2003

• Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

  MATOM, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  2018 — 2020

• Southern California University of Health Sciences

  MACM, Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology

• Southern California University of Health Sciences

  Doctor of Medicine DACM, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology

• Mount Marty University

  Bachelor of Arts in Business, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2000 — 2003