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Mary Helen Lee L.Ac., Dipl.O.M., R.H.(A.H.G.)
White Moon Healing Center
1309 W. Albion
Chicago, IL 60626
773-743-5229
Email: whitemoonacu@yahoo.com
Website: www.whitemoonhealingcenter.com |
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Licensure:
- Acupuncture License # 198-000053, Illinois
Certification:
- National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine-Certified in Oriental Medicine-2005, Chinese Herbology-2001, Acupuncture-1992.
- American Herbalist Guild- Professional Herbalist since 2002.
Education:
- B.Sc.-Mississippi University for Women, Degree in Biology with emphasis on Zoology. Minors in Physical Sciences and Art, 1987
- Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Master's level certification in Acupuncture, 1991
- Chicago Center for Psychophysical Healing-Certification in Western Herbology, 1991
- World Learning Center Herb School-Certification in Chinese Herbology, 1992
- East-West School of Herbology-Completed home study course, 1993
- Bach Flower Essences Certification, 1995
- Herb Fest- 3 days of herbal seminars each year, 1993-1996
- Reiki Master Teacher Certification, 1995
- Institute of Chinese Herbology-Certification of Comprehensive Practitioner Training Program in Chinese Herbal Medicine, 1998
- The Society of Homotoxicology of North America-7 Heel/BHI seminars, 1996-present
- Institute of Aromatic Studies-Level I Certification in Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, 2004
- Tibetan Medicine I & II-Dr. Tenzing Dakpa, 2006
- Over 1,400 hours of continuing education seminars including training in: Advanced Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis, Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture, Laser Acupuncture, Magnetics, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Japanese & Taoist Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Drug-Herb Interactions, Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Therapy, Oncology, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Psychological Disorders, Immunology, Stroke Recovery, Cardiovascular Disease, Digestive Disorders, Pain Management, Diet & Nutrition, Energy Work & Shamanic Healing.1992-present
Medical Practice Experience:
- Private Clinical Practice: White Moon Healing Center, Chicago-Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese & Western Herbology, Homeopathy, Nutritional Counseling, Aromatherapy, Reiki Energy Work. Extensive natural pharmacy including over 50 proprietary formulae mixing Chinese and Western herbs, 1992 to present.
- Group Clinical Practice: Chicago Center for Psychophysical Healing-Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese and Western Herbs, included extensive work on building a clinic pharmacy and making proprietary formulae, 1990-1992
- Intern Supervisor for Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, at Northside HIV Treatment Center, 1992-1995 and White Moon Healing Center, 1991-1998.
- Clinical Supervisor, Acupuncturist, Herbalist-Northside HIV Treatment Center 1992-1995
- Acupuncture Intern -Chicago Center for Psychophysical Healing, 1990-1991. Northside HIV Treatment Center, 1991. Cook County Hospital Pain Clinic, 1991
Teaching and Lecturing Experience:
- East Point Seminars "Detoxing Methods for the TCM Practice"-Teaching natural methods for detoxing the body. Offering six professional development activity hours for acupuncturists, 2008 and 2009, 2010.
- Arya Bhavan Vegetarian Indian Restaurant's Monday night lecture series with organic, raw buffet. 2010 lecture on the basics of detoxification through nutrition, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and special organ cleanses.
- University of Chicago Hospital Cancer Support Group-bi-yearly lectures on Chinese Medicine, Diet & Nutrition, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002.
- Ohashiatsu Center in Evanston, IL-taught classes on Chinese & Western herbal medicine, 1993 & 1994.
- S.W.A.N. (Surviving With AIDS Naturally)-Lecture on detoxing the body through nutrition and herbs, 1994.
- Clan of the Whistling Elk Women's Lodge-Lecture on Herbs for Gynecological Imbalances, 1993.
- Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine-Lecture on research about Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Chinese Medicine, 1992.
Publications:
Professional Memberships:
- American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- American Herbalist Guild
- Selected by the AFLCIO as the first acupuncturist in Cook Country to be a sponsor at union-news.org for acupuncture referrals to all union members in the area.
Media:
- ABC Evening News Chicago featured Mary Helen in a segment by Linda Yu on herbalists and herbal pharmacies. 1998
- Oriental Medical Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2 & 3, 1998, Mary Helen was quoted in the article Towards a Unified Field Theory of Chronic Disease With Regard to the Separation of Yin and Yang and The Qi is Wild, written by Leon Hammer, MD.
- Alternative Healthcare Management: The News Magazine of Non-Traditional Medicine - One Woman's Journey: How a Small Acupuncture Clinic Survives in the Windy City. Mary Helen was the subject of the feature article.
- Epoch Times Newspaper, Mary Helen is quoted in the articles: The Many Benefits of Tea Tree Oil and The Other Body
- JOY ser feliz esta en ti (Being Happy Is Up To You)- A Reader's Digest magazine published for Latin Americans. March 2009. Mary Helen is quoted about detoxing the body in the article Mas Joven en 4 Samanas (More Youthful in 4 Weeks)
- Northwestern University's Medill Journalism School, Mary Helen is quoted in the article Mixing Medicine with Herbal Remedies Can be Risky
- Blackdoctor.org, Mary Helen is quoted in the article Can Acupuncture Help Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
- Yahoo News, an article about White Moon Healing Center - Caring for HIV and AIDS Patients a True Privilege
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