Lumiel is a graduate of Washington State University, and began work in the field of Oriental Medicine in 1988 as a Foot Reflexologist. The following year she added a certificate in massage therapy to her credentials and began formal studies at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
In 1993 she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pacific College with a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is licensed to practice in both California and Hawai`i.
In 2003 she became certified as an Educator in Hanna Somatics. Drawing on her experience as a Montessori teacher, she developed a series of lectures on Chinese Medicine, health and wellness. She teaches for the College of Marin in Kentfield, in community education programs, and for the City College of San Francisco.
She earned a Clinical Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, one of the finest acupuncture and Oriental medicine programs of study in the country.
She has trained with Qi Gong master Luke Chan both in China and the U.S, and became the first certified teacher of Chi Lel Qi Gong in Hawai`i in 1997. She incorporates Qi Gong into treatments for children, needle-shy adults, and for specific problems.
Education:
- Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
Trained as Hanna Somatics Educator 2001-2003
- Chi Lel Qi Gong
1997 Trained with Master Luke Chan in Seattle,
WA, Sedona, AZ and Beidaihe, China as Certified instructor,
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA
Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine Summa Cum Laude 1993
- International Institute of Reflexology, San Diego, CA
Certification in Foot Reflexology 1989
- St. Nicholas Montessori Training Centre, London, England
Preschool Montessori Certification 1975.
- Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, 1968
- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
Clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2007
Experience:
- Owner/Director of Three Treasures Oriental Medicine clinic in
San Diego, CA, Honolulu, HI, and San Rafael, CA.
- Spearheaded and trained Detox HI acupuncturists in statewide Stop Smoking Event 1998
- Taught Montessori Preschool 1976-1982, San Diego.
- Initiated and conducted the Annual Youth Track and Field events Valley Center, CA 1982 and 1983
- Taught Introduction to Chinese Medicine at College of Marin, Kentfield, CA 2004 to Present
- Practiced Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at hospital in Qingdao, China
- Member of Board of Directors of the Community Acupuncture Network
Qualifications:
- Foot Reflexologist since 1988. Certified since1989.
- Massage Therapist 1989 to 1995, California.
- Licensed Acupuncturist: licensed in Hawaii and California since 1995
- NCCAOM diplomate since 1993
- Certified Hanna Somatics Educator, since 2003.
- Nutritional Training by Standard Process Company teachers and doctors with the International Foundation of Health and Nutrition, San Diego since 1999.
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