AboutTamsen Staniford, L.Ac. Expertise Please ask me about acupuncture and oriental medicine, nutrition, dietary supplements, and herbs. I am always happy to answer questions about how any of these areas relate to your health and well-being, specific conditions, or simply if you would like some information. I specialize in acupuncture for palliative care, acute injuries, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, bone health, and western supplements.
Experience I am a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and hold a Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. This degree includes training for acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, exercise and bodywork. I have work for a decade in the natural products industry both at the retail and manufacturing levels. I have worked using acupuncture in private clinics, community clinic settings and in inpatient care facilities; including hospice and supportive housing residences. I currently practice in San Francisco in a private clinic, making house calls for home bound patients, and working on grant funded community acupuncture projects.
Education/Credentials Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator, Reiki Practitioner.
Past/Present Clients Everyone from the stressed out worker, to the detoxing substance user, to the dying, to the new mother. Acupuncture can help them all.
Question Hello,
First of all, thanks for providing yourself for questions. I enjoy reading about alternative medicine and alternative health practices but I guess, being new to finding things on the internet, I have difficulty finding resources for reading about alternative health practices. Can you direct me to a few websites that you would suggest for learning more and/or keeping up with the latest information?
Answer Here a few of my favorite sites for alternative health information:
Each one is respectable and has further useful links to help you get started.
Keep in mind that there is plenty of "health" information out there that is actually advertisements for supplements or new diet fads. Beware, the FDA does not regulate the herbal and supplement industry so always be mindful of claims that seem to good to be true. However, integrative, complementary and alternative health care is a very promising field and there is plenty of great information out there that has helped many people.
