Eric Michaelsen, DOM
CERTIFICATIONS
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (DiplOM): September 2016-Present
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
License #163461
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM): December 2016-Present
New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
License #DOM1198
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine: August 2016
Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM
Cum Laude
262.5 hours clinical experience in Japanese Meridian Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies: June 2009
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI
Magna Cum Laude
Study abroad in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
WORK EXPERIENCE
Program Director: November 2019-Present
High Desert Hari Society, Santa Fe, NM
Apply for and maintain continuing education coursework, including NCCAOM, California, Texas, and Florida. Process registration of participants. Advertise new coursework and work to develop new educational programs in the fields of Japanese acupuncture and kampo herbal prescriptions.
Doctor of Oriental Medicine: December 2016-Present
Anshin Japanese Acupuncture, Albuquerque, NM
Treat patients utilizing Japanese acupuncture, herbs, and bodywork. Specialties include Meridian Therapy root treatment in the Shudo and Hari (Kuwahara) styles, Manaka and Miyawaki style extraordinary vessel treatments, rice grain moxibustion, Sotai, and Kampo methodologies.
Education and Research Developer: May 2017 - January 2018
Kinesio Holding Corporation, Albuquerque, NM
Design and improve education curricula and materials about the Kinesio Taping Method, including backwards-design oriented course creation for medical professionals. Write, edit, and translate books and academic articles. Execute and design informal research trials and case studies.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
429.5 cumulative hours in Japanese Meridian Therapy, 202.5 in Kampo, and 117 in Kiiko Matsumoto Style
Shiraku: Bloodletting, Cupping, and the Treatment of Blood Stasis September 2022
Santa FE, NM. Instructor: Ehrland Truitt. 15 Credits.
Foundations of Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture August 2022
Webinar. Instructors: Kiiko Matsumoto and Monika Kobylecka. 20 Credits.
Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture July 2022
Webinar. Instructors: Kiiko Matsumoto and Monika Kobylecka. 15 Credits.
Pulse Diagnosis and Advanced Needle Techniques in Hari-Style Acupuncture March 2022
Santa FE, NM. Instructor: Ehrland Truitt. 15 Credits.
The Kampo Treatment of Fluid Disorders March 2022
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Nigel Dawes. 22.5 Credits
Kiiko Matsumoto’s Master Class December 2021
Webinar. Instructors: Kiiko Matsumoto and Monika Kobylecka. 15 Credits.
Mastering the Temporal Points November 2021
Live Webinar. Instructor: Kiiko Matsumoto. 7 Credits.
Extra Vessels and Branch Treatments in Hari-Style Acupuncture September 2021
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Ehrland Truitt. 15 Credits.
Cycles and Transformations: Supporting Reproductive Health July 2021
Webinar. Instructor: Monika Kobylecka. 15 Credits.
Treatment of Scars and Neurological Conditions with KMS Acupuncture April 2021
Webinar. Instructor: Monika Kobylecka. 15 Credits.
Hari: Japanese Meridian Therapy March 2021
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Ehrland Truitt. 15 Credits.
Adrenal Stress, the ANS, and Immunity January 2021
Webinar. Instructor: Monika Kobylecka. 15 Credits.
Introduction to Chinese Astrology January 2021
Live Webinar. Instructor: Sonia Tan. 3.5 Credits.
Introduction to Hari-style Japanese Meridian Therapy September 2020
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Ehrland Truitt. 15 Credits.
Clinical Applications of Daishi Hari Treatment for Adults and Children March 2020
Santa Fe, NM. Instructors: T. Koei Kuwahara and Tanioka Noriko. 30 Credits.
Clinical Applications of Extra Vessel and Shigo Diagnosis and Treatment December 2019
Santa Fe, NM. Instructors: T. Kohei Kuwahara and Genan Kuzuno. 22.5 Credits.
NAJOM Silver Celebration April 2019
Vancouver, BC. Instructors included: Stephen Brown, Mizutani Junji, Stephen Birch, and Shudo Denmei. 21 Credits.
Iyashi No Michi
Boulder, CO. Instructor: Yasuda Mukan. 15 Credits. March 2019
Shudo Style Meridian Therapy October 2018
Seattle, WA. Instructor: Murata Morihito. 15 credits.
Master Kawai’s Non-Needling Techniques July 2018
Albuquerque, NM. Instructor: Kiiko Matsumoto. 15 credits.
Kampo Certification Series 2016-2018
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Nigel Dawes. 180 credits.
In Touch Japan 8 November 2017
Tokyo and Utazu, Japan. Facilitators: Stephen Brown, Jeffrey Dann, Heather Suzuki. Instructors included Shudo Denmei. 35 credits.
Hari Six-Month Training Series 2016-2017
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: T. Koei Kuwahara, L.Ac. 80 credits.
Sotai Summit September 2016
Boulder, CO. Instructors: Peter Guy Thompson, L.Ac., Akiko Thompson, Bob Quinn, DAOM, L.Ac., Stephen Brown, L.Ac., Jeffrey Dann. 15 credits.
Shudo Style Meridian Therapy May 2016
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Murata Morihiro, translated by Stephen Brown. 15 credits.
Hari Retreat September 2015
Crestone, CO. Instructors: T. Koei Kuwahara and Genan Kuzuno. Invitation-only event. 26 credits.
Japanese Traditional Acupuncture: Contact Needling and Teishin June 2015
Santa Fe, NM. Instructor: Dr. Anryu Iwashina (Dr. Bear). 15 credits.
Hari Six-Month Training Series 2014-2015
Santa Fe, NM. Instructors: T. Koei Kuwahara and Dr. Ehrland Truitt, DOM. 80 credits.
PUBLICATIONS
Michaelsen, Eric (2022). “Life Lessons from the Yojokun.” North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 28(84), 3-4.
FUJIKAWA Naotaka (2021). “Auricular Treatment for Weight Loss.” Translated by Eric Michaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 27(82), 38-39.
SAWAGUCHI Hiroshi (2021). “Treatment for Low Back Pain.” Translated by Eric Michaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 27(81), 41-42.
TAKASHIMA Masa-Aki (2020). “Two Case Studies.” Translated by Eric Michaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 27(80), 45-46.
NISHIZAWA Kiyoshi (2020). “Gleanings from Diabetic Case Reports.” Translated by Eric Mihcaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 26(78), 12.
TAKANO Mika (2019). “Ontake Warm Bamboo Moxibustion.” Translated by Eric Michaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol 26(77), 23-24.
MATSUBAYASHI Yasuko (2019). “About Fingertip Sensation: Essential Skills for Mastery.” Translated by Eric Michaelsen. North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol 25(75), 8-9.
Michaelsen, Eric and Lora Motley (2018). “Using Sterilized Tape to Improve Surgical Outcomes and Limit Pharmacological Intervention.” Kinesio Holding Corporation. White paper.
TAKEDA Hiroki and Eric Michaelsen (2016). “Dupuytren’s Contracture and the Treatment of Chronic Pain.” North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 22(67), 27.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2017: Japan Center for Michigan Universities Site Visit Grant (Michigan State University). $680 including grant and expenses.
2013: Gentle Tiger Award in recognition of demonstrating superior acupuncture point location skills (Southwest Acupuncture College). $500.
2009: Mary Clifford Stetson Prize for excellence in critical essay writing (Kalamazoo College).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM
Instructor, Clinic Supervisor 2017 to Present
Spring 2022: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis, Phase 2 Clinic Internship
Fall 2021: Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis, Phase 1 Clinic Internship
Summer 2021: Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Japanese Specialty Clinic
Spring 2021: Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Advanced Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Terminology
Fall 2020: Medical Terminology, Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis
Spring 2020: Medical Terminology
Fall 2019: Medical Terminology
Summer 2019: Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Fall 2018: Intermediate Clinical Diagnosis
Summer 2018: Chinese Medical Theory III (Zang Fu Theory), Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Spring 2017: Medical Terminology
Teaching Assistant 2017
Spring 2017: Point Location I, Point Location IV, Microsystems
English Language Arts Instructor 2009-2012
O Perry Walker High School, New Orleans, LA
Teaching Assistant, Creative Writing 2008-2009
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI
PRESENTATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
2017: “East Asian Studies and Medicine.” Presented to the Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Hikone, Shiga, Japan.
2017: “Introduction to Kinesio Body Design.” Presented to Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors during combined CKTI Recertification/Kinesio Taping Research Symposium in Honolulu, HI.
2017: “New Tapes and How to Explain Them.” Presented to Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors during combined CKTI Recertification/Kinesio Taping Research Symposium in Honolulu, HI.
2017: “Hari-Style Acupuncture.” Presented to the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine. 4 NCCAOM CEU credits.
2017: “Preparation Methods for the NCCAOM Exam Modules.” Presented as part of the SWAC Lunch and Learn Lecture Series.
2017: “How Spaced Repetition can Optimize Your Study Time.” Presented as part of the SWAC Lunch and Learn Lecture Series.
2017: “Study Tips for Different Learning Styles.” Presented as part of the SWAC Lunch and Learn Lecture Series.
2014: “Veisalgia and Chinese Herbology.” Presented at the SWAC Albuquerque Research Symposium.
SERVICE TO PROFESSION
Vice President 2019
High Desert Hari Society, Santa Fe, NM
Secretary of the Board 2015-2018 High Desert Hari Society, Santa Fe, NM
Host of Monthly Hari Practice and Study Group 2018-Present
Affiliated with the High Desert Hari Society. Anshin Japanese Acupuncture, Albuquerque, NM
Volunteer Acupuncturist for New Mexico State Legislature 2018
New Mexico Society for Acupuncture and Asian Medicine, Santa Fe, NM
Master of Ceremonies, 2017 Graduating Class August 2017
Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM
COLLEGE SERVICE
Chair, Student Support Committee 2013-2014
Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque, NM
COURSES PREPARED TO TEACH AND ASSIST
Interested in curriculum design as well as education. Knowledge and experience not only in course content, but in pedagogical best practices including backward design, five-step lesson planning, grouping, Bloom’s Taxonomy, differentiation for intelligences and learning modalities, and aligning course content to high-stakes exams to increase student outcomes.
Courses: Medical terminology, Chinese Medical Theory I - III, Point Energetics I and II, Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Differentiation of Disease I and II, Advanced Clinical Diagnosis, Needle Technique Practicum, Advanced Needle Technique and Palpatory Diagnosis, Traumatology and Emergency Medicine, Introduction to Meridian Therapy, Hari-style Acupuncture, Meridian Therapy/Japanese Specialty Clinic, Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
LANGUAGES
English: Native speaker
Japanese: Conversational and basic literacy skills including knowledge of the 2100 standard-use kanji. Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N3.
French: Intermediate knowledge of French