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May 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
with Lauren Cates, LMT & Christina Tian, LAC, CMD, DACM, BSBA, Dipl. OM
Learn more about how the benefits of oncology massage, acupuncture, & acupressure in the treatment of cancer and management of cancer side-effects.
About Lauren Cates, LMT
Lauren is one of Healwell’s founders, its Board Chair and Executive Director. Lauren speaks around the world on a variety of topics related to integrative medicine, emotional self-care for practitioners and the mechanics and politics of introducing massage therapy into clinical settings.
They* have been participating in research, teaching and developing curriculum for massage therapy courses focused on hospital-based practice, oncology massage and end of life care since 2007. Lauren is passionate about elevating the profession of massage therapy and also about broader and more seamless integration of massage therapists into mainstream healthcare.
*Lauren identifies as gender non-conforming and uses the pronouns they, their, and them when being referred to in the third person.
About Christina Tian, DACM, MAOM, L.AC., DIPL. OM, CMD
Dr. Christina Tian is a second generation practitioner specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She first encountered acupuncture at the age of six; watching as her father cared for his patients as if they were his own family. His dedication to Traditional Chinese Medicine and for his patients inspired her to pursue this healing path. Her father, Xiaoming Tian, L.Ac., CMD, was appointed as the first clinical consultant on acupuncture at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.
Her clinical experience spans adolescent, adult and geriatric medicine. Her experience treating patients at the Elder Service Plan of the North Shore assisted her development of gentle acupuncture techniques that all patients young and old appreciate.
Dr. Tian was recruited by Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, to spearhead acupuncture services in a new Integrative Health program pilot. During the pilot, she offered Traditional Chinese Medicine services such as acupuncture and acupressure to oncology patients. Dr. Tian continues to provide treatments to Sibley patients and participates in advanced oncology education and training at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
§ Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, focusing on evidence-based integrative medicine approaches.
§ Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine, specializing in Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, from the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest acupuncture school in the United States
§ Post-graduate work at Beijing University’s First Teaching Hospital under Prof. De Ying Wang, MD, CMD§ Certification in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
§ Nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture
§ Certified in Ear Acupuncture from the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute.
§ Certified by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine (Beijing) as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine
§ Editorial Board Member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine and World Congress of Chinese Medicine
§ Licensed to practice acupuncture in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
§ Member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine, and the Acupuncture Societies of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
§ Chief Acupuncturist at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Through her upbringing and exposure to Chinese Medicine she is an avid cook and loves looking at the medicinal properties of foods and spices and is currently working on a book utilizing ancient Chinese nutritional therapy for modern use. On weekends, you may find her volunteering at the local farmers market where she shares Chinese nutritional advice and recipes with patrons. Dr. Tian travels to further develop her understanding of different medical systems while regularly practicing Qigong. Dr. Tian works and volunteers for various acupuncture societies in both the United States and China and participates in international Oriental Medicine conferences to ensure she bridges cutting edge findings with the ancient wisdom of this profession.
To schedule an appointment, please contact 301.530.5308 at her Bethesda location or 202-660-7775 at her Sibley Integrative Medicine location.
