Acupuncture Practitioners
Erica Siegel
L.Ac, MSTOM, Dipl. OM
Erica Siegel advanced through the most rigorous training available for practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. After studying for over 3,200 hours and seeing over 1,000 hours of patients in California, she continued her studies in China. Since that time she has opened successful private practices in Indianapolis and Fishers, Indiana. Currently, Erica is an Officer of the Indiana Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Below are the details of the education and training she has experienced.
EDUCATION
- Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in California. Erica was trained in a 4 year Graduate level Master’s program to primary health-care competence focusing on the integration of Eastern and Western medicine. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine was selected as one of the best colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) World newspaper in 2001 and 2003.
- Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. OM). National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) creates a five-module exam for acknowledgement of being a Diplomate in OM. NCCAOM accreditation is recognized by the state of Indiana's Medical Board as proof of proficiency in acupuncture. Being a Diplomat of OM shows competency at practicing and integrating Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Biomedical Theory, Chinese Medical Theory, and Point Location.
- Medical Board Certified /Licensed Acupucnturist (L.Ac).Erica is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the states of Indiana and California and governed by the state Medical Boards.
- International Certification of Medical Training from Chengdu University Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, China. Training included acupuncture and herbal medicine.
EXPERIENCE
- Treatment of patients at Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego Hospice, and in conjunction with the University of California-San Diego (UCSD) where Erica maintained her own patients in concurrence with Western medical physicians.
- Treatment of patients in Acupuncture and Herbal divisions of the Chengdu University Hospital for TCM in China, where she earned a certificate in International Medicine awarded by the Chinese Government’s Department of Medicine.
- Treatment of patients in the private practices of highly regarded practitioners in San Diego, California; including Zev Rosenberg, Head of Clinical Herbology at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine specializing in internal medicine; Ken Luke, orthopedic and musculoskeletal acupuncture treatment pioneer; and Marley Wexler, who has over 17 years clinical experience in pain management techniques for acupuncture and is a 10 year mentor of Richard Tan, originator of the Balance Method for acupuncture.
- Technical Advisor for 'Acupressure and Reflexology for Dummies' by Wiley Publishing, 2007
Tim Moriarity
L. Ac, MSTOM, Dipl. OM
Tim obtained his Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the prestigious American College of Traditional Medicine in San Francisco, one of the oldest and most renowned schools in the nation. Previous to this, he studied pre-engineering and psychology at Purdue University and Grossmont College. The culmination of conventional training and in-depth studies of ancient medicinal sensibilities has created a three-dimensional approach to the human body that Tim embraces today.
While seeking his Master’s degree in San Francisco, Tim was embedded in several community projects related to health care in the area. His experience includes a three semester internship in a community clinic, working personally with patients with cancer and AIDs, as well as people with generalized health conditions, including those struggling with addiction issues. During his schooling he also worked in a rehabilitation setting with stroke and trauma victims, at CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center), and a tenure-ship at the Jewish Home for the Aged, a hospice facility. Tim also worked closely for six months with Dr. Lifang Liang, a prolifically published and well known fertility specialist, in downtown San Francisco.
Tim is looking forward to bringing his diverse training and his deep care for improving the state of health of others, back to Indiana. Tim is excited to be returning to his home town of Indianapolis, and sharing this beautiful and powerful medicine with his neighbors.
Dr. Jenni Berebitsky, ND
After receiving her B.A. in psychology, art and dance from Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, Dr. Jenni Berebitsky moved to Seattle to follow her dream of becoming an art therapist. Several years later, she traveled to Australia where she began her journey in naturopathic medicine at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine. After studying botanical medicine, nutrition and the sciences of the body, she returned to the U.S., enrolling at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She received her medical degree in 2007 and went on to complete a family-practice residency in Portland.
She and her family are thrilled to back in their hometown. As one of the few naturopathic doctors in Indiana, Dr. Berebitsky is excited to be a part of the grass-roots movement in natural and alternative medicine. She hopes to inspire both adults and children to trust the wisdom of their bodies as well as participate in proactive and preventative medicine. She strives to offer expertise in modern science, human physiology, natural therapy and GYROTONIC® exercise. As both a dedicated teacher and student of healing, Dr. Berebitsky provides a high level of commitment and encourages the same from her patients. This team effort can lead to a new sense of wellness and vitality for life.