Joseph A. Voss, L.Ac., QME
PROFILE
Practitioner of acupuncture and herbal medicine with focus on alleviating physical and emotional pain. Prescribe herbal formulas, nutritional supplements and make dietary recommendations. Offer individual instruction in meditation, Qi Gong and yoga. Oversee all aspects of running a clinic including billing and front office.
Key Skills
- A thorough understanding of complementary therapies
- Sound interpersonal skills and ability to listen, relate and communicate with patients
- Ability for putting together detailed history of patients
- Experience in undertaking thorough diagnosis of patients’ conditions
- Experience in formulating sound course of treatment for patients
- Expertise in administering needles depending on the degree of sensitization needed
- Sound ability to create and maintain good customer/client relations
- Good business and management skills in running a practice
Professional Experience
Private Practice 1998 – Present
North County Acupuncture – Carlsbad, CA
Clinical (Volunteer) Acupuncturist 2008 – Present
San Diego Cancer Center – Vista, CA
Qualified Medical Evaluator – State of California 1999 – 2009
Instructor/Examiner – Clean Needle Technique Course 1999 – 2005
NCCAAOM
Education
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA
Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine – Magna cum Laude, 1997
Lerner Education, Los Angeles, CA
Acupuncture Orthopedics (300 hours) – 1998
Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Associate in Arts – 1991
Medical Licensure
California State License 1997 – Current
Diplomate of Acupuncture – National 1996 – Current
Diplomate of Herbology – National 1996 – Current
Board Certifications
National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics – Diplomate
Graduate Training
Internship – Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 1995 – 1997
Residency – China Beijing International Acupuncture Hospital 1997
Residency – China Beijing International Herbal Hospital 1997
Community Service
Military Stand Down – San Diego, CA 2006 – Present
Weekly Veterans PTSD Clinic – Carlsbad, CA 2007 – Present
Memberships and Associations
- Acupuncturists without Borders (AWB)
- California Society for Oriental Medicine
- National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
- National Sports Acupuncture Association
- National Veterans’ Project
Continuing Education
- Pulsesynergy Level 1, 2, 3
- Bob Cooley’s Effective Stretching Techniques
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Body Injuries and Conditions
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Lower Body Injuries and Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chinese Orthopedics and Treatment Methods
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries
- Integrating Eastern and Western Herbal Therapies
- Recognition and Prevention of Herb – Drug Interactions
- Pain Management – Herbal Alternatives to Drugs
- Managing Menopause without Hormones
- Healing Community Trauma (Acupuncturists Without Borders)
- Qi Gong for Energy Healing
- Qi Gong for Energy Management
- Spirituality and TCM – Meditation to Health
- Integrating Whole Food Supplements and Herbal Therapy
- Nutritional Response Testing with Kinesiology
- Purification and Weight Management
- Dr. Tan’s Balance Method
- The Power of Needles
- Human Performance (Treating Without Drugs or Surgery)
- Treating Chronic Inflammatory Syndrome
- Traditional Thai Massage
