Joshua’s hybrid and highly dynamic approach draws on his experience as an acupuncturist and as an Osteopath. Joshua incorporates dry-needling, craniosacral manipulation, visceral manipulation, muscle energy technique, and other osteopathic manual techniques.
To bring manual medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to as many people as possible through teaching, private practice and community service.
I am extremely curious and continuously seek better ways to do my work through both study and practical observation. I have strong communication skills, with coworkers & the public.
2001-Present
Licensed Acupuncturist (CA) - Private Practice
Currently at Hill Park Medical Center in Petaluma, CA and Farmacopia in Santa Rosa, CA.
Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and pain with acupuncture, manual medicine.
2013-Present
Osteopathic College of Ontario, Markham, Ontario
2008-2009
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, CA
2005-2007
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland, CA
Advanced Diagnosis, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Anatomy
2004-2005
Sonoma College, San Francisco, CA.
Anatomy, Physiology, Practical Massage Courses
2002-2004
New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM
Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Medical Massage
2003-2004
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
SOMA Center for the Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM
Teaching manual therapy and musculoskeletal assessment seminars, clinical evaluation & education, management, marketing, finances etc…
2001
Acupuncture Detox Specialist
Pacific Acupuncture Associates, San Francisco, CA
Worked in varied settings, such as SF county jail, inpatient treatment facilities and community drop-in clinics.
1996-2001
Massage Therapist (Licensed in NM 2002)
2010-2013
Diplomate of Osteopathic Manipulative Theory and Practice (DOMTP)
Osteopathic College of Ontario, Markham, Ontario
Teacher’s assistant in most classes
1997-2000
Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM)
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland, CA
Subjects: Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis & treatment, focusing on acupuncture and herbal medicine.
1995-1996
1000 Hour Massage Therapy Program
New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM
Areas of Focus: Deep tissue massage and myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, Ortho-Bionomy™, Polarity therapy.
LICENSURE
California State Licensed Acupuncturist
Argentina
Bangladesh
Brazil
Brunei
Cameroon
Chile
Dubai
Egypt
Ethiopia
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Jordan
Alnokhba Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Center
Korea
Malaysia
Moldova
Nepal
Oman
Paraguay
Portugal
Philippines
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Thailand
Taiwan
Tunisia
Turkey
San Francisco