Rhoda Climenhaga, L.Ac., Dipl. OM
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Patrick Riley
I highly recommend Rhoda as a resource for whatever ails you. She uses her vast knowledge of how the human body is suppose to function and applies it to your specific needs. She is well-versed in the art of healing and being healthy. I saw Rhoda for multiple problems I was having with my legs (hamstrings, knees, & calves). She was able to help speed the healing process and gave me advice on how avoid injuring myself further. She has also treated my family for a variety of health challenges. I'm sure you will be quite pleased with the results of her work.
Meri Furnari
One of Rhoda's strongest attributes along with her knowledge, skill, and warmth, is that she is an excellent listener. I think that her ability to be fully present with a person helps to produce positive results. My direct experience with Rhoda is that she gives me her complete attention. I value this trait in a health care provider and can attest to the fact that her treatments and herbs help me maintain ongoing good health. I recommend her highly as a talented, dedicated, and caring acupuncturist.
Patrick Riley
I highly recommend Rhoda as a resource for whatever ails you. She uses her vast knowledge of how the human body is suppose to function and applies it to your specific needs. She is well-versed in the art of healing and being healthy. I saw Rhoda for multiple problems I was having with my legs (hamstrings, knees, & calves). She was able to help speed the healing process and gave me advice on how avoid injuring myself further. She has also treated my family for a variety of health challenges. I'm sure you will be quite pleased with the results of her work.
Meri Furnari
One of Rhoda's strongest attributes along with her knowledge, skill, and warmth, is that she is an excellent listener. I think that her ability to be fully present with a person helps to produce positive results. My direct experience with Rhoda is that she gives me her complete attention. I value this trait in a health care provider and can attest to the fact that her treatments and herbs help me maintain ongoing good health. I recommend her highly as a talented, dedicated, and caring acupuncturist.
Patrick Riley
I highly recommend Rhoda as a resource for whatever ails you. She uses her vast knowledge of how the human body is suppose to function and applies it to your specific needs. She is well-versed in the art of healing and being healthy. I saw Rhoda for multiple problems I was having with my legs (hamstrings, knees, & calves). She was able to help speed the healing process and gave me advice on how avoid injuring myself further. She has also treated my family for a variety of health challenges. I'm sure you will be quite pleased with the results of her work.
Meri Furnari
One of Rhoda's strongest attributes along with her knowledge, skill, and warmth, is that she is an excellent listener. I think that her ability to be fully present with a person helps to produce positive results. My direct experience with Rhoda is that she gives me her complete attention. I value this trait in a health care provider and can attest to the fact that her treatments and herbs help me maintain ongoing good health. I recommend her highly as a talented, dedicated, and caring acupuncturist.
Patrick Riley
I highly recommend Rhoda as a resource for whatever ails you. She uses her vast knowledge of how the human body is suppose to function and applies it to your specific needs. She is well-versed in the art of healing and being healthy. I saw Rhoda for multiple problems I was having with my legs (hamstrings, knees, & calves). She was able to help speed the healing process and gave me advice on how avoid injuring myself further. She has also treated my family for a variety of health challenges. I'm sure you will be quite pleased with the results of her work.
Meri Furnari
One of Rhoda's strongest attributes along with her knowledge, skill, and warmth, is that she is an excellent listener. I think that her ability to be fully present with a person helps to produce positive results. My direct experience with Rhoda is that she gives me her complete attention. I value this trait in a health care provider and can attest to the fact that her treatments and herbs help me maintain ongoing good health. I recommend her highly as a talented, dedicated, and caring acupuncturist.
Credentials
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Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Experience
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EAST ORANGE VETERANS HOSPITAL
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Acupuncturist
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Feb 2021 - Present
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NYC Health + Hospitals
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Health Advisor
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May 2020 - Feb 2021
Contact Tracer offering resources to those with COVID-19 and helping suppress the spread Contact Tracer offering resources to those with COVID-19 and helping suppress the spread
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Fifth Avenue Fertility Wellness
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Acupuncturist
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
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Licensed Acupuncturist
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May 2018 - Jan 2020
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Lead Acupuncturist
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May 2018 - Jan 2019
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Owner, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
Full service private practice in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, specializing in Pain Management, Women's Health, Fertility, Facial Rejuvenation, Lyme disease, Digestive complaints, and many more. Rhoda has 20 year of experience in Acupuncture and 25 prescribing Chinese Medicinal herbs. She can help bring you back into balance from just about anything, and is happy to give presentations. Full service private practice in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, specializing in Pain Management, Women's Health, Fertility, Facial Rejuvenation, Lyme disease, Digestive complaints, and many more. Rhoda has 20 year of experience in Acupuncture and 25 prescribing Chinese Medicinal herbs. She can help bring you back into balance from just about anything, and is happy to give presentations.
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Business Owner
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Sep 2001 - Jan 2018
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in a relaxed, patient centered environment in Oakland, CA. Treating Pain, Women's Health, including Fertility and all Menstrual disorders, Allergies, Digestive disorders, and much more. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in a relaxed, patient centered environment in Oakland, CA. Treating Pain, Women's Health, including Fertility and all Menstrual disorders, Allergies, Digestive disorders, and much more.
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Academy of Chinese Culture and Health
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty
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2003 - Sep 2017
Instructor and Clinical Supervisor Instructor and Clinical Supervisor
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Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Supervisor
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Sep 2005 - Aug 2017
Overseeing students learning diagnosis, needling technique, and herbal formula prescription in acupuncture clinic. Overseeing students learning diagnosis, needling technique, and herbal formula prescription in acupuncture clinic.
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Elephant Pharmacy
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Practitioner
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
Provided customers with herbal and nutritional advise specific to their health needs. Herbal Pharmacist: Dispensed and stocked Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic, and Culinary herbs, tracked inventory, cross over into supplement guidance of customers when needed Provided customers with herbal and nutritional advise specific to their health needs. Herbal Pharmacist: Dispensed and stocked Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic, and Culinary herbs, tracked inventory, cross over into supplement guidance of customers when needed
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Licensed Acupuncturist
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Jul 2003 - Sep 2005
Volunteer Acupuncturist and Herbalist, treating low income women with cancer of all kinds and in all stages. Attended an intensive training spanning several days in order to volunteer, covering all aspects of cancer, including medical overview, specifics of using Chinese Medicine as an adjunct, politic and emotional factors. Volunteer Acupuncturist and Herbalist, treating low income women with cancer of all kinds and in all stages. Attended an intensive training spanning several days in order to volunteer, covering all aspects of cancer, including medical overview, specifics of using Chinese Medicine as an adjunct, politic and emotional factors.
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Healthy Life Vitamins
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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Nutritional Consultant
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Jan 2003 - Feb 2004
Nutritional consultation and sales. Developed advanced nutritional knowledge to advise customers one on one with specific health needs in small supplement only environment. Nutritional consultation and sales. Developed advanced nutritional knowledge to advise customers one on one with specific health needs in small supplement only environment.
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Mayway Corporation
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Japan
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Sales Representative
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2003 - 2003
Herbal Consultant Herbal Consultant
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Chiron Corporation
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United States
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Biotechnology
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100 - 200 Employee
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Analytical Protein Chemist, Quality Control
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Sep 2000 - Aug 2002
Analyzed therapeutic protein products for purity and identity. Used experimental research methods daily, including compilation of data. Regularly read research reports, both biochemical, and human clinical trials. Attended weekly seminars explaining Chiron's current clinical trials. Analyzed therapeutic protein products for purity and identity. Used experimental research methods daily, including compilation of data. Regularly read research reports, both biochemical, and human clinical trials. Attended weekly seminars explaining Chiron's current clinical trials.
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Research Associate
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1997
Designed and implemented protein purification and characterization experiments using proper research methods under the supervision of a Ph.D. Used a wide array of protein chemistry laboratory procedures and data analysis. After one and a half years, chosen to learn peptide synthesis and set up Chiron's own peptide synthesis laboratory under cGMP. Successfully synthesized and purified initial peptides needed for HIV and HCV diagnostic kits, then set up the initial lab, including much of the… Show more Designed and implemented protein purification and characterization experiments using proper research methods under the supervision of a Ph.D. Used a wide array of protein chemistry laboratory procedures and data analysis. After one and a half years, chosen to learn peptide synthesis and set up Chiron's own peptide synthesis laboratory under cGMP. Successfully synthesized and purified initial peptides needed for HIV and HCV diagnostic kits, then set up the initial lab, including much of the documentation and validation. This required organizing and leading cross departmental meetings, choosing and ordering supplies, training of other employees. Throughout this time, gave several presentations on current research or projects, and attended regular seminars explaining other research throughout Chiron, including clinical trial updates and explanations of the regulatory approval process. Show less Designed and implemented protein purification and characterization experiments using proper research methods under the supervision of a Ph.D. Used a wide array of protein chemistry laboratory procedures and data analysis. After one and a half years, chosen to learn peptide synthesis and set up Chiron's own peptide synthesis laboratory under cGMP. Successfully synthesized and purified initial peptides needed for HIV and HCV diagnostic kits, then set up the initial lab, including much of the… Show more Designed and implemented protein purification and characterization experiments using proper research methods under the supervision of a Ph.D. Used a wide array of protein chemistry laboratory procedures and data analysis. After one and a half years, chosen to learn peptide synthesis and set up Chiron's own peptide synthesis laboratory under cGMP. Successfully synthesized and purified initial peptides needed for HIV and HCV diagnostic kits, then set up the initial lab, including much of the documentation and validation. This required organizing and leading cross departmental meetings, choosing and ordering supplies, training of other employees. Throughout this time, gave several presentations on current research or projects, and attended regular seminars explaining other research throughout Chiron, including clinical trial updates and explanations of the regulatory approval process. Show less
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San Francisco State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
Internship, Overseas Training and Orientation Program One of several assistants to an International Relations Ph.D., helping visiting scholars from mainland China become acclimated to the United States. Participated in weekly seminars where different aspects of American culture were introduced in a lecture format, then led small groups of Chinese scholars in discussion of the differences between Chinese and American culture. Wrote weekly reviews summarizing these discussions, assisted… Show more Internship, Overseas Training and Orientation Program One of several assistants to an International Relations Ph.D., helping visiting scholars from mainland China become acclimated to the United States. Participated in weekly seminars where different aspects of American culture were introduced in a lecture format, then led small groups of Chinese scholars in discussion of the differences between Chinese and American culture. Wrote weekly reviews summarizing these discussions, assisted scholars one on one when needed. Show less Internship, Overseas Training and Orientation Program One of several assistants to an International Relations Ph.D., helping visiting scholars from mainland China become acclimated to the United States. Participated in weekly seminars where different aspects of American culture were introduced in a lecture format, then led small groups of Chinese scholars in discussion of the differences between Chinese and American culture. Wrote weekly reviews summarizing these discussions, assisted… Show more Internship, Overseas Training and Orientation Program One of several assistants to an International Relations Ph.D., helping visiting scholars from mainland China become acclimated to the United States. Participated in weekly seminars where different aspects of American culture were introduced in a lecture format, then led small groups of Chinese scholars in discussion of the differences between Chinese and American culture. Wrote weekly reviews summarizing these discussions, assisted scholars one on one when needed. Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2000
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Master's, Traditional Chinese Medicine -
1989 - 1990
University of Chicago
Masters work, Cultural Anthropology, Chinese -
1987 - 1989
San Francisco State University
Post Bac Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Chinese -
1978 - 1982
University of Virginia
B.A., Biology and Chemistry
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