Hawken Acupuncture is the Dallas acupuncture office of Dr Elijah Hawken, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Nationally Board Certified Chinese Herbalist (NCCAOM). Elijah has been in practice since 2005, and she is dedicated to supporting your health, happiness, and continued wellness. Common areas of treatment are women's health, pain, orthopedics, neuro-acupuncture, post-stroke recovery, migraines, sciatica, allergies, and more. Please visit the website for more information: www.HawkenAcupuncture.com

Red Tree Wellness is a natural health clinic that uses the time-tested approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture to improve your quality of life. Our registered professionals will help you relieve pain, reduce stress, strengthen your immunity and balance your health naturally. Our approach also uses a fusion of medical models and complimentary adjunct therapies. Book appointments online 24/7 at www.redtreewellness.ca.

John Howard completed his degree in acupuncture from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. John holds two professorships; one in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the other in Western Medicine from George Washington University (GWU). Professor (Prof) Howard lectured on suturing and minor trauma management.

Upon completion of his degree Prof Howard entered into a five-year fellowship with the US military under the direction of Dr. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PHD. Prof Howard is both a clinician and an Academician. As an academician, he provides national and international lectures in acupuncture and auriculotherapy. He has authored five books and 21 articles on these two fields. He is also dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and has been awarded the dissemination of seminal works of Dr. Raphael Nogier (The RAFT (Radial Artery Food Test) and of Dr. René Bourdiol (Elements of Auriculotherapy).

In 2014 Prof Howard served as the vice president of the 8th International Symposium of Auriculotherapy in the United States. In 2016 Prof Howard became a consultant for ZeroMed (a holistic medical goods company) to design auriculotherapy protocols. Currently he is the President of the United States branch of the Raphael Nogier School of Auriculotherapy.



Research

John is currently conducting studies on the use of Auriculotherapy in distance runners to enhance performance. Some of men on team USA who won the world 100k gold medal in the Nederland’s in 2011 used his protocol.

Heather has been working as a Natural Health Practitioner for the past 14 years. She has worked in private practice both in Australia and overseas, and worked as a consultant for the Hospital Board in Jamaica, West Indies. Heather's broad range of modalities and extensive experience will allow her to develop a treatment program specific to your needs.
Prior to becoming a Natural Health Practitioner, Heather spent a number of years in the Information Technology arena both as a computer programmer and technical writer. She obtained a Bachelor of Business in Australia, and then travelled overseas to study Naturopathy. Her qualifications in the Natural Health Field include a Master of Science (Natural Health), Doctor of Natural Health, and Diploma of Herbal Medicine which she completed in the USA. Additionally she has obtained an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture in Brisbane, Australia.
Whilst Heather has wide experience in all aspects of Natural Medicine, her main interest lies in musculoskeletal (arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatism) and other painful conditions. She also has extensive experience in the treatment of fertility, skin conditions, anti-ageing and women's health issues.
Heather takes a holistic approach to understanding the processes of disease and uses a number of different treatment methods for a range of health conditions. Depending on your condition and your individual needs, naturopathy, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, SLM Bodywork or herbal medicine may be used within the same treatment consultation. This ensures that you get the maximum benefit for minimum time and cost.

The Florida College of Integrative Medicine is a full service clinic providing natural therapeutic treatments that integrate traditional Chinese medicine with modern Western medicine, which is open to the public. As the clinic’s patients approach the clinic, they are greeted by beautiful Lake Eleanor and surrounded by many shade trees; while indoors, patients enjoy a soothing atmosphere with tranquil Chinese music in an inviting and comfortable reception area. The on-campus integrative medicine clinic is centrally located (link to locations page) near all major Orlando highways and is easily accessible.