Sarah became interested in acupuncture as a career during high school. She chose to study physiology at the Lyman Brigg's School of Michigan State University. After undergrad, Sarah continued her education at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR. She spent 3 full years learning Chinese Medicine, including anatomy, physiology, Chinese medical theory, western pathology, acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, shiatsu massage, taichi,
and qigong. She also completed a 1 year internship in her last year of school, where she studied under both Chinese and Western acupuncturists and herbalists. She completed her qigong training with a certification to teach 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong.

Sarah has continued expanding her acupuncture knowledge by taking many continueing education courses. These include Chinese medical theory, the treatment of stress, anxiety, and pain, women's health, GI disorders and allergies. She has studied balance method with Dr. Tan, the Mei Zen Cosmetic acupuncture system, the Battlefield Acupuncture protocol for pain management and Chinese language. Most recently she has completed a 3 weekend intensive training in Sports Medicine Acupuncture and is working on completing the ABORM exam for certification in reproductive medicine.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - 2012.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Therapy, Chinese herbs

Acupuncture for the entire family

AcuMediZen is the brainchild of owner and New York State licensed acupuncturist, Charlie Sylvester. Charlie provides acupuncture and various Chinese medical therapies to the Rochester and surrounding areas with the simple goal of educating people about their health. Charlie is a huge proponent of preventative medicine in an effort to decrease the flow of people to local hospitals and increase individual awareness about their own health and wellness. Charlie enjoys treating people of all ages and from all walks of life, including children and senior citizens. Charlie has a special interest in addiction, psycho-emotional disorders, pain management, stress management, gastrointestinal disorders, men's/women's health and sports-related injuries.

Center for Classical Acupuncture is the only Worsley Classical Five Element acupuncture clinic. Kerry Fremerman, who has been a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado and Kansas for three decades owns this practice. She received her education and training from The College of Traditional Acupuncture in Warwickshire, England studying under Professor J.R. Worsley. Worsley acupuncture believes in treating the whole person, including their body, mind, and spirit. This practice also provides cold laser therapy, nutritional counseling, and dietary recommendations customized to meet your unique needs.