Jill Moran grew up in Toronto, and later earned an Honours Degree in Bio-Medical Science from the University of Guelph. After graduation she headed west where she attended the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, completing a 5 year degree in Diploma of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. To better her understanding in both the culture and the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jill has traveled to Harbin, China where she completed an internship at the #1 Hospital of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hei Long Jiang Province. While there she obtained 583 hours of additional clinic experience in Acupuncture, Tuina Massage, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. It was while in China that she found her passion for both neuro-muscular conditions such as stroke, migraine, paralysis and pain, and women’s health. With great fortune Jill completed a rotation in the gynecology department where she gained valuable knowledge in dealing primarily with issues related to pregnancy and birth preparation.
Jill spent her youth and young adulthood playing competitive sports including downhill racing and lacrosse for her varisty university team. From these experiences she has a great understanding of the body, its movements and strain and stress the body endures that might result in injury and muscle fatigue. Jill has been practicing on the Westshore for two years at Mandala Center for Health and Wellness and more recently has joined Pure Ellements Wellness.
Jill has continued her studies in Chinese Medicine by acquiring certifications in Ear Acupuncture (NADA), Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture with Virginia Doran, Sports Medicine Acupuncture with Matt Callison, and is currently working her way towards her certification in Fellowship of American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM) having already completed several courses with the likes of Jane Lyttleton, Debra Betts. Jill has also found recent enjoyment in teaching TCM courses at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC.

I am a Qualified Registered Acupuncturist of CMRB and AACMA member. 16 yrs experience in Traditional medicine practice using various techniques includes Balance Method, DNA,Tung's acupuncture,cupping, gusha,herbs,dietary and health advice.

I am and acupuncturist practicing for 15 years. I treat many different types of ailments. For more information give me a call.

Mehrdad Joukar M.D. (Iran), L.Ac.
California Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture, Pain Management, Weight Loss

Education/Research

Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
South Baylo University, Los Angeles, CA 2011-2013

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Iran 1989-1997

Clinical Research, USC, Keck School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2009-2010

Licenses/Certificates/Awards

State of California Acupuncture License #15905 2014
CPR AED First Aid Certificate 2013
Clean Needle Technique Certificate 2011
Functional Capacity Evaluation Certificate 2010
Committee on Clinical Investigations Research Certificate, USC, CHLA 2009
Good Clinical Practice Research Certificate, USC, CHLA 2009
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certificate (ECFMG)
# 06694699 2006
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Passed All Steps: Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) and Step 3 2004-2008
Clinic Excellence Scholarship Award, South Baylo University 2013
Academic Excellence Scholarship Award, South Baylo University 2012
Links:
http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/
http://www.chla.org/
http://www.ecfmg.org/certification/index.html
http://www.usmle.org/
http://www.southbaylo.edu/web2/ca/current/scholarship.htm


Publications

Oral and Poster Abstracts, Pituitary Iron and Volume in Transfusional Iron Overload Diseases, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Cardiology Department 2009
Link:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20712782

a general practice..also a massage therapist, specializing in pain and women's health.