Suzanne E. Sky, L.Ac., MTOM

Licensed Acupuncturist
Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine

Mission Statement
I work to facilitate the healing process by activating and expanding each person’s innate healing and regenerative capacity. With Chinese medicine as my framework, I integrate various aspects of wholistic healing, combining ancient Eastern modalities and modern knowledge. I love offering self-help instruction to empower a person’s healing process and expand understanding.
I look forward to working with you and encourage you to ask questions, both of yourself and me!

My healing philosophy
In Taoist Chinese medicine, heart (shen or spirit), soul (mind/emotions) and the physical body are entwined as one. While the essence of healing is rooted in Spirit, all levels must be addressed to restore health and well-being
. Chinese medicine recognizes that our well-being is effected by mental/emotional expression of attitudes. Our health rests on a foundation of physiological and spiritual vitality, strength and resilience. Healing is a process of growth and discovery; of creativity, balance and harmony within ourselves in the context of loving relationships with Spirit and with each other (community).
Ancient tradition teaches us and modern research now shows that as our hearts become clear, filling with gratitude and loving-kindness, this engages the higher cognitive functioning of the brain. This resonance of inner peace and love affects every living cell in our body and allows us to live life in harmony with grace.

Our foundation of health & well-being is built upon four corner posts.

• Regular spiritual practice, consistently renewing our connection with our Creator. Giving creative expression of our gifts and heart.
• Healthy, loving relationships with our family, friends and in our community. Finding balance between work and play, between time with ourselves and our families, as well as time with others.
• Involvement in right livelihood - work that is financially sustaining, fulfills & expands our abilities and that benefits the community, whether local or global.
• Healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise & a sound, nutritional diet that gives us the support and fuel we need to fulfill all areas of life.

My Background
I have worked with herbs and healing modalities since the mid-70s. Since 1980, I have been a practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a gentle, hands-on Japanese healing art which works on a deeply profound level to revitalize and harmonize body, mind and spirit. Living in Hawaii in the mid-1970s, I took Qi Gong classes with a Chinese Taoist master, Dr. Lily Siou, who also led us on field trips to the mountains where we learned about herbs and Chinese health practices. A decade later I studied Chinese Medicine with her as student and apprentice for three years. Upon receiving my Masters degree in Chinese Medicine and being licensed in Hawaii in 1989, I integrated Acupuncture and Chinese medicine into my practice.

I received a second Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Southern California, where I practiced for seven years, successfully treating chronic and acute illness, pain, stress relief and women’s health.
For my first five years in Ashland, Oregon, I worked in association with Donald Yance, author of Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer, with a primary focus on complementary care for cancer clients, integrating Western herbal and nutritional medicine with Chinese Medicine. We have seen good results improving both quality of life and longevity with clients across the country and even other parts of the world.
In 2004, I welcomed the opportunity to work in my own clinic, serve community and to focus on Chinese medicine with the ability to integrate my skills in working with a wider range of issues.

I work with a referral network of wholistic health practitioners, massage therapists, yoga instructors, medical doctors and other health professionals.

I encourage clients to build a professional support team for best results with their healing process.

Training, Licenses and Professional Certificates
1999 Licensed Acupuncturist, Oregon
1999 Diplomate in Acupuncture, NCCAOM (National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
1994 Licensed Acupuncturist, California
1994 Master’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude: Traditional Oriental Medicine
Pacific College, San Diego
1991 Holistic Health Practitioner, Encinitas, California
1989 Licensed Acupuncturist, Hawaii
1989 Master’s Degree: Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Tai Hsuan Foundation, Oahu, Hawaii
1983 B.A. University of Hawaii at Manoa
“Holistic Health Perspectives” Self-designed major including independent study & research
1981 Licensed Massage Therapist, Hawaii

Plant so that your own heart will grow…

Hafiz