About the Practitioner
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(678) 442.7962 Office
My Acupuncture practice in Lawrenceville, GA.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) is a traditional ancient
medicine which, in my view, is not an alternative to anything.
It has been used successfully to treat millions of patients
over thousands of years. In fact, many Asian countries have
integrated AOM into the hospital setting many years ago. All
the major hospitals in the U.S. like Duke, Harvard, UNC –
CH have opened Integrative Medical Facilities in just the last
couple of years.
I have had the opportunity to be a part of this integrative
approach to health and wellness for over ten years, working
at a Chicago Hospital and teaching at a Acupuncture College
for several years. At Healthy Body and Soul, I offer my many
years of clinical experience in integrative healthcare to help
patients with acute and chronic conditions. Patients receive
a virtually painless approach to acupuncture, coupled with techniques
of moxibustion, gua-sha and electrostimulation
I also prescribe herbal medicine. The herbal prescriptions
are blends of 8-15 herbs, and are made in the U.S. The blends
are more potent and powerful than single herb pills. Nutritional
and dietary consultations, especially for people with weight
issues, are also provided. All of this can occur while working
closely with your other healthcare providers. Please go to our
website, healthybodysoul.net for more information. I encourage
you to call today to see how my services can help you. The fees
at my clinic are relatively low so that the cost of care does
not hinder you on your path to wellness. I can always be reached
directly at 678.44.7962. I will be happy to answer any questions
that you may have.
Yours in Health,
Leena Sikand Cook, L.Ac., C.H.
BIO
Education:
International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Santa Fe, NM, Master
of Oriental Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Internship in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Samarth Institute, Bhubaneshwar, India
Ayurvedic Nutrition Diploma
Miranda House College, Delhi University
B.A., Mathematics
Professional History:
Center for Holistic Medicine
Lilburn and Lawrenceville, GA
Private Family Practice
Healthy Body & Soul, Leena Sikand-Cook, L.Ac, Asheville
NC
2004 - 2010
Postgraduate Faculty, lectured over 1700 hours
Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine
Jan 2001-Dec 2003
Dean of Students
Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine
Jan 2003-Dec 2003
Student Clinic Supervisor
Mars Hill Clinic (AUCM)
Jan 2001-Dec 2003
Student Clinic Supervisor
Asheville Clinic (AUCM)
July 2003-Dec 2003
Private Practice
Acupuncture Works Wellness Center, Asheville, NC
March 2001-Dec 2003
Oriental Medicine Internship
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, under Dr. James Moore,
D.O.M.
Aug 2000 - Dec 2000
Acupuncture Assistant at Drug Detox Center
Santa Fe, NM
May 1998-May 1999
Da Dao Chan Gong 'Qi Gong' Instructor
Asheville, NC
Jan 2003-Present
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOM, January 01
Diplomate of Chinese Herbal Medicine, NCCAOM, May 01
LICENSURE
North Carolina # 192
Book Publications:
Sikand, Clinical Manual of Acupuncture and Internal Medicine,
Author (2000)
Sikand, Book on TCM Psychology, currently being written and
co-authored with Dr. J. R. Cook, Ph.D.
Published Papers in Press:
Demystifying Acupuncture, Asheville Citizen Times
Treating Infertility with Acupuncture, Asheville Citizen Times
Herbal Remedies for Sinusitis, New Life Journal
Diabetes: Natural Remedies, New Life Journal
Honors and Awards:
Zeng Scholarship, Academic Excellence
International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Santa Fe, NM
May 1999
Continuing Education:
Da Dao Chan Gong 'Qi Gong' Instructor Training Seminar, Grandmaster
Foo (August 02)
Korean Constitutional Acupuncture, Seminar by Jacques MoraMarco,
O.M.D. (Nov 02)
Chinese Medicine Psychiatry, Seminar by Bob Flaws, L.Ac., C.H.,
(Oct 03)
Auricular Therapy Level II, Seminar by Dr. Li Chun Huang
Teaching Interests
Auricular Acupuncture, TCM Theory, Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis,
TM Therapeutics
Research Interests
Acupuncture for Drug Addiction, PTSD and Chinese Medicine, Infertility
and Chinese Medicine, Reducing Chemotherapy side-effects with
Chinese Medicine.
