Each Acupuncturist has had at least 2800 hrs of training in Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine, over 8 years of Secondary Education and is in good standing with all medical boards.
Paul Guschewsky – MSOM
Paul, a Lander native, who experienced first-hand the powerful healing properties of acupuncture that resulted in a career change from the business world to the world of healing arts, graduated from SouthWest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 2800 hour Post-Graduate Masters program is among the best in the country of which, he graduated with over 3200 hours of training.
Nationally Certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 2009
Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient, 2009
Wyoming Drug Court Conference, Sept. 1 & 2, 2010
Clean Needle Technique, 2002
Herbal Safety Course-John Chen, Ph.D., O.M.D., 2003
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal Program-Mary E Wakefield 2003
Trigger Point Therapy for Sports Injuries-David Legge, D.O., 2003
ElectroDermal Computer Screening-StarTech Health, 2005
Carrie Tice Guschewsky – MSOM
Carrie first obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Allied Health with a concentration in Radiologic Technology, with which she worked with and cared for patients in a traditional western hospital setting before pursuing an interest in complementary forms of medicine. The pursuit of a balanced and healthy approach to healthcare led Carrie to continue her medical studies, graduating from SouthWest Acupuncture College’s 4-Yr Masters program.
ADDITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL TRAINING
Clean Needle Technique, 2002
Herbal Safety Course-John Chen, Ph.D., O.M.D., 2003
TCM Gynecology and Cosmetology-Tina Chen, 2003
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal Program-Mary E Wakefield 2003
Trigger Point Therapy for Sports Injuries-David Legge, D.O., 2003
TCM and IVF-Paul Magarelli, Ph.D., RE&I/ Diane Cridennda, 2004
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique, 2004
ElectroDermal Computer Screening-StarTech Health, 2005
Muscle Response Testing-Dr. Robert Price, 2007
Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient, 2009
Wyoming Drug Court Conference, Sept. 1 & 2, 2010
Gretchen Hunter – MAcOM
Meet our new acupuncturist! Gretchen Hunter MAcOM is a practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine licensed by the state of Wyoming and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Her focus is on providing her patients with thorough, individualized, and comprehensive care, treating a variety of specific conditions and symptoms. In addition, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a strong focus on prevention and is beneficial in the maintenance of good health despite the many demands and challenges of a busy lifestyle.
Gretchen grew up in Lander Wy, and has spent the last 20 years living in Montana, Texas, North Carolina, California and Oregon before making her way back home. She spends her summers camping, hiking, and kayaking and is looking forward to spending her first Wyoming winter back snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and taking her dog Farley out to play in the snow!
Gretchen attended a rigorous 4 year masters program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, the #1 ranked US acupuncture school. She has 4000 hours of training which includes the treatment of over 450 patients during her internship at OCOM clinics and 100 patients in her externship at Central City Concern- a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive medical and mental health care to patients experiencing addiction and houselessness.
Gretchen has also gone on to become certified in Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture. She enjoys using all modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as-acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, herbs, diet, massage and lifestyle changes. She has a passion for treating fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, sleep disorders, pain, anxiety, depression, men’s health and fatigue. More than just treating disease, Gretchen promotes preventative health, wellness, and patient empowerment. She is very committed to helping people feel their best and really enjoys her work.