About the AOMSM

Mission

The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Society of Massachusetts (AOMSM) is a non-profit professional organization representing acupuncturists and acupuncture students.  The purpose of AOMSM is to support the integration of acupuncture and Oriental medicine into American health care, and to expand both access to and public understanding of Oriental medicine.  AOMSM also protects the acupuncture scope of practice by monitoring legislation and regulations that impact the practice of acupuncture.
2010 Board of Directors
Hudson Doyle--President
Kristen Whitfield--Vice President
Elaine Walsh--Treasurer
Dawn Meltzer--Secretary
Nicole Maniez
Katie Walker
Rebecca Schirber

Legislative Committee
Kristin Whitfield--chair
Dawn Meltzer
Nancy Gilfoy
Nicole Maniez
Steve Cina

Insurance Task Force
Naomi Alson--co-chair
Elaine Walsh--co-chair
James Moran--co-chair
Hudson Doyle
Ellen Highfield
Demie Stathoplos
Rebecca Schirber

Newsletter
Dawn Meltzer

Website Committee
Nicole Brown
Bhaird Campbell
Hudson Doyle
Nancy Gilfoy
Katie Walker

Public Relations and Outreach
Nicole Maniez
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Nicole Maniez


 Nicole earned her Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, MA and her Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware.  She practices herbal medicine and acupuncture at the Lane Center for Natural Healing in Hingham.  She has a special interest in treating children and women through menstrual, fertility, pregnancy and post-partum concerns.  She is currently training through Lamaze to be a Childbirth Educator and through South Boston Yoga to be a Registered Yoga Instructor.

Rebecca Schirber


Rebecca holds master’s degrees in both Acupuncture and Physical Rehabilitation Counseling. Her professional background includes 17 years of experience in the mental health field, along with six years as a professional chef. She is also certified in Somatic Movement Therapy and Acupressure. Personal development and self-awareness is important to Becky. She recognizes that as we open to what we can learn in relationship, we deepen our connection to ourselves and others. As part of her practice as a chef, Becky has refined a holistic approach to menu planning and meal preparation, and offers food selection to address health concerns, such as gluten and dairy sensitivities. Becky loves the outdoors and being in natur, and she maintains a daily meditation and vigorous exercise practice
Hudson Doyle -President

Hudson Doyle is a second generation Acupuncturist; the son of NESA founding member Dr. James P Doyle, D.O.  Together they run the oldest acupuncture clinic in New England, Comprehensive Medical Services of Newton.
Hudson speaks publicly on Acupuncture and Chinese medicine for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals.  He has studied for over 7 years with master herbalist BJ Wang.
After graduating from NESA, Hudson traveled to Hangzhou, China and completed a Post-Graduate internship in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 Kristin Whitfield--Vice President

Kristin Whitfield, Lic. Ac., earned a B.A from Cornell University ’71, a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture ‘02, and did post graduate Five Element course work with Lonny Jarrett ’04-‘06.  She currently practices herbal medicine and Chinese, Japanese, and microcurrent/microlight acupuncture in Chatham, MA.  Her business, Innerweave Asian Healing, is part of a wellness center where she works synergistically with a chiropractor, a Five Element acupuncturist, two massage therapists and a nutritionist. After training with Acupuncturists Without Borders, she is now coordinating the creation of a free military stress relief clinic in the Hyannis area for veterans of all ages and their loved ones.

Katie Walker - Student Board Member


Katie Walker spent 5 years working in various facets of high-tech internet marketing prior to matriculating at NESA in 2011.  Having previously worked in uncovering customer needs and market gaps in product development, she has a particular interest in making the healing art of acupuncture more accessible to people who might otherwise not consider the practice. As the AOMSM student board member, Katie is excited to help solve any roadblocks the profession is faced with, thereby assisting in paving the way for future acupuncturists.


Dawn Metzer

Elaine Walsh
  • Members of the Board are who remain in good standing by attending 8 of 12 meetings annually and participate in sub-committees are afforded: 50% off AOMSM membership.
  • Active AOMSM Board Members can earn a maximum of five PDA points in one year with a total of 10 points submitted per NCCAOM re-certification cycle.  A letter, printed on letterhead from AOMSM's president verifying participation, dates of service, and in what capacity should be mailed to the NCCAOM.
 
 

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