Bonnie Diamond's Biography
My passion is helping people get healthier. I believe in small and steady changes that lead to personal health and transformation.
In the late 80’s, I was unhappily employed as a computer programmer and was looking for meaningful work. At the same time, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I began getting acupuncture treatments to boost my energy and strengthen my immune system. During treatments I could feel energy or “qi” or life force moving in my body. I knew I had found a modality that could help me heal and help others heal as well.
I started taking classes at the New England School of Acupuncture and spent several years studying the beautiful and ancient tradition of East Asian Medicine. At the same time I struggled with a puzzling chronic illness that waxed and waned. I learned the external skills necessary to become a practitioner and the internal teachings of the body. It proved to be a powerful combination.
At the end of a decade, I had a license to practice acupuncture, a Master’s Degree in acupuncture and full health. The transformation I experienced both personally and professionally happened slowly, through a lot of trial and error and with the help of many teachers, practitioners and healing modalities. I learned to listen to my body and to slowly make choices to improve my health. There was no magic bullet, no guru and no one moment of truth.
Out of this experience came the awareness that health is a journey and healing is possible, in each of us, in every moment. Healing occurs whenever the body, mind or soul moves into a state of greater balance. My skills as an acupuncturist facilitate this movement in collaboration with my patients.
At Staying in Balance, I not only relieve pain, but also act as a witness to suffering and a guide, showing each patient the path to physical, emotional and spiritual health. My story of COMPLETE RECOVERY from CFS offers hope for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and other little-understood illnesses.
In the late 80’s, I was unhappily employed as a computer programmer and was looking for meaningful work. At the same time, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I began getting acupuncture treatments to boost my energy and strengthen my immune system. During treatments I could feel energy or “qi” or life force moving in my body. I knew I had found a modality that could help me heal and help others heal as well.
I started taking classes at the New England School of Acupuncture and spent several years studying the beautiful and ancient tradition of East Asian Medicine. At the same time I struggled with a puzzling chronic illness that waxed and waned. I learned the external skills necessary to become a practitioner and the internal teachings of the body. It proved to be a powerful combination.
At the end of a decade, I had a license to practice acupuncture, a Master’s Degree in acupuncture and full health. The transformation I experienced both personally and professionally happened slowly, through a lot of trial and error and with the help of many teachers, practitioners and healing modalities. I learned to listen to my body and to slowly make choices to improve my health. There was no magic bullet, no guru and no one moment of truth.
Out of this experience came the awareness that health is a journey and healing is possible, in each of us, in every moment. Healing occurs whenever the body, mind or soul moves into a state of greater balance. My skills as an acupuncturist facilitate this movement in collaboration with my patients.
At Staying in Balance, I not only relieve pain, but also act as a witness to suffering and a guide, showing each patient the path to physical, emotional and spiritual health. My story of COMPLETE RECOVERY from CFS offers hope for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and other little-understood illnesses.
Bonnie Diamond's Credentials:
Licensed in Massachusetts in 1999, #698
Masters Degree in Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture, 1998
Certificate in Software Engineering, Harvard University Extension School, 1986
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Colgate University, 1981
Continuing Education:
Masters Degree in Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture, 1998
Certificate in Software Engineering, Harvard University Extension School, 1986
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Colgate University, 1981
Continuing Education:
- SCM/Carotid Master Class with Kiiko Matsumoto, L.Ac., 2021
- Acupuncture and Functional Neurology with Ayla Wolf L.Ac., DAOM, 2020
- Kiiko Matsumoto's Master Class with Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac., 2020
- Yin Sotai, Gentle within Gentle with Bob Quinn, L. Ac., 2020
- The Tan Tian in Clinical Acupuncture Practice with Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac., 2020
- Neural Manipulation with Ken Frey, PT, CST-D, 2019
- Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Morgan, LMT, CST-D, 2019
- Visceral Manipulation: Thorax with Dee Ahern, PT, 2019
- Autonomic Nervous System with Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac., 2018
- Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2 with Brandi Kirk, Pt, PRPC, CVTP, 2018
- Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques 1 with Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EDO, Bi-D, 2017
- Body-Mind Centering with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, 2016
- Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 with Ken Frey, PT, CST-D, 2016
- Small Intestine, Hormones, Autoimmune and Fertility with Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac., 2015
- Kiiko Style Intakes and Cases with Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac., 2014
- Foot Jue and Neck Pain with Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac., 2014
- Growing the Dao: Neurodevelopmental Considerations in Pediatrics with Stephen Cowan, MD, 2013
- Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treating Mental & Emotional Disorders with Giovanni Maciocia, 2013
- Auriculotherapy that Works with Jim Chalmers, Lic. Ac., 2011
- Treating Neck and Shoulder Pain with Philip Macqueen, Lic. Ac.2010
- Treating Sciatica & Low Back Pain with Philip Macqueen, Lic. Ac., 2011
- Kiiko Matsumoto's Practical Application of Chinese Classics, 2008
- Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, 2007
- Ethics Issues in Oriental Medicine with Jack Daniel, Lic. Ac. 2007
- Advance Skills in Auriculotherapy from Auriculotherapy Certification Institute with Terry Oleson, 2006
- Master Ito's EV Treatments with David Euler, Lic. Ac. 2006
- Advanced Moxibustion Treatment Strategies with Shaune Ralph, Lic. Ac. 2006
- Introduction to Sotai with Chris Belskis, LMT 2005
- Meridians in Motion with Patrick Cunningham, Lic. Ac., 2002
- Stomach Qi with Kiiko Matsumoto and David Euler, Lic.Ac. 2001
- Internship with Barbara Ferror, Lic.Ac., 2000
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