Susan Sandage is a graduate of Kent State University class 1977, holding a of Science/Arts in Nursing. She has worked as an RN for more than 25 years, starting her nursing career in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). She has worked in all areas of nursing including home care treating elderly patients with diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease and non-healing surgical wounds. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Susan was successfully treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbs and quickly became involved with Oriental medicine.
Susan graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Albuquerque New Mexico with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. She is an Oriental Medicine Diplomat, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine (Rh.I.), Nationally Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is trained in Shiatsu and Tui Na, which are bodywork modalities. She has added training in cosmetic, rehabilitation and mental health acupuncture.
"I feel that I have a unique perspective to Oriental medicine because I have worked with Western medicine for over 25 years and can appreciate the vast improvements in health using acupuncture and Chinese herbs."
Susan incorporates into her practice many principles of Jeffrey Yuen, Dr. Richard Tan, Dr. Claudia Welch and Dr. Jim Ventresca.
"I am blessed with many fine teachers and schools. I am grateful."