As part of the breadth of Bastyr's acupuncture program, the university offers a number of sites where students can receive training in the community.
Seattle Locations
Chronic Fatigue Center
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-3111
Supervisor: Susan Kaetz
Shift Schedule: Monday
1-5 p.m.
& Thursday
1-5 p.m.
The Chronic Fatigue Clinic (CFC) is located at Harborview Medical Center. Patients seen at the CFC have gone through a diagnostic protocol for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia, performed by the medical staff of the clinic. Interested patients are referred to acupuncture. Acupuncture students have the opportunity to treat adults, ranging in age from young to old, who suffer from chronic pain and fatigue and associated illnesses such as depression, anxiety.
Highpoint Medical
Center
Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Center
6554 32nd Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 461-3915
Supervisor: Jim Dowling
Shift Schedule: Thursday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This neighborhood clinic provides acupuncture services to residents of west Seattle. Many of the patients are immigrants to the United States and services are provided through medical translators. Patients present with a variety of health concerns ranging from internal medicine disorders to post traumatic stress and mental health concerns associated with relocation.
International Clinic - Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-4192
Supervisor: Angie Hughes
Shift Schedule: Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m. and Thursday 1 – 5 p.m.
This clinic, formerly called the Refugee clinic, provides health care services to recent immigrants to the United States. Patients, accompanied by translators, are referred to acupuncture for conditions ranging from chronic pain, post traumatic stress, digestive problems, depression and anxiety. This clinic offers a unique opportunity to work with a special population within a western medical setting and provide participation in an integrative model of health care.
Madison Clinic - Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-5100
Supervisor: Shad Reinstien
Shift Schedule: Thursday12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
This clinic is specific to patients of Harborview's Madison Clinic, a clinic serving patients with HIV /AIDS. Patients must be referred for acupuncture by their Madison Clinic PCP. Acupuncture students have the opportunity to treat HIV/AIDS patients with symptoms ranging from treatment side-effects to multi-dimensional complications of this disease.
Providence Mt. St. Vincent's Nursing Center
4831 35th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 937-3700
Supervisor: Angie Hughes
Shift Schedule: Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mt. St. Vincent is a progressive nursing center founded by the Sisters of Providence; affiliated with Providence Hospital. Acupuncture services are part of a Wellness Clinic offered to residents of Mt. St. Vincent's as well as staff, volunteers and members of the community. The acupuncture clinic of Mt. St. Vincent's provides students with the experience of working with elderly and disabled populations, providing a wide range of treatment modalities addressing both acute and chronic disorders.
Rainier Park Medical Clinic
Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Center
4400 37th Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 461-6957
Supervisor: Eric Martin
Shift Schedule: Thursday
4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This community clinic also provides primary and family health care to members of the south Seattle community. Clinical opportunities include working with both acute and chronic health concerns in an integrated community setting.
DAOM Only Clinics
The following clinics are reserved as advanced oncology training sites for AOM doctoral students
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership
1717 13th St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 297-5536
Supervisor: Dr. Ying Wang, MD (China), LAc
Shift Schedule: Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Skagit Valley Oncology Center
1415 E Kincaid St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-4111
Supervisor: Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, LAc
Shift Schedule: Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Skagit Valley Oncology Center is a facility located in Mt. Vernon, about an hour north of Seattle, which provides care to residents in the area. This off-site shift is located on the premises of Skagit Valley Hospital and specializes in the treatment of cancer.
