Vasanthi Vanniasingham

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About Vasanthi Vanniasingham

Vasanthi Vanniasingham is a graduate of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Gainesville, FL where she earned her Masters Degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and is currently a Clinic Supervisor. She is Nationally Board Certified by the NCCAOM in both Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture. Vasanthi brings to her practice of Contemporary Oriental Medicine a multidisciplinary scientific background and a wealth of diverse experience and modalities. Originally from Malaysia, she was primarily educated in the UK and has a PhD from Cambridge University. A Microbiologist with post-doctoral research experience in Molecular Biology she has had long term involvement in the analysis and synthesis of disease dynamics. Prior to studying Acupuncture, she was a Freelance Writer/ Information Specialist for organizations such as Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Commonwealth Scientific Organization in London, and a Locum Editor for Nature Genetics and Nature Medicine. Apart from pain management, she has a special interest in addressing the emotional roots of physical ailments and the energetic imbalances that prevent us from realizing our full potential. She maintains hands on training with Dr. Leon Hammer through his Advanced Master Pulse Diagnosis Intensives. Her leisure activities include Dance (Flamenco), Chinese Calligraphy, Travel, Photography, Bonsai; and also volunteering with the Arts in Medicine program at Shands’ Hospital. Specialties: Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis Acupuncture (needle-free Toyohari techniques available) Scalp acupuncture Herbal Medicine Moxibustion Cupping & Gua Sha Tuina (Oriental Bodywork, Acupressure) Auricular acupuncture (needle-free) Electro acupuncture (needle-free for facials ) Floral acupuncture (needle-free) Korean Hand Therapy (needle-free)