-College: Haverford College, B.S. 1983
-Medical School: University of Pennsylvania, M.D. 1988
-Internship: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 1989
-Residency: University of Pennsylvania 1992
-Board certified American Academy of Dermatology 1992, recertified 2001
-Hospital Affiliations: UMass/Memorial, Worcester Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Saints Memorial Hospital
-Staff Affiliations: Instructor of Dermatology, University of MA School of Medicine
-Medical Interests: General and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology including Botox, lasers, fillers (collagen, perlane, restylane, etc), and peels

Dr. Amy Juelis

J. Ellen Thompson, M.Ed., M.Ac., Lic.Ac.

Jing River Acupuncture, Oxford, MA

J. Ellen Thompson received her Masters degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture where she studied Traditional Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine. Additionally, she is certified as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA).

In her Traditional Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine practice, J. Ellen seeks to understand the uniqueness of each individual so that treatment is aimed at the whole person rather than simply a part of the body. Based on one’s particular pattern, thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel needles are inserted into acupuncture points on the body to adjust and harmonize the body’s energy. Treatments may incorporate Chinese herbal remedies, dietary and exercise recommendations and tui na (Chinese massage therapy).

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a healing art appropriate for:

• Infections such as colds and flu, bronchitis, sinusitis and hepatitis;
• Dermatological conditions such as eczema, herpes, acne, urticaria;
• Internal disorders including allergies, asthma, constipation, colitis, diarrhea, fatigue, chronic pain, hypertension, hemorrhoids, insomnia, anxiety, ulcers;
• Musculo-skeletal and Neurologic conditions like arthritis, back and joint pain, sciatica, tendonitis, sprains, neck stiffness, facial paralysis, neuralgia, headaches, migraines, dizziness;
• Genito-Urinary and Reproductive disorders such as infertility, impotence, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, vaginitis and morning sickness.

Acupuncture has also been used as an adjunct therapy for weight management, smoking cessation and stress reduction.

J. Ellen has worked in public health for more than twenty years. At Jing River Acupuncture, she provides Traditional Chinese treatment of specific disorders as well as guidance in health promotion, disease prevention and the behavior change process. It is her honor and privilege to work with you.