A Raleigh native, Ginna practiced therapeutic massage in her hometown for more than 14 years. Upon graduation from the Carolina School of Massage Therapy in 1992, she continued her studies of osteopathic, sensory-motor and neuromuscular bodywork and served as an instructor at the Medical Arts Massage School. She left Raleigh in 2000 to pursue her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine in New Mexico.
After three years of post-graduate study at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine and the Southwest Acupuncture College in Albuquerque, Ginna returned to Raleigh to set up her practice, Remedy.
Ginna's mission, as a professional and a person, is to educate individuals about their bodies and total health, and assist them to feel their absolute best, naturally.
Remedy offers a nurturing environment where you can be guided on your path to optimal health.
Why Traditional Chinese Medicine?
After many years of practicing massage, Ginna began to relate musculo-skeletal dysfunction with patterns that follow the pathways known as meridians in Chinese medicine. Her desire to learn more led her to pursue a Master's of Oriental Medicine.
The coursework provided Ginna with the tools, understanding and information needed to treat effectively. Her clinical experience includes a Japanese style specialty acupuncture clinic, an obstetrical and gynecological rotation, and an internship at one of Albuquerque's foster care facilities.
Her diverse background has uniquely equipped Ginna to accurately evaluate and assess your health needs. When she is not helping patients feel better, Ginna practices yoga, travels, enjoys animals, reading, and roller derby.
Credentials
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (NM) #905, 2005
Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, International Institute of Chinese Medicine, 2004
Certified Massage Therapist, Carolina School of Massage Therapy, 1992
Certifications
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM #023677
Clean Needle Technique, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, 2003
Nationally Certified in Massage and Bodywork, NCBTMB, 1992
Acu-yoga teacher, The Acupressure Institute, 1999
Category A Approved Continuing Education Provider, NCBTMB, 2000
Licenses
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, North Carolina (License #1314)
Licensed Acupuncturist, NC (License #312)
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, NM (License #905)
Memberships
NC Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, President
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Acupuncture Council
American Massage Council
Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
Continuing Education
Visceral Manipulation, Upledger Institute, FL
Therapeutic Touch, American Holistic Nurses Association, NC
Cardiovascular health, Hyperlipidemia and Obesity, Yi Ling Medical Center, NM
Coronary Artery Disease, Yi Ling Medical Center, NM
Neck and Shoulder Pain Management, Hemme Approach
The Gamma Sensory-Motor System, Deane Juhan
Molecules of Emotion, Dr. Candice Pert
Integrating Massage and Touch for Health, Arlene Green
Movement and Somatic Integration, Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Assessment and Treatment of Scoliosis, James Clay
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology, Dr. Bruce Shelton
Pain Management in Primary Care, Dr. Juan Carlos Mendez
Myofascial release, Wolfgang Luckmnan, LAc
Scleral changes, Dr. Holmes Keikobad
Fallen arches pathology, Dr. Holmes Keikobad
Functional Endocrinology, Dr. Datis Kharazian
Blood Nutrition, Dr. Datis Kharazian
Treating Infertility with Chinese Medicine, Bob Flaws
Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture, David Euler
Negative Pressure Cupping Massage, Michelle Burns, RN
Ashiatsu- Barefoot Basics massage, Julie Marciniak, LMBT
Neurotransmitters and the Brain, Datis Kharrazian, DC
NAET- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique, Level 1, Devi Nambudripad, MD
Intro to Acutonics, Susan Goldstone, LAc
Liu Jing Systems of I-Ching Acupuncture, Robert Kienitz, LAc
Qi-Gong and Therapeutic Excercies, Malik Lawrence, LAc
Integrating Chinese Medicine Schools, Phil Kosdan, LAc
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Annual Conference: The Eight Extra Ordinary Vessels, Dr. Miki Shima
The Future of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Advanced Topics in Female Infertility, Dana Price, DOM, L.Ac.
HIV and communicable disease management
Treating Cancer and Hepatitis C with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Ruan Jin Zhao