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).

J. Ellen has a Masters degree in Health Promotion Wellness Management and has worked in public health for more than twenty years providing health education services in schools, hospitals, communities and the workplace.  In her role as teacher, counselor, researcher or program planner she has focused on health promotion, disease prevention and the behavior change process.  As your acupuncturist, it is her honor and privilege to work with you.