Catherine M. Gurski, ND, MSOM, L.Ac.
TEL: 503-333-9753
EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL MEDICINE09/1998 – 06/2004
Naturopathic Doctorate and Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETS, Amherst, MA09/1987 – 05/1991
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, Senior Year Study Abroad
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Cum Laude, Anthropology
CERTIFICATIONS
NATUROPATHIC BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS 08/2004
THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE 02/2004
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Worked with OBT professional dancers on injury recovery, health maintenance & stress management
Worked with patients on many health issues—acute injury recovery, GERD, PMS, Menopause, Insomnia, Weight Loss, Depression, Migraines, chronic pain
Worked with at risk inner city kids in Guayaquil Ecuador on language speaking skills, international ambassadorship and mentoring
Worked with US veterans using acupuncture to treat PTSD
Provided acupuncture support between oncology treatments for improved digestive health and continued quality of sleep
Participated in disaster medical drills with SERV-OR and Multnomah MRC
STRENGTHS
Innovative & Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving & Goal Planning
Activator Through Education of Patients and Students
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Solo Practice, Family Holistic Medicine, Portland, OR12/2004 – 06/2017
Integrative Practice, Family Holistic Medicine, Beaverton, OR 03/2018 - present
Educate patients on disease management and health maintenance
Advocate nutrition with shopping tips and recipe ideas
Inspire healthful living with patient newsletter
Individualize treatment using detailed history, physical exams, diagnostic tests
Highlight therapeutic exercises & stretches for recovery & injury prevention
IncorporateCranioSacral & Acupuncture therapies for pain management, injury recovery, stress management & health maintenance
Utilize Bio-identical Hormone Testing & Therapy for fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, depression, peri-menopause and menopause complaints
Offer Food Sensitivity Testing and Individualized Diet Plans
Use diagnostic lab testing & referred to specialists as necessary
Chinese Pharmacy Supervisor, NUNM Pettygrove Clinic 10/2006 – 03/2009
Oversaw patient customized Chinese herbal formulas
Supervised student interns working in the Chinese pharmacy
Inventory & ordering of naturopathic and Chinese herbs & supplements
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Time to Teach, Coast Program, Guayaquil, Ecuador06/2017 – 01/2018
Ministry of Education Project to bring English language skills into the public schools to reach the poorest and most vulnerable children in Ecuador
Concepts in English—counting, colors, physical descriptions, relationships
Language Connections—activities, place & time and clothes, weather & seasons
Culture—Halloween, foods in the US, hobbies, pets, travel & occupations
Class participation, rules & conduct in the classroom
Mentorship & emphasis on the value of all education in High School
NUNM, Adjunct Faculty, CCM Department04/2007 – 08/2009
Expanded the lab practicum class to augment creative learning & application of learning objectives
Applied herb and formula principles to clinical cases
Utilized test structure to track student progress & review herb materiamedica
NUNM, Teaching Assistant to Dr. Qin, CCM Department03/2003 –06/2004
Corrected English grammar of original Chinese research articles
Reviewed grammar of test questions and marked student exam papers
Douglas Elementary School, Japanese Language Assistant07/1997 – 06/1998
Utilized games for language drills, application of speaking skills & vocabulary
Collaborated & implemented lesson plans in the classroom
JET Program, English Teaching Assistant, Japan06/1993 – 06/1996
Innovated new teaching techniques to improve English conversation in Japanese Public Middle Schools
Participated in community English classes, Taiko & Martial Arts Black Belt
Represented US culture in the schools and in the community
VOLUNTEER
OBT Allegro Society, Portland OR08/2014 – 06/2017 - 09/2018 - present
SERVE-OR, MULT County Reserve Medical Corps 02/2012 – 06/2017
Oregon Humane Society, Portland OR02/2012 – 09/2014
INTERESTS
Dancing, creative writing, travel, cooking, culture & languages