E. Shane Hoffman, DAOM, LAc

Dr. Hoffman trained at the Oregon Oriental College of Medicine under the leading physicians of China, including Dr. Shizeng Yang, qigong therapist to the People's Republic of China Olympic Gymnastic team; and Dr. Gouhui Lui, author of TCM classics and male genito-urinary disorders including male infertility. While pursuing his studies, Shane was named to the national AIDS Activist Circle for his work in designing, creating and implementing an education, advocacy and peer support program for people living with HIV.

In Portland, Dr. Hoffman was part of the clinic team at The Institute for Traditional Medicine (ITM). The Institute is well known for its innovative work in developing protocols to apply Traditional Chinese Medicine to modern health issues such as HIV, CFS, MS, breast cancer, hepatitis, chronic pain and menopause. Shane also maintained a private practice in Oregon, treating everything from acne and allergies to shingles and tinnitus, with particular focus on athletic and performing arts related health. Since Dr. Hoffman joined Turning Point, over 20 years ago, he has earned a clinical doctorate (DAOM) with a double concentration in gynecology and geriatrics.

Having studied and practiced various traditions of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Iyengar yoga and meditation for the past 33 years, Dr. Hoffman's work is deeply informed by these healing disciplines. Dr. Hofffman is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed to practice by New York State. .

Theresa Palazzo, M.S., LAc

 

Theresa received her Masters Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Pacific College in New York City where she studied acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong and tui na.  In practice since 2007 Theresa initially dedicated her practice to treating athletes and performers during and after injury and has had the great honor to use this medicine to treat artists and crew from prominent companies in the fields of dance, music and theatrical entertainment.  She believes that everyone can benefit from this medicine, with focuses on preventative care for well-being, the treatment of pain syndromes, and complementary care during the treatment of disease.

Theresa practices the Mei Zen system of cosmetic acupuncture – an elegant treatment protocol based entirely on classical Chinese medicine – which allows for individualized treatments that address aging gracefully, while bringing vitality to the appearance of the face and neck through the use of needling and facial gua sha. 

Theresa is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut and is a Board Certified Chinese Herbalist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  She has completed a 100-hour yoga therapy certification course as well as a 70-hour pediatrics certification and participates in an on-going basis in a small group clinical skills & supervision group with Elaine Stern and an herbal graduate mentorship program with Sharon Weizenbaum.