Dr. Claudia Welch,
D.O.M. (NM), Dipl. Ac. (NCAOM)

Dr. Claudia Welch Claudia Welch is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine. She is an author of Eastern philosophy and medicine. Her new book, Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life is due to be released in March 2011. Dr. Welch serves on the teaching faculty of The Ayurvedic Institute, Acupractice Seminars, and the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. Dr. Welch regularly lectures on Oriental and Ayurvedic medicines internationally and brings a depth of knowledge and a sense of joy to her presentations.

Credentials

Licenses and Certifications

  • Doctor of Oriental Medicine, State of New Mexico, November, 1997
  • National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture, The National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists, Washington, DC, August, 1997
  • Registered Massage Therapy Instructor, State of New Mexico, January, 1992-2005

Education

  • Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, August, 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Studies; Honors Thesis on South Asian Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 1991
  • Diploma in Hindi Language I and II, Benares Hindu University, Benares, India 1989 and 1993
  • Diploma in Massage Therapy, H. K. A . Healing Arts Massage School, February, 1992
  • Certificate in Advanced Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Chinese Herbal Medicine, China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, Beijing, China, April - May 1997
  • Certificates of Completion in Jyotish: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Courses, With Hart DeFouw, The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM, 1998 - 2001
  • Certification of Completion Ayurvedic Studies Program I, The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM, May, 1998
  • Tutored Study in Ayurvedic Medicine, in India and the United States, with Dr. Robert E. Svoboda, 1988-1997, (ongoing consulting relationship)
  • Tutorial in Sanskrit Language, with Dr. Vagish Shastri, Benares, India 1992-1993

Oriental and Ayurvedic Medical Experience

  • Doctor of Oriental Medicine (Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist/Ayurvedic
  • Lifestyle & Diet Counselor), Private Practice Albuquerque, NM, 1997-
  • present
  • Faculty Member, The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM, May 2002-
  • present
  • Faculty Member, Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque and Santa
  • Fe, NM, May 1999-2006
  • Contributing Author of Ayurvedic Educational Material, Banyan Botanicals, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001 - present View at www.banyanbotanicals.com
  • Clinical Supervisor of Acupuncture Students at New Mexico Cancer Care Associates, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM. January, 1999 - May, 2000
  • Faculty Member, Crystal Mountain School of Massage Therapy, Albuquerque, NM, February 1998 - August 2000
  • Clinical Supervisor of Massage Students at Health South Rehabilitation
  • Hospital, Crystal Mountain Massage School, Albuquerque, NM. 1999 - 2001
  • Co-Founder of Complementary Cancer Care Associates training licensed
  • health-care practitioners to work with oncology patients. June 2000 - August 2001
  • International Guest Speaker & Presenter, Various, schools, organizations, conferences and events, 1992-present
  • Executive Director, Health Tours, Arranging and conducting Ayurvedic educational tours within India. Albuquerque, NM 1995-1998
  • Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Diet Counselor, 1993-present
  • Panchakarma Massage Therapist, The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM, 1991 - 1992 and 1994 - 1998
  • Office Manager, The Ayurvedic Institute, 1993 - 1994

Publications

  • Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life. Publication date: March 2010 Perseus Books.
  • The Secrets of the Mind eBook published by www.BigShakti.com
  • Basic eCourse in Ayurveda published by www.BigShakti.com
  • Banyan Botanicals Website information on: Prakruti, Vikruti, Abhyanga, Kitcheri, Ghee etc.
  • The Secret Potential of Brahmamuhurta article in premiere issue of Namarupa, February, 2003
  • Abhyanga: Warm Oil Massage in LA Yoga magazine, February 2003
  • Various articles for publications in the US, Europe and India