Dr. James T. Ventresca,
D.O.M. (NM), Lic. Ac. (MA), Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

Dr. James T. Ventresca Dr. Jim is a Full Professor for AcuPractice™ Seminars. A dynamic and engaging teacher, Jim has been teaching Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 1989

A 1984 graduate and past faculty member of the New England School of Acupuncture, Dr. Ventresca, earned his Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. He was in the first group of board certified Diplomates of Acupuncture in the US, among the first acupuncturists licensed in the state of Massachusetts, and has held licensure as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico since 1994.

In addition to practicing in busy clinical settings and teaching Oriental medicine for over 25 years, Jim was the Academic Dean for Southwest Acupuncture College, and a Site Visit Team Leader for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He held the position of Medical Director for Integrative Medicine, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Albuquerque, is a co-founder of a publicly funded AIDS treatment center, and worked with the criminal justice system to establish an acupuncture-based drug treatment center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Ventresca also served for four years as an Instructor for the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

Dr. Ventresca is CEO and Full Professor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for AcuPractice™ Seminars.

Credentails

Present Positions

  • Doctor of Oriental Medicine, General Practice, since 1984
  • Full Professor, AcuPractice™ Seminars, Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • President, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses and Certifications

  • Doctor of Oriental Medicine, General Practice, New Mexico State of New Mexico, July, 1994
  • Licensed Acupuncturist, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, July, 1988
  • National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture, National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Washington, DC, May, 1985
  • Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, New York, NY, January, 1985
  • Emergency Medical Technician, North Shore Community College, Beverly, MA, 1977

Oriental Medical Education

  • Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, May, 2001
  • Beijing, China: Certificate in Advanced Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Chinese Herbal Medicine, China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, Beijing, Peoples’ Republic of China, May, 1997
  • Chinese Herbal Certification, New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA, May, 1993
  • Diploma in Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA, June, 1984
  • Shiatsu Massage / Oriental Dietetics, Course of Study, East West Foundation, Newburyport, MA, 1980 to1982

Oriental Medical Experience

  • Doctor of Oriental Medicine General practice, North Valley Acupuncture, Albuquerque, NM, 1994-Present
  • Full Professor of Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe / Albuquerque, NM, 1994 - 2007
  • Faculty Member, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Carefree Arizona 2000-2004
  • Program Medical Director, Integrative Medicine, HealthSouth Rehabilitation
  • Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2001- December 2002
  • Accreditation Commission Educational Expert Site Visit Team Chair,
  • Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Silver Spring, MD, 1995 - 2001
  • Academic Dean, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe / Albuquerque, NM, 1995- 2000
  • Oriental Medicine Educational Consultant, Albuquerque, NM, 1996 - 2001
  • China-Program Director, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe / Albuquerque, NM, 1996- 2000
  • Campus Director, Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque, NM, 1997 - 1999
  • Faculty Member, New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA, 1989 - 1994
  • Shiatsu Instructor, Crystal Mountain Massage School, Albuquerque, NM 1995 -1997 & 1999- 2001
  • Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Partner, North Valley Acupuncture, Albuquerque, NM, 1999 - Present
  • Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Owner, Acupuncture Center of Cape Ann, Gloucester, MA, 1984 - 1994
  • Acupuncturist, North Shore AIDS Health Project, Gloucester, MA, 1988 - 1994
  • Acupuncturist, Community Health Resources, West Concord, MA, 1986

Community Service and Administrative Experience

  • President of the Board of Directors, Village Health Project, Albuquerque, NM 2000 - Present
  • New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Education Committee Member 2002 - Present
  • New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Continuing Education Committee Member 2002 - Present
  • Drug Court Acupuncture Program and Service Coordinator, Municipal Court of Santa Fe, NM, 1997 - 1999
  • Administrative Office of the Courts' Statewide Drug Task Force Member, Supreme Court of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM, 1995 - 1999
  • Vice President, National Association of Teachers of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • President of the Board of Directors and Co-founder, North Shore AIDS Health Project, Gloucester MA, 1988 - 1992.
  • President of the Board of Directors, Cape Ann Food Coop, Gloucester, MA, 1987 - 1990
  • Lecturer, Oriental Medicine and Integrative Medicine (1984 - Present)