The inspiration for 'Many Paths' Acupuncture was provided by my first teacher or Sensei; Dr. DoAnn T. Kaneko. Dr. Kaneko was presenting a workshop on 5-Element application of Shiatsu-Anma at CenterPoint, the school founded by my friend, mentor, and former employer; Cari Pelava-Johnson in Minneapolis. One of my students, accustomed to a parallel but different theoretical model, became frustrated with an apparent contradiction. Dr. Kaneko replied to her rather inflammatory question with a smile and this phrase;
" There are many paths up the mountain."
Mark Duhamel, MS, AEMP
I moved to Port Orchard in 2003-2004 from Minneapolis, MN, where I taught and practiced for 10 years. The foundation of my work; Shiatsu-Anma, is a particular style of Japanese medical acupressure developed by DoAnn T. Kaneko L.Ac, PhD. Dr Kaneko learned Anma from his parents and was formally trained in Shiatsu and Acupuncture at Toyo Acupuncture College in Japan. I served as assistant instructor with Dr. Kaneko in Santa Monica, California prior to becoming a Certified Instructor in Shiatsu-Anma.
While teaching and practicing Shiatsu in Minneapolis, I joined a small study group in the kitchen of Duc Kieu, a Vietnamese physician and Buddhist. Dr. Duc was trained traditionally, apprenticing with his father, who apprenticed with his father, and so on, through several generations. He lectured Acupuncture and Herbal medicine to five of us for 3 years, sharing a family tradition and producing voluminous notation for our benefit.
My formal training and advanced degree was taken at The American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) in Roseville, Minnesota. I was a member of the inaugural class, and had the privilege of studying under some of China's brightest exports.
Kimberly Chenoweth, MSAOM, AEMP
Fascinated by the holistic nature of acupuncture and Eastern medicine during her personal health journey, Kimberly wanted to help people maximize their enjoyment of life. After retiring from the Navy, she realized that her engineering experience and curious mindset provided a unique perspective on the complexities of the human body. Her diverse history and capabilities contribute to her innovative and effective solutions-based approach. Specializing in treating acute and chronic pain and Women’s Health through all phases of life, she actively researches and incorporates a variety of techniques and recommendations into treatment plans.
After completing a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) at Bastyr University in Seattle, an excellent four-year program providing a deep understanding of acupuncture and Eastern herbal medicine, she became certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed as an Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner (AEMP). Additionally, she holds certifications as a Reiki Master Teacher and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition (IIN). Her naval career included enlistment as an electrician, and she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Having traveled extensively, she finally found home near the water in Southworth with her husband, 2 dogs and 5 pond fish where she enjoys nature and many outdoor activities, including organic gardening, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, hiking, and camping. Her creative endeavors include making herbal preparations, photography, art, cooking, crafting, and creating healing crystal jewelry.
What is M.S.,A.E.M.P. ?
M.S. is for Master of Science, a four year post graduate degree, and A.E.M.P. is for Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner, a new designation in Washington State that replaces L.Ac. and E.A.M.P.