Robert J Herbst- Licensed Acupuncturist - East West Physicians - Coral Springs, Coconut creek and Parkland Florida

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East West Physicians - 954-753-4248

ROBERT J. HERBST, AP, DOM (MS PSYCHOLOGY)

Robert J. Herbst graduated from ATOM, The Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, with his degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine after earning a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Miami Institute of Psychology. He excelled in his studies at ATOM winning a multitude of academic awards including Student of the Year Award, the Frank C. Lu Scholarship Award, and the President's Award. Robert also interned with his mentor, the highly respected Dr. Fu Di (MD China), for one year focusing on Chinese herbal formula preparation.

Since graduating, Robert has continued his education with a variety of CEU training focusing on addictions, psychological healing, sports injury, pain management, Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation. He is nationally board certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Florida. Not many acupuncturists are Board Certified in Herbal Medicine due to the vast amount of knowledge and expertise needed to cover the curriculm and pass the examination.

Robert is experienced with a wide range of conditions. He has lectured on TCM related topics at the University of Miami, holds monthly free seminars at East West Physicians in Coconut Creek, and has worked extensively in community court in West Palm Beach treating addictions. His scope of practice includes Chinese style acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy, moxabustion, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, and tui na massage. Robert endeavors to provide quality individualized care in a nurturing and respectful environment.

DONG HUA, AP, DOM (MD CHINA)

Dr. Dong Hua, A.P., Dipl Ap, MD (China) has more than twenty years of experience in chinese Medicine. He graduated and then became a professor of Chinese Medicine in Shanghai TCM University in China. After leaving China he spent eight years in Israel teaching in Ben Gurion University and helping people in pain as the director of chinese medicine at the famed Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Dong Hua is currently a professor of Chinese Medicine at Atlantic Oriental Medicine College in Fort Lauderdale, FL and now sees patients on Friday afternoons (1:30 - 4:30 PM) at East West Physicians.

In Israel Dr. Dong Hua created the first program for Chinese Manual Therapy (Tui Na) and trained 100s of doctors in this ancient method of therapy. In Shaare Zedek hospital Dr. Dong created the first programs for using Acupuncture Anesthesia to reduce or eliminate the need for traditional anesthetic drugs and lead a comprehensive study for the use of Chinese Medicine to treat cancer.

Dr. Dong also graduated with a master of business administration from Northeastern University. Dr. Dong Hua specializes in pain management and cancer treatment side affects.

ANDREA SCHMUTZ RN, AP, DOM

Andrea graduated from ATOM ( Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine ) with a degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine after working 10 years as an RN at Joe DiMaggio Memorial Hospital in Hollywood Florida, 5 of those years in Pediatric Oncology. Andrea was a top student at ATOM earning an "Outstanding Student Award" and other high honors.

As a native of Switzerland, Andrea is fluent in many languages including German, English, French and Spanish.

With her skill and knowledge as a Registered Nurse, Andrea blends the best of western medicine with eastern medicine, and specializes in Gynecology and Women's Health, Oncology (Cancer Treatment & Chemotherapy Side effects), and Infertility Treatment at East West Physicians.

Contact - 954-753-4248 or eastwestphysicians@gmail.com

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