Biographies for 2009 Featured Speakers

Michael D. Corradino, L.Ac, DAOM, MTOM

Dr. Corradino Graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Cum Laude, in 1995 with his Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Dr Corradino has been in the field of Integrated Medicine since his graduation (13+ yrs).  Dr. Corradino’s mission in life is to reach and expose quality Traditional Chinese Medicine to as many people as possible in his lifetime as to present an effective, quality option for health care and aiding in the integration of Eastern, Western, and, Natural medicine.   While on the east coast, Dr Corradino ran the acupuncture department for 15 integrated medical facilities. Dr. Corradino relocated to San Diego in 2004 to complete his clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, DAOM, to further enrich and deepen his understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

While in San Diego Dr. Corradino was co-owner/founder of Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture Clinic.  This acupuncture clinic was located inside Grossmont Medical Center and specialized in the integration of Eastern and Western medicine.  Dr. Corradino is currently a faculty member and clinical supervisor at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.  Dr. Corradino has lectured at various professional institutions including UC Urvine School of Medicine, San Diego Art Institute, and was a guest on KUSI San Diego live morning news.

Dr. Corradino was in the nations first graduating class of the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM).  This post graduate doctorate is a two and half year integrated clinical doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes but is not limited to the study of the five main Chinese medical classics, Chinese Medical language, advanced areas of specialty, an integrated clinical internship, and a Capstone proposal in which Dr. Corradino ran a successful clinical electroacupuncture trial on Sciatica due to intervertebral disc herniation.  Dr Corradino has also studied medicine under five highly renowned and experienced doctors at two hospitals and one medical school in China.

Dr. Corradino’s specialties are pain management, neuromuscular conditions, internal medicine, and general well being/ longevity.   Acupuncture and various types of electroacupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbology, cupping and Tui Na are his specialties.  Dr. Corradino’s passion, devotion and belief in the Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine contribute to his success.

Currently Dr Corradino is the Director of Integrated Medicine for Bay Recovery Medical facilities and is partner, founder, and chief formulator of Natural Cures LLC. A Nutriceuticals company that integrates multiple fields of science and medical philosophy to formulate all natural products for a full range of aliments.  He is also currently co-owner/founder and Director of Integrated Medicine of the “North County Integrated Acupuncture Center” located in the Pomerado outpatient Pavilion, Poway, Ca.  This Center specializes and is formulating a model of integrated medicine that is truly unique.  He is the Director and was instrumental in making this location the North County satellite office for Dr Jerry Rand, MD. And “Bay Recovery’ Medical facilities” offering a special, highly effective, and unique integrated approach to Chemical dependency and chronic pain.

Michael Corradino is speaking on Friday.