Donna Sigmond, RD, LAc., Dipl.OM, CLT, FAAFM, ABAAHP
Donna Sigmond Biography
About the Practitioner
Experience and Mission
Experience
My passion for this work comes from many years of rich education and experience which is solidified by additional training in traditional healthcare in China. My eastern medical mindset is balanced with modern western training and understanding. It is my goal to work cooperatively with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to treat patients holistically.
Most importantly, I listen to my patients. We work together to find health and wellness solutions. I am here to help you understand why your body is reacting in certain ways (or is not reacting). I will help you develop lifestyle habits that will be beneficial to your complete mind-body wellness.
Donna specializes in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, autoimmunity, dermatology and women’s health. However, as long as a pattern can be differentiated it can be treated.
* Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin
* Internship in renal, cardiac and oncology at North Austin Medical Center
* Registered Dietitian since 1999
* Member of American Dietetic Association
* Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, CO
* Internships in Beijing (2002 & 2004)
* NCCAOM Diplomate in Oriental Medicine
* State of Colorado – Licensed Acupuncturist
* Member, Acupuncture Association of Colorado
* Member of AAAOM
* Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, 2006
* Certified LEAP therapist, 2006
* Faculty at University of Colorado Boulder, Research Bionutritionist, 2000-2006
* Advanced Fellow (A4M) American Academy of Anti-aging and Functional Medicine, 2007
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine with both diagnosis and treatment. TCM differentiates pattern of disease and treats accordingly. In otherwords, TCM does not treat “migraines” but differentiates the headache and treats the pattern, which includes but not limited to possible diagnosis like liver yang rising, blood deficiency, and blood stagnation. As long as a pattern can be diffentiated it can be treated.
Publications:
* Donna enjoys writing and her credits include:Bird Flu & Chinese Medicine, abstracted, translated, compiled & annotated by Bob Flaws, Michael Johnston, Timothy Rogers, Stacey Gruber, Rachel Horner, Donna Sigmond, Kandace Cahill, Jeffery Fox, Acupuncture Today, May, 2006
* Make the Most of Your Multivitamin, Lifestyles Magazine, Aug, 2005
* Is Your Salad Overdressed?, Lifestyles Magazine, August, 2005
* Can Cooking Oil Promote Weight Loss?, Lifestyles Magazine, September, 2005
* Phosphotidlylserine: Is it a Memory Miracle?, Lifestyles Magazine, September, 2005
* Raising Fiber in the American Diet, Lifestyles Magazine, October, 2005
* Lowering Cholesterol Without Drugs, Lifestyles Magazine, October, 2005
* Sodium Potassium Relationship, Lifestyles Magazine, November, 2005
* CoQ10: Super-antioxidant, Lifestyles Magazine, December, 2005
Acknowledged for contributions:
Gates GE, Tanaka H, Hiatt WR, Seals DR. Dietary Sodium Restriction Rapidly Improves Large Elastic Artery Compliance in Older Adults With Systolic Hypertension, Hypertension.2004;44:35-41.
Mission
East-West Wellness’ mission is to blend traditional ancient oriental medicine with conventional western medical science to create balance and harmony in the lives, bodies, and minds of our patients; to listen to their needs and concerns; to educate, inspire and empower them to live healthier, more balanced lives.
