Burnell Acupuncture

Classical Five-Element Acupuncture – Plant Spirit Medicine

About

Suzanne S Burnell (She/Her)    Lic.Ac.(UK), B.Ac.(UK), Ac.M.(UK), Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM) 

I fell in love with Classical Five-Element acupuncture more than 45  years ago when I saw the dramatic change in my sister shortly after she began treatment. Though it cured her debilitating abdominal pain, what really caught my attention was that she radiated ease, happiness and vitality. And such a sparkle in her eye! I knew without a doubt that I wanted to practice this system of medicine,  a system of medicine that had such a brilliant effect on people.

I began treatment immediately. Shortly thereafter I embarked upon my studies  at the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (Columbia, MD) and the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Royal Leamington Spa, UK). I graduated in 1984 and have been fortunate to practice this effective and elegant system of Chinese medicine for more than 40 years.

I studied with Professor J.R. Worsley from 1983 until his death in 2003. In 1993, in a most unusual way, I met Guadalupe Gonzales Rios, an elder Huichol shaman. I embarked upon a blessed and rigorous apprenticeship with him until his death also in 2003. The foundation upon which I have stood for more than 50 years, has been my work with Oscar Ichazo, founder of Integral Philosophy and the Arica School. Last, though not least, the love and support from my family has been the blessing of a lifetime.

Education & Accreditation

  • Integral Philosophy  Oscar Ichazo, The Arica School 1973-Present
  • Worsley Master Apprentice Program (MAP) 1997 – 2015
  • Master of Acupuncture 2006
  • Bachelor of Acupuncture 1999
  • Traditional Huichol Medicine Apprenticeship with Guadalupe Gonzales Rios  1993 – 2003
  • Worsley Basic & Advanced Teacher Training
  • Plant Spirit Medicine Certification 1993, Eliot Cowan
  • National NCCAOM Board Certification 1989
  • Licentiate of Acupuncture, College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK) 1987
  • Traditional Acupuncture Institute, Columbia, MD 1984
  • Bachelor of Individual Studies/Health Sciences, George Mason University 1983
  • Ordained Minister with Universal Life Church (Wedding Officiate)

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Arica School 1973 – Present
  • Topaz Mountain Trainings – Arica School Trainings Sponsorship
  • Acupuncture Association of Colorado, Founding Member 1985
  • Worsley Institute, Founding Member, Former Board of Trustees, Former President

Teaching Experience