Michelle Clifford MS, LAc, RDH
Michelle Clifford is the owner of Intuitive Wellness and a Connecticut licensed acupuncturist. She graduated with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from University of Bridgeport with honors. During her time in the program, Michelle went through rigorous clinical and didactic training alongside other health professionals, learning an integrative approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Michelle has always loved helping people to look and feel their best. Prior to acupuncture, Michelle received her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene with honors at University of Bridgeport. She practiced as a dental hygienist for over five years gaining great insight and skill for detail, patient comfort, and a gentle touch. She loves incorporating her dental knowledge into her TMJ pain and Cosmetic acupuncture treatments.
Committed to learning and providing the best in patient care, Michelle takes several continuing education courses yearly and seeks out the highest regarded mentors in her field to continuously improve. Michelle has additional coursework and mentorship in women’s health and fertility as well as cosmetic acupuncture, both of which are of special interest to her.
In her spare time, Michelle loves traveling and being outdoors. She lives in Wilton with her Husband and dogs.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist in Connecticut
3 year Masters Degree from University of Bridgeport in Acupuncture which included eastern and western medicine courses and over 2,000 hours of clinical training.
Bachelors Degree and additional five years experience working in the medical field prior to studying Acupuncture.
Clean Needle Certification; the highest standard in Acupuncture safety.
Additional internships and continuing education completed for Cosmetic Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Psychosomatic disorders.
Dr Nancy Byrne DACM LAc
Dr. Nancy Byrne is an Acupuncturist and a Certified Yamuna practitioner. She holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and has over 21 years of experience in the health and wellness industry.
Nancy came to find both Chinese Medicine and Yamuna Body Rolling at a time when she was on her own healing journey. She was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis, a chronic painful bladder condition. She also had chronic neck pain, and a major trauma that exacerbated the symptoms of both.
When Nancy found the Yamuna Body Rolling method and Chinese Medicine, she learned so much about herself and her symptoms. She was able to find body freedom - ending her neck pain, releasing layers of trauma, and managing her chronic bladder pain and the related anxiety (plus lots of other wonderful things!)
Ioana Faur MS LAc
Ioana Faur is a dually licensed acupuncturist in the state of New York and Connecticut and a National Board Certified by NCCAOM. Ioana graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport. During her studies, she completed an extensive number of hours of clinical training as well as Eastern and Western medicine courses.
Listening carefully to her patients’ needs is the roadmap Ioana uses to find the root cause of conditions to be able to choose the best possible treatment.
She believes that many ailments can be traced back to an emotional imbalance and possible traumas that were not properly processed. Her approach to healing is addressing the mind, body and spirit connection.
Ioana completed her Reiki Master in 2017 and loves incorporating the reiki healing energy into her acupuncture treatments.
Ioana has successfully completed a Facial Rejuvenation certification taught by world-renowned acupuncturist Virginia Doran, an experienced international teacher and practitioner of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
In her spare time, Ioana loves spending time in nature and hiking with her husband and their dog Saffron.