Cristi holds a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture with training in Chinese and Japanese styles of Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine.  She is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and the Maine Board of Complementary Healthcare Providers.  Cristi is nationally board certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine).

Cristi has also completed a 5-level, 1.5 year certification in Craniosacral Therapy, and has completed a one-year post-graduate internship with a Chinese medical doctor focusing on Chinese Herbal Medicine.  In September of 2007, Cristi spent 4 weeks at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine studying Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Gynecology, Pediatric, Internal Medicine, and Bi Syndrome (arthritis/auto-immune disease) departments.

Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Cristi worked in the mental health field.  Her work experience includes children with behavioral and emotional disorders and women with eating disorders.

In addition to treating patients, Cristi is an active proponent of the complementary medicine she practices.  In February 2006 Cristi volunteered in New Orleans with Acupuncturists Without Borders and now serves as the Secretary of the Board for this service-minded acupuncture organization.  Cristi has taught for Community Education programs, presented at Health Fairs, and done guest lectures at medical facilities and businesses.

Contact Cristi directly at cristi@demarcoacupuncture.com to be a part of your wellness event or educational program.  She can give you details on lecture topics and provide references upon request.