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Virginia Pham, MS, AP

Virginia Pham is a 2002 graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and has a certificate in Chinese herbology from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Before pursuing a career in acupuncture, she received a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Virginia maintains an active practice in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in the treatment of the geriatric population. Much of her time is spent caring for patients in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and retirement centers.

Previous Articles

Peripheral Neuropathy: An Integrative Approach
December 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 12)
Silver Locks With Empty Pockets
December 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 12)
Considerations in Geriatric TCM
September 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 09)
Sexuality and Aging With Traditional Chinese Medicine
June 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 06)
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