FSOMA Board of Directors

	FSOMA Board for 2008
Executive Committee Members
		President Amy J. Sear, B.S., A.P., Dipl O.M. (NCCA-OM), Dipl. C.H. (NCCA-OM) Email: amy@fsoma.com Amy J. Sear, B.S., A.P., Dipl. O.M. (NCCA-OM), Dipl. C.H. (NCCA-OM), licensed in Florida since 1997, is a clinical practitioner, teacher and lecturer. Amy has been on the FSOMA Board of Directors since 2002 and has served as Secretary, and Vice President. She has attended Board of Acupuncture meetings regularly since 2003, and has been Chair of the Legislative, CEU and Conference Committees since joining the Board in 2002. A graduate of Cornell University, Amy specializes in Breast Cancer Oncology, and practices at the Breast Cancer Center of Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL. As well, she has worked with nationally recognized medical oncologist, Dr. Charles Vogel, MD in Plantation, FL. Formerly a teacher and clinical supervisor at Acupuncture Massage College for 4 years, Amy is a Florida CEU provider since 2000 and an active guest lecturer for TCM professionals and several East Coast schools.
		Vice President Patty L. Hutchison., A.P. Dipl. O.M. Email: patty@fsoma.com Patty is the creator of the Holistic Medicine Department at Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove, FL. She currently provides Oriental Medical (O.M.) services there on an inpatient and outpatient basis. A graduate of the Acupuncture Massage College in Miami, FL, Patty was awarded the Veronique Narine Spiritual Healer Award at her graduation ceremony. Patty is certified in Acupuncture injection therapy, Scalp Acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease, non-surgical face lifts, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Patty has been a guest speaker for support groups dealing with stroke, cancer and arthritis. She has spoken for the Miami Herald’s Annual” Live at Peacock Park” event, the “Oncology Symposium By The Bay” event in 2005, and was included in a panel of Oncologists presenting at the Biltmore Hotel in 2006. She presented the benefits of O.M. on pain management at the 4th and 5th Pain Conferences at the Rusty Pelican on Key Biscayne, Florida. Patty has been supporting FSOMA as a member since she was a student, and currently serves on the Legislative and Membership committees.
		Secretary Melody Clancy, A.P. Email: melody@fsoma.com A graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine, Melody J Clancy, A.P. now practices in St. Augustine and Ocala, Florida. She holds a Masters in Oriental Medicine, a Bachelor in Professional Health Science, and is certified as a Surgical Technologist. She specializes in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, and also does Facial Rejuvenation. Prior to her training in Oriental Medicine, Melody has worked in several areas of Western Medical practice. In addition to her work with Orthopaedic surgeons as a Surgical Technologist, she has also worked in office and hospital management, purchasing, and value analysis. She is a 1st Lt in the United States Civil Air Patrol (CAP), where she received training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and served as an assistant Public Affairs Officer an editor for a publication within CAP. She has been the editor for the newsletter of the East West College (EWC) Alumni Association, and was a class representative while in school at EWC. As well, she served as school representative at a caucus. She has been an editor at AAAOM, and has been a member of both AAAOM and FSOMA for several years.
		Treasurer John Barnett, A.P., M.A.T.C.M., Dipl. Ac (NCCA-OM) Email: john@fsoma.com John Barnett, A.P., M.A.T.C.M., Dipl. Acupuncture (NCCAOM), has been licensed in Florida since 2001, and runs a full time clinical practice in Orlando, Florida. He practices Dr. Tan style acupuncture, with a specialty in Chinese Herbal medicine. John has been on the FSOMA Board of Directors since 2006 and currently serves on several committees including Executive, Budgeting, and Membership. His purpose on the FSOMA board is to give back to and support the acupuncture community. A Florida native, John attended the University of Florida before going to the prestigious Yo San University in California. John graduated with highest honors and was the first student to complete the school’s Qi Certification program. John has taught classes on Chinese Herbs and Tai-Qi, and he frequently holds talks and workshops to promote community education and understanding of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Directors
		Director Ellen Teeter , A.P. Email: ellen@fsoma.com Ellen Teeter, AP, licensed in Florida since 2000, is a clinical practitioner and tai chi teacher. She has been on the FSOMA Board of Directors since 2004 and served as Vice President from 2004 to 2006. She has been Chair of the Website and Journal Committees and is currently serving as Editor of the Journal. Ellen attended Emory University receiving a BA in Political Science, received her Oriental Medical education from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in St. Petersburg, FL, graduating in 1999. She has studied and practiced martial arts, tai chi and qi gong for over 20 years. Ellen states, “I have received great satisfaction from serving on the FSOMA board, meeting great practitioners from around the state, learning new skills and having an opportunity to help the profession.”
		Director Tiffany Wood, A.P. Email: tiffany@fsoma.com
		Director Annie Sturman, A.P., Dipl Ac. (NCCA-OM ), M.O.M., B.S Email: annie@fsoma.com Annie Sturman, B.S., A.P., Dipl. Acu., earned a Masters in Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Since graduation she has continued training in Chinese Herbal Therapy, Chinese Dietary Therapy, Homeopathy, Cosmetic Acupuncture and various other modalities. Annie has a sole practitioner in Hollywood, FL and has been at the same location for 6 years. She is a family practitioner treating a wide range of things, including pain, colds and flus, and emotional issues. An active member of FSOMA since the year 2000, Annie is a currently Chair of the Membership Committee. She is also an active AAOM member. Her goals are to help ensure the unity which both organizations are working towards in our profession, increase Association membership in order to strengthen the profession, and to educate and bring awareness to the public about the benefits of Oriental Medicine.

		Alternate Board Members Nedra L. Hiday, A.P Email: nedra@fsoma.com	Photo Not Available
		Peggy De Lara, P.T.A., A.P., Dipl. O.M. Email: peggy@fsoma.com Peggy L. De Lara, A.P. is a practioner, educator and administrator and has practiced Integrated Medicine in her clinics in Hollywood, Florida and in St. Petersburg, Fla., where she now resides. She has been licensed in Acupuncture since 2002 and in Physical Therapy since 1997. She received her Masters in Oriental Medicine from the Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine in Miami, Florida. Prior to beginning her career in healthcare, she had a successful career in the Mortgage Banking business as an executive and administrator. Peggy is currently the Clinic Director at East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, FL, overseeing and implementing policy in the both the Student and Professional Clinics. She began there as a Clinic Instructor and lecturer, and then took on the position of Clinic Director in November, 2006. Peggy also provides acupuncture services to the community specializing in Pain Management, Orthopedics, Trauma and Sports Medicine. She continues to teach TCM and Western Medical classes at the school. Prior to her Directorship at East West, Peggy performed Independent Medical Examinations throughout the State of Florida, performing physical examinations and writing medical-legal reports for the growing numbers of acupuncture treatments as a result of car accidents. Her responsibilities also included auditing charts and peer review. Peggy is both fluent in English and Spanish. She currently speaks at community events educating the public in Oriental Medicine in her capacity as Clinic Director and is developing relationships in the western medical community to establish clinical programs and externship programs for the interns at the college.
		Ashley Herrin, A.P., Dipl. O.M. Email: ashley@fsoma.com Ashley Herrin, A.P., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) graduated from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) in 2007. She has a private practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and also works at the Recovery First rehabilitation center using the NADA protocol. She practices utilizing Japanese acupuncture (Toyo Hari), NADA, facial rejuvenation, homeopathy and Chinese herbal medicine. From 2005 - 2007, Ashley served on the Board of Directors of ATOM and held the position of Student Body President. She was awarded “Outstanding Student of the Year 2004” and twice received the “Student Leader Excellence” award in 2005 and 2006. Living in Asia for six years, Ashley had broad exposure to Eastern cultures, medical practices and religions. She is a student of yoga, qi gong, meditation, and a second level Reiki practitioner. After seven years of metaphysical studies, Ashley holds the designation of Practitioner Intern at the Fort Lauderdale Center for Spiritual Living. Ashley has been a member of FSOMA since 2005. Her personal goal in serving on the FSOMA board is to support the integrity of our profession, maintain the standards of Oriental Medicine and to give back to one of our professional organizations.
		Executive Director - FSOMA Office Lorry S. Davis, M.Ed. Email: director@fsoma.com FSOMA Office P.O. Box 331097 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-1097 Phone: 800-578-4865 Fax: 904-246-9233 Lorry Davis, has been managing medical associations for 15 years. Her undergraduate degree is from Goddard College in Vermont, where she majored in counseling psychology. Her graduate degree is from Antioch College, where she majored in administration and management and wrote her thesis on marketing nonprofits. Throughout her own personal journey, Lorry has been keenly interested in health, nutrition, and exercise, as well as traditional and alternative forms of medicine. She very much values the opportunity to serve FSOMA and looks forward to learning more about acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Lorry lives and works at the beach in the Jacksonville area, and she is active in her yoga kula.