Carol Lourie, N.D., L.Ac.
Licenced Acupuncturist
Graduate, National College of Naturopathic Medicine
Professional Experience
Private Practice
1983 - Present: Primary Health Practitioner for individuals and families. Extensive clinical experience in treatment of chronic illness.
- Women’s Health: Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, peri and menopausal changes, gynecological problems, pre- and post-childbirth
- Viral/Immunologic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr, Immune Deficiency, Environmental and Food Allergies, Chronic Yeast, Cancer;
- Neurologic: Migraine Headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pain Management
- Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Insomnia, Stress Syndrome
- Children: Chronic Ear Infections, Nutrition, Teething, Attention Deficit Disorder
- General: Digestive and Skin Problems, Habit Control
- Sports Nutrition: The banning of enhancement drugs from the Olympics brought to the public’s awareness the dangers of artificially stimulating the body. Utilizing sport physiology, I am able to provide the athlete with an individualized protocol designed to naturally assist his/her body to achieve maximum potential, avoiding harmful side effects.
Emphasis on Health and Prevention of Disease
Clinical Work
1977 - 1979: Drug Counselor and Research Assistant, Veterans Administration Hospital, Methadone and Drug Detox Program, Philadelphia, PA.
1977 - 1979: Therapist and Medical Social Worker (Worked with Adults and Children), Philadelphia, PA.
Research
1972 - 1975: Senior Research Associate, Temple University and Horizon House, Philadelphia, PA.
Teaching
1972 - 1975: Psychology Instructor, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Schuylkill Valley Nature Center, Ecology Program, Philadelphia, PA.
Education
1987: San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, San francisco, CA.
California State License AC 3404
1983: National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon.
Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine.
1975: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. B.S., Honors Psychology and Science, Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dean’s List; National Psychology Honors Society; Recipient: Senatorial Scholarship.
Publications
Menapace, R.H. and Lourie, C., “Causal attribution for Success and Failure for Psychiatric Rehabilitees and College Students,” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1976, Vol. 34, No. 3, 447-454.
Mental Health of the Poor, VISTA Training Manual, 1972.
