About Us

Shanjia Cui (Joanna) is a licensed acupuncturist in Virginia with 8 years of formal training and 20 years of clinical experience. She serves the DC Metro area with a balanced approach of knowledge, skill, and compassionate care.

Professional Training

China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Beijing, China

Master of Sciences  

Handan Oriental Medicine Hospital

Handan, China

Intern

Hebei Medical University

Shijiazhuang, China

Bachelor of Medicine

Hospital and Professional Affiliations

Beijing Nankou Railway Hospital

Department of Neurological Rehabilitation            

Beijing, China

Resident Doctor    

The Acupuncture Research Institute, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Beijing, China

Licensed Acupuncturist and Graduate Research Assistant

Member of China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Licensure and Board Certifications

Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of VA

Certified by NCBAHM — Diplomate of Oriental Medicine

Certified by CCAOM — Completion of CNT Course

Professional and Academic Activities

Assistant researcher for an acupuncture research project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

Assistant editor for Digest of Oriental Medicine published by the Information Research Institute of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Lecturer on oriental medicine for foreign students at the Training Center of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Lecturer and interpreter for the Congress of Traditional Medicine hosted by World Health Organization

Lecturer for the certification program for Chinese medicine practice