Dr. Greg Lewerenz

DAHM, EAMP, C. SMA, CMTPT, LMT, RYT, C-IAYT

I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their health and wellness, without judgement. Through my studies of Chinese medicine and my experiences with each unique patient, I’ve expanded my view of what “healing” means. In western terms, healing means achieving an objective, measurable change during treatment. While this can certainly be true, I’ve also learned that successful healing can also mean subtle changes over time. Even if the change isn’t permanent, I consider a treatment successful if, for a moment during the acupuncture or massage treatment, my patients can experience an ease in their condition.

I apply this philosophy into all aspects of Foster Wellness.

Read all of my thoughts on “health” and “healing” here.

Credentials

• Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) from the International Coaching Federation
• East Asian Medical Practitioner (EAMP; formerly known in Washington as "Licensed Acupuncturist")
• Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (C. SMA)
• Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT);
• Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington & Idaho (LMT)
• Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. (C-IAYT)

My Story

I received my initial massage training in Beijing, where I studied Chinese massage (tuina). I continued my training at the Inland Massage Institute in Spokane, Washington and became Board Certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork; I was licensed in Washington State in August, 2006 (WA License #MA00023193). 

In August, 2009, I received my Masters degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine (now known as the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine, SIEAM) and became Board Certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I am currently a licensed practitioner in both Washington State (WA License #AC60114046) and Idaho (ID license #ACU-271). In 2017 I received my Certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® after a year of studies with Matthew Callison in Chicago, IL which refined my ability to assess and treat orthopedic and sports conditions using acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I concluded my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) studies at SIEAM in December 2017. As a confluence of my massage training starting in 2004 and ongoing acupuncture training, including studies with Myopain out of Bethesda, MD, I also offer trigger point dry needling acupuncture as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. Click here to read more about trigger point dry needling acupuncture.

While studying in China, I furthered my yoga training at Yoga Yard, studying with Mimi Kuo, Robyn Wexler, and Matthew Cohen, and returned to Idaho in 2005 to complete a year-long internship at the Blue Lotus Sanctuary with Anusara-affiliated teacher Patricia Berger. I subsequently received certification in 2006 through the National Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In early 2016 I achieved Anusara Certified status. In 2017 I became a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). 

Currently (2020), I continue to study Postural Restoration (PRI) from East Asian medical, massage, and physical movement perspectives. I teach first year students Surface Anatomy, Orthopedic Assessment and am preceptor for the first year clinic at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine where I have also historically overseen the student tuina clinic. I am also a teaching assistant for Matt Callison and Brian Lau for their ongoing Sports Medicine Acupuncture "Assessment and Treatment of the Channel Sinews" treatment modules. Examples of my published work include a translation in The Lantern ("Static Dry Blood and Xia Yu Xue Tang") and in Anusara Marga ("Balancing the Pelvis in Adho Mukha Svanasana").

I am a member of the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Washington East Asian Medicine Association (WEAMA), National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), the Gay/Lesbian Medical Alliance (GLMA), the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IATY), KulaEvolution Yoga, the National Yoga Alliance (YA), and I sit as the Alumni Representative on the Seattle Institute of East Asian Advisory Council. I have sat on the SIEAM Advisory Council since 2012 and have been a teaching assistant and teacher at the Institute since 2011. My current volunteer activities involving East Asian Medicine include working with the Seattle/King County Clinic at the Seattle Center (click here for a video from the 2015 event). For additional professional information you may access a copy of my full resume here.

Beyond wellness, I also have an interest in and love of ceramics. I studied under Terry Gieber while completing my undergraduate degree at Gonzaga University and have several of Mr. Gieber's works in the clinic, including a small series of platters and individual teapots. Gina Freuen is another favorite ceramist and you can see some of her work displayed as well.

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