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Dr. Elizabeth Lovefury has had a dedicated career bridging Eastern and Western approaches to health. After studying Asian Studies at Vassar College, Dr. Lovefury pursued her passion for Oriental medicine, eventually earning her Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine (now known as Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley) in 2000 and doctorate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2014.

In 2001, Liz opened Vigor, LLC, where she continues to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her skills caught the eye of Centura Health, and she now leads their acupuncture program for the Mountains North Denver Operating Group, bringing complementary therapies into mainstream healthcare settings.

Always eager to learn, Liz has expanded her expertise with certifications like Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell. She’s also taken on leadership roles in her field, including past positions as President and Vice President of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado; along with her current appointment as Vice President at the American Institute of Integrative Herbalism since 2017.

Sarwat Rumi, DACM, MSAOM, is a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She began caring for people professionally in 2000, providing trauma-informed care as an advocate for individuals and families seeking lives free from violence; then expanding her work to facilitate healing and community engagement as an educator and teaching artist to marginalized communities, social service organizations, and law enforcement. Dr. Rumi’s transformative personal experience of receiving acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy led her to further her education at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC, where she earned her master’s degree in 2014. In 2020, as the world paused for a global pandemic, Dr. Rumi completed her doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science.

Dr. Rumi’s passion for integrative medicine was born at FLSAOM, and became central to her private practice and work at a comprehensive cancer center in Western NY State, where she has been developing integrative care and research for oncology patients in outpatient and inpatient settings since 2018. To all her dearly loved patients, Dr. Rumi emphasizes lifestyle shifts through Eastern dietary therapy and qi gong as much as she utilizes acupuncture, herbs, and other modalities. Dr. Rumi advances East Asian Medicine in the burgeoning field of integrative medicine through workshops, presentations, clinical rotations for conventional medicine providers, and research collaborations.

Dr. Rumi’s love for East Asian Medicine is woven through her personal and professional lives, embracing nature, contemplation, a high regard for tradition and lineage, and respect for all beings.

Dr. Daisy Dong is a distinguished practitioner and scholar in the field of traditional
Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrative health, with extensive training and experience
across China and the United States.

Dr. Dong began her academic journey at the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, where she earned a BS/MD in Chinese Medicine in 1985. Her studies
encompassed acupuncture, herbal medicine, and various holistic therapies in addition
to biomedical education. She completed her residency at Er Long Lu Hospital and
pursued a one-year acupuncture fellowship at Dongzhimen Hospital in Beijing, China.

After practicing and teaching TCM theory for several years, Dr. Dong pursued further
education in the United States to broaden her expertise to include modern health
sciences and healthcare administration. From 1994 to 1997, she earned a Master of
Arts in International Health (MA) and a Master of Health Administration (MHA) at the
University of Ohio in Athens, OH. Concurrently, she earned a Certificate in Modern
Health Library Science, enhancing her ability to access and utilize medical literature and
research, and completed a Certificate in Gerontology to better understand the health
needs of the aging population.

To further specialize in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Dr. Dong attended the
Southwest College of Acupuncture in Boulder, CO, where she earned an MSOM.
Additionally, she engaged in advanced oncological training and research at the China-
Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing from 2004 to 2012. This training underscored her
expertise in integrating herbal therapies with conventional cancer treatments to support
patients' overall well-being. Furthermore, she completed rigorous training in research
methodology for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine, receiving certificates in 2012.

Dr. Dong has a prolific teaching career, having taught at her medical school in Beijing
for seven years, at the Southwest Acupuncture College for 15 years, and at the School
of Medicine, University of Colorado, for 22 years. She played a pivotal role in opening
the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCHealth in 2001 and served as the senior
Chinese medical practitioner and acupuncturist there for 22 years. She also owned and
operated her clinic in Denver, Colorado.

With a career that bridges Eastern and Western medical traditions through teaching,
clinical practice, and research, Dr. Dong is committed to advancing integrative health
practices. Her extensive education and diverse certifications reflect a deep dedication to
holistic patient care, evidence-based practice, and healthcare leadership.

Dr. Dong is renowned for her tongue diagnostic skills and her compassionate approach,
combining the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with the latest biomedical

advancements in health science. She has contributed to numerous research projects
and publications, and her work in classroom and online education has promoted the
understanding and acceptance of integrative medicine in mainstream healthcare. Her
clinical specialties include CAM oncology, pain management, post-trauma care,
digestive illnesses, and women’s health.

Anne Devereux graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She earned her Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest 

Acupuncture College in 2012, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences in 2024. 

While right handed with acupuncture needles, she leads with her left when using knitting needles.

Anne entered the medical field in 2003 and experienced the transformational abilities of acupuncture first-hand, and managed her private practice in Boulder since 2012. Some areas of focus in her clinical practice include Sports Acupuncture, Women’s Health, and Stress Relief. An avid outdoors adventurer, Dr. Devereux spends personal time skiing, running, climbing, and camping – kept company by her puppy!