Meet Dory Ellen Fish L. Ac
About Dory Ellen Fish L. Ac
When a patient tells me that they feel like themselves again, I know that they are on their way to recovery. To this end, I formulate individual treatment plans for each visit using a sysnthesis of 5-Element acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping, guasha, moxibustion, nutritional recommendations, aromatherapy, breathing exercises and other healing modalities.
Treatments are designed with the intention of awakening the body's ability to repair itself. The ability of acupuncture to effectively address symptoms at the levels of body, mind and spirit allows for healing on multiple levels. In addition to (or instead of) acupuncture sessions, I often refer patients to physical therapists, MD's, psychotherapists, gynecologists, dermatologists, nutritionists , yoga teachers and others. The reciprocal relationships I have with specialists in many fields of medicine provide the model of integrative, inclusive medicine that characterizes my practice.
Typically, I see patients for an hour, which allows for the time to craft each treatment based on the needs of the patient at that time. I draw from a deep, ever-growing set of skills and listen closely to my patients, in order to address areas of concern at each appointment. I intentionally maintain a small practice so that everyone will receive the care that they need.
Experience
- Mentor for acupuncturists since 2008
- Teacher of Daoist Stone Medicine classes since 2016
- 2015 Best of Philly™ Acupuncture
- 2013-2015 Teacher of 5 Element Energetics for the Sage School
- 2015 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Blog: “Benefits of Acupuncture for People Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
- 2013: Blogger for BreastCancer.org
Speaking Engagements
- 2018 Presenter and group leader at FORCE: 11th Annual Joining FORCES against Hereditary Cancer Conference
- 2016 and 2017 Presenter at the Penn Medicine Community Health Event
- Guest lecturer at the Women's Sexual and Pelvic Health Institute at Drexel 2012
- Guest lecturer at the Wellness Community of Philadelphia 2012
- Guest Lecturer at Arcadia University, 2011
- Certified as a Continuing Education Provider by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture, 2010
- Presenter of Grand Rounds at Pennsylvania Hospital for the Gynecological-Obstetric Departments, 2010
- Speaker for FORCE meetings for BR-ACA women, 2009
- Keynote speaker for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 2008
- Guest Lecturer at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, 2008
- Guest Lecturer at Drexel University Medical College, 2006
- Guest Lecturer for Resolve (National infertility support group) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1997-98
Education
- Completed Cupping Certification from the International Cupping Therapy Association 2011
- Completed Oncologic Acupuncture certificate at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC, qualifying for upcoming Advanced Certification Program, 2009
- Auricular Acupuncture with Dr Terry Oleson (Maryland Acupuncture Society) 2005
- Completed Acupuncture training through a 5-Element apprenticeship program, awarded National Certification, 1994
- Rochester Institute of Technology Master of Fine Arts, Photography, 1986
- Ball State University, Master of Arts, Fine Arts, 1983
- University of Georgia, BA in Journalism, 1981
Additional In-depth Study
- Extensive studies (over 60 hours) in 5 Element Acupuncture with Lonny Jarrett
- Extensive studies (over 60 hours) in Korean-based acupuncture with Alex Tiberi
- Extensive studies (over 60 hours) in Oncology with Jeffrey Yuen of Swedish Institute
