Joe Curcio, L. Ac.
Background
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Joe was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Because of his aptitude for applied sciences, he chose to study metallurgical engineering in college. However, his passion throughout his teenage and early adult years was music. Upon graduating with high honors from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, IL in 1995, Joe decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician as a guitarist and singer songwriter. While working a number of odd jobs as he tried to establish his musical career, which included a three year stint as an aerospace engineer, Joe became increasingly more interested in Eastern spiritual practices and began practicing Hatha yoga, going on to become a yoga instructor.
Despite his daily yoga practice, Joe was plagued by recurring headaches, and so visited an acupuncturist at the urging of a fellow yoga practitioner. He was delighted to discover such a comprehensive and all embracing field as Oriental Medicine, and realized soon after receiving his first treatment that he had been led to his calling. Joe began his formal studies at Emperor's College of TOM in January, 1998.
In addition to practicing Oriental medicine, Joe loves sharing time with his daughter, Kaya. He is a long time meditation practitioner and enjoys hiking and camping, cooking, practicing yoga, and, of course, playing music!
Education
- Master’s Degree: Traditional Oriental Medicine. Emperor’s College, Santa Monica, CA
- Bachelor of Science: Metallurgical Engineering. University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Licenses & Certifications
- National Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
- AC 8689 California Licensed Acupuncturist
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- Certificate in Craniosacral Unwinding Technique
Externships
- Daniel Freeman Hospital - Marina Del Rey, CA. Transitional Rehabilitation Center (Drug Detoxification)
- Los Angeles Free Clinic - Los Angeles, CA
Academic Affiliations
Professor of Medical Physics:
- Yo San University - Marina Del Rey, CA
- Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine - Santa Monica, CA
Publications
- Tunes on Tangs and Songs on Sans - A Musical Study Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas