Robert Davis, MS, L.Ac.

EXPERT CREDENTIALS
"Expertise has always been important to me. But the greatest part of developing expertise is using it to help others. I can't imagine a more satisfying or rewarding profession. Every day I get to watch people move from pain, despair and frustration toward relief, hope and possibilities. For me it's very rewarding."

Board Certified: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology
Licensed Acupuncturist: State of Vermont
MS: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM
Academic Achievements: Thaddeus Bukowski Memorial Scholarship in recognition for showing promise as an outstanding practitioner
Certification: National Clean Needle Technique
Hospital Privileges: Fletcher Allen Health Care
Principal Investigator: National Institutes of Health Federal Research Grant

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ARE THE KEY
"Every time I meet with my colleagues, we share new ways to bring you the highest quality of care and the latest techniques available. Staying active in professional associations is a powerful way to ensure that you get the most up-to-date care possible."

Past President: Vermont Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Communication Coordinator: Society for Acupuncture Research
Member: American Association of Oriental Medicine

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY
"I hope to give back to this fine community by providing healthcare options that weren't available here in the past. To be able to help people is the greatest reward."

Previous professional experience and volunteer work includes:

Externship: Cancer Care Center of New Mexico treating oncology patients for the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
Hospice Volunteer Certification: The Hospice Center, Santa Fe, NM

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Bonnie Povolny, MS, L.Ac.

A HIGHER EDUCATION FOR BETTER CARE
"I rely on years of extensive training and board certification requirements to give my patients the kind of care they deserve. But the most powerful tool I have is my ability to listen to my patients and to effectively teach and encourage them throughout the healing process. That's why I chose medicine as a profession."

Board Certified: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology
Licensed Acupuncturist: State of Vermont
MS: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM
Hospital Privileges: Fletcher Allen Health Care

DEDICATED TO HER PATIENTS' WELL-BEING
"While studying in China, I had the opportunity to observe and treat patients in a hospital setting where acupuncture and herbal medicine were used in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. I believe that combining both Eastern and Western approaches to medicine is the best possible way to treat illness."

Certifications: International Acupuncture Training Center, Beijing, China; Post-Stroke Neurological Conditions; Clean Needle Technique Certification (CCAOM)
Former Secretary: Vermont Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
State of Vermont: Acupuncture Advisory Board Member
Member: American Association of Oriental Medicine, Herbal Medicine Committee; Society for Acupuncture Research

TAKING CARE OF THOSE IN NEED
"It's a wonderful privilege to live and work amongst the people of Vermont. My patients have taught me much about what makes a strong community. I feel honored because my work allows me to be present with people during some of the most difficult times of their lives. I am grateful when I am able to offer assistance to them through my work."

Additional professional experience includes:

Research: Co-Investigator, National Institutes of Health Federal Research Grant
Externship: Cancer Care Center of New Mexico treating oncology patients for the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
Externship: La Residencia, an elder-care facility in New Mexico, treating geriatric patients for a variety of healthcare concerns
Volunteer: Search and Rescue volunteer trained as Emergency Medical Technician; Certified Wilderness First Responder and Swift Water First Responder while living in New Mexico