PRACTITIONER BIO
Dr. Taryn Altendorfer, DAcCHM, LAc, IHP
Dr. Taryn (she/they) has been in practice as a Board Certified Practitioner of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist since 2014. Their practice philosophy bridges the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where acupuncture and cupping are at the forefront of their treatment modalities, they combine herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle guidance to compassionately meet each person where they are. It was Dr. Taryn’s positive experiences as a patient of this medicine that inspired them to become a practitioner.
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Specialties include, but are not limited to:
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emotional health (stress, anxiety, depression, grief)
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digestive dysfunction (IBS, reflux, bloating, food sensitivities)
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pain (musculoskeletal injuries, muscle tension)
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Dr. Taryn serves as adjunct faculty in the teaching clinic at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine.
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
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Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
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Master of Science in Ministry and Counseling
Lubbock Christian University
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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Certified Integrative Health Practitioner
Integrative Health Practitioner Institute
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Licensed Acupuncturist
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
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Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine