Education:
Karen Kaufman, Ph.D., L Ac. earned her Ph.D. in social psychology at Claremont Graduate University and subsequently went on to study Chinese Medicine at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. She has practiced Chinese medicine for four years and integrates Eastern and Western approaches to treating individuals, with a focus on chronic pain and stress management, stemming from challenging life events (for example, divorce, infertility, trauma). Karen recently completed a post-doctoral research fellowship (OHSU) in stress research where she studied the use of acupuncture to treat bereaved spouses, and has published in peer-reviewed journals. She also teaches research design to acupuncture doctoral students.

Areas of Clinical Interests:
	Weight management
	Insomnia
	Anxiety
	Depression
	Digestive problems
	Gynecological disorders
	Headaches
	Immune Support
	Allergies
	Facial rejuvenation

Personal Philosophy:
Karen enjoys the interplay of patient care, research, and teaching and brings these experiences into the treatment room to provide comprehensive service. She is excited to be working with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals in a collaborative environment.

Personal Interests:
In her spare time Karen enjoys travel with friends and family, (especially international travel) and has recently taken up the dramatic craft of glassblowing.