About Phavikone Sundara, OMD, L. Ac.
Phavikone Sundara is board-certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). The NCCAOM is a private non-profit organization which develops, promotes, and administers examinations and certifications for acupuncture,
Chinese herbology and Asian bodywork.Phavikone Sundara is also licensed as an East Asian Medicine Practitioner by the Washington State Department of Health. Phavi has studied with some of the finest masters of acupuncture and considers himself an expert. He will work with your medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, naturopath or other health expert(s) you trust to help you achieve maximum health. At each appointment he will probably examine your tongue, hold your wrists and examine your complexion to determine your current state of health. You will probably also be questioned about your eating habits, sleeping pattern, stress factors and other information that will help Phavikone administer your treatment.
Phavikone Sundara, OMD, L.Ac, has completed a master's level program in Oriental Medicine
approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
This required a minimum of 2,900 hours of supervised instruction, including 15 hours covering safety measures on needle technique, three hours on HIV/AIDS
precautions, and 20 hours on Florida state statutes and rules on medical practices. Acupuncturists then receive their accreditation after passing an exam
administered by the Florida Board of Acupuncture. L.Ac.'s generally receive from 2500 to 4000 hours of training in Chinese medical theory, acupuncture, and
basic biosciences.
In 1992 Phavikone earned a Public Diploma in Traditional Acupuncture, Paris, France. In 2002 he was awarded a Diploma for 4 Year Medical Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Florida Institute of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. At that time he was also prsented with a special Certificate of Achievement for graduating with the
highest honors and recognized for performing the most clinic hours in his graduating class.
In 2007 Phavikone received a Statement of Credit for Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs from Bastyr University.
Phavikone was nationally certified and designated a Diplomate in Acupuncture by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" and is a member of the Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association.
