Biography

Cathy Thomason

Cathy Thomason, MAOM, Dipl.Ac., Dipl. CH, is a graduate of the master’s degree program of the New England School of Acupuncture. She is certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (signified with Dipl.Ac. and Dipl.C.H.). Cathy has completed advanced herbal training with Dr. Tao Xie, and studied advanced needle technique with Dr. Cheng Xiao Ming. She became interested in studying acupuncture while living in South Korea, where acupuncture enjoys equal status with Western medicine.

Lisa Farwell

Lisa Farwell, L.Ac., MAOM, Dipl.Ac., Dipl. CH, has a master’s degree from the New England School of Acupuncture. Lisa’s post-graduate training included clinical study in China and South Korea. Lisa continues her study of Chinese herbal medicine under the guidance of Dr. Tao Xie in Boston. In addition to her clinical work at the Great Way Wellness Center, Lisa is a teaching assistant at the New England School of Acupuncture. Lisa specializes in treating chronic pain and women’s health issues. She is also trained and certified in cosmetic facial acupuncture.