About

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TRACEY BURDE

Licensed Acupuncturist M.Ac., L.Ac., Diplomate
Early life experiences can be instrumental in honing who we become later in life. I was challenged at a young age with hip issues requiring many surgeries. As a result of these challenges, I set my sights on becoming an orthopedic surgeon, but pre-med studies in college proved flat and uninspiring. Yet, these same physical challenges blessed me with a deep inner spiritual life. I became a meditator at the age of 17 and years of self-work finally led me to acupuncture, Tai Qi, and Chinese Medicine around the age of 30. In between I worked as a hospital administrator, experienced cancer with beloved family members and later, with myself. I saw how our medical system often treats the symptom and misses the underlying root imbalance. Choosing to see that “all things happen for our good”, I now look for ways to listen deeply to my clients’ symptoms and help to identify the purpose hidden within.
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My teacher, Grand Master Nan Lu

Nan Lu, OMD, holds a doctorate in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei, China, and is a New York State–licensed Acupuncturist.

His work is dedicated to developing educational programs and curricula to help individuals discover their own healing abilities and the effect of consciousness on the body, mind and spirit. Classically and academically trained, Dr. Lu is a master herbalist and an internationally recognized Taiji expert and Qigong master. He is the best-selling author of three self-care books on TCM published by HarperCollins, as well as a newly published work, Ask Dr. Lu. He is a clinical associate professor at the State University of New York (SUNY), School of Social Welfare, where he also serves as an executive board member of the Center for Culturally Competent Education and Training.