Valerie Stallbaumer, licensed acupuncturist for Story County Medical Center, will explain how you can use the principles of Oriental medicine to improve your health. This long-established health care system is based on the 5 elements of how Nature functions. Learn about your health status using a hand-out provided that summarizes these 5 elements. Food choices, herbs, acupuncture, and energy-building exercises will be discussed. Some case studies will be reviewed from Valerie’s 20+ years’ experience covering a wide range of health issues.

Meet the Instructor!

Valerie Stallbaumer graduated with a B.S. degree in biology and chemistry from Washburn University in Topeka, KS and earned an M.S. degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. Valerie taught science topics at the secondary level and followed her passion for science by working in research labs. After doctors could not help her recover from an illness diagnosed as acute viral fatigue, she was advised to try acupuncture. The experience and quick recovery inspired her to investigate a career in Oriental medicine. She graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1997 and began her practice in Iowa where she works for the Story County Medical Center and has a clinic location in Ames.