Nutrition and Wellness By Andrew Rader, LAc, MS Current Article Other Articles

Andrew Rader is an acupuncturist and herbalist who has been in practice for more than a decade. He received a BS in biochemistry from U.C. Berkeley in 1982. After working and travelling in Asia, he returned to study Chinese medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, and received his degree from ACTCM in 1988.

Upon graduating, Andrew interned at Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1990, he became the director of the Haight Ashbury Free Acupuncture Clinic in San Francisco, California. From 1993 to 1997, he was the staff acupuncturist at the Conant Medical Group, one of the largest AIDS practices in the U.S. He also worked with Dr. John Kaiser, a well-known alternative AIDS specialist.

In connection with his love of Chinese medicine, Andrew has followed a Buddhist meditation path since 1982, and has practiced tai chi, qigong and yoga since 1980. Andrew, his wife and family live in the San Geronimo Valley of West Marin, California. Andrew currently practices in Lagunitas, Calif., and can be reached at "> .

Click here to visit columnist's Talk Back Forum.