John Servilio
Education, Training & Expertise
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John received a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California in September, 2001. The M.S. in TCM is a four-year degree (when attending full-time) comprised of 233.5 credits for a total of no less than 3,087 program hours. In addition to requisite didactic courses, ACTCM requires clinical coursework in traditional Chinese medicine with an emphasis on clinical training. Approximately one-third of the Master's degree is devoted to clinical training. Upon successful completion of the M.S. in TCM, all graduates are required to pass the California State Acupuncture Board Certification Exams.

When you see the "L.Ac." after a practitioner's name, it means they are licensed by the State of California to practice Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbalism) in California. If you're unsure of a practitioner's licensure status, you can check online here. In order to maintain licensure, acupuncturists practicing in California must also fulfill requirements for Continuing Education, completing a total of 55 units biannually.

These combined educational and ongoing licensure requirements mean that acupuncturists working in California are among the most highly qualified in the country.

Below is a detailed list of John's qualifications.

Education:
  • 1998 to 2001: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Master of Science (M.S.) and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
  • 1999 to 2001: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Certification in Chinese Orthopedic Massage (C.M.T.): 330 hours of training
  • 1997 to 1998: Shi'atsu Institute and Therapy Center, San Francisco, CA
Certified Shi'atsu Practitioner (C.M.T.)
Certified Thai Massage Therapist (C.M.T.)
Total of 380 hours of training for two certificates
  • 1983 to 1987: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering: Graduated with High Honors

Work Experience:
  • 2/03 to Present: Private Practice—Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs: Arcata, CA, specializing in pain management, orthopedic complaints, and chronic/degenerative disease
  • 10/03 to 10/04 Mobile Medical, Eureka, CA, pro bono acupuncture for homeless/underinsured
  • 3/02 to 12/02: Private Practice—Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs: San Francisco, CA, specializing in pain management, orthopedic complaints, and chronic/degenerative disease
  • 1/00 to 12/01: St. James Infirmary, ACTCM Ryan White Clinic, and Walden House
Externships in San Francisco's public health sector involving acupuncture treatment, and follow-up counseling for the LGBT community, persons with HIV, sex workers, and substance users.
  • 1998 to 2000: Private Practice—Massage: San Francisco, CA

Related Experience in Health Arena:
  • 2002 to 2004: UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, San Francisco, CA
Completion of study on determinants of smoking among gay and lesbian youth: In charge of coding and analysis of 70 smoker and non-smoker interviews (1-1/2 + hours each); development code book and definitions for over 200 codes; coordination of double-coding process; and utilization of qualitative analysis software ATLAS.ti for computer-assisted grounded theory analysis. Papers pending.
  • 2000 to 2002: UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, San Francisco, CA
Determinants of Smoking Among Gay and Lesbian Youth (Grant funded by the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): In charge of development of survey instruments; coordination and conduction of qualitative interviews; and qualitative review of transcripts.
  • 1995 to 1999: POZ Magazine, New York, NY
Contributing Editor: Freelance research and reporting of HIV/AIDS health issues.
  • 1992 to 1995: Positively Aware, news journal of Test Positive Aware Network, Chicago, IL
Contributing Editor: Freelance reporting, editing and layout; research and compilation of monthly clinical trials directory. Interim Associate Editor from 6/95 to 9/95.
  • 1991 to 1992: PAACNOTES, news journal of Physicians Association for AIDS Care, Chicago, IL
Assistant Editor of bimonthly publication: Responsibilities included editing and writing, book layout, copy editing, procuring advertising, fact checking, and graphic design.

Publication Credits:
  • Servilio, J. Blood from a stone: people with HIV and hemophilia will be ignored no more. POZ Magazine 1996 Dec/1997 Jan; p74-77.
  • Servilio, J. Bug bugaboo: HIV and parasites. POZ Magazine 1999 Aug; p66-67.
  • Servilio, J. Dementia. POZ Magazine 1996 Jun/Jul; p54-57, 82.
  • Servilio, J. Gene therapy: beating HIV at its own game. Positively Aware 1995 Nov/Dec; p22-24.
  • Servilio, J. Install this: Lab Tracker software review. POZ Magazine 1995 Jun/Jul; p86.
  • Servilio, J. Just the facts: straightforward, up-to-date information about HIV and AIDS. Positively Aware 1995 Jul/Aug; p16-24.
  • Servilio, J. Marathon man: interview with Nike poster boy Ric Munoz. POZ Magazine 1996 May; p94-95.
  • Servilio, J. Protease inhibitors...the best thing since...? Positively Aware 1995 Sep/Oct; p16-19.
  • Servilio, J. Trials and errors: ten years of AIDS clinical trials may prove nothing. Positively Aware 1994 Oct; p20-21.
  • Servilio, J. The waiting game. Positively Aware 1994 Aug; p12-13.