Acupuncturist

Dr. Catherine Oldfield, DAOM, CNA, PC

Hello!  I am Dr. Catherine Oldfield, DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
I am excited have been bringing Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the Lake Chelan Valley here in Washington since 2010.

My medical career began in 1986 as a trained Medical Specialist. As a Medical Specialist I was primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

I received degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine both from Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington, and from Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz, California. In addition, I hold a national certification in Oriental Medicine (Dipl OM) from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  I am licensed in the State of Washington. I also incorporate my training from Five Branches University in the Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program. Finally, I was a research intern with the Society for Acupuncture Research. As a research intern, I was continually exposed to all of the latest research available in the area of acupuncture. This affords me a unique opportunity to meld all of these attributes to facilitate health and wellness to best meet my patients’ needs.

I am able to offer my patients, as follows, for their optimal health benefit:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture
  • Oriental Medicine – Chinese Herbs
  • Acutonics – Tuning Fork Therapy
  • Kiikio Techniques – Japanese Style Acupuncture
  • Medical Qi Gong
  • Tui Na
  • Nutritional Planning
  • Acupuncture Injection Therapy
  • Dry Needling

Educational Background

  • Bachelor of Natural Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington
  • Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, California
  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Five Branches University, San Jose, California

Advanced Studies

  • Kiiko Techniques, Japanese Style Acupuncture, Five Branches University
  • Advance Nueromuscular Pain Management, Five Branches University
  • Women’s Health, Five Branches University
  • Fertility, Five Branches University
  • Medical Qi Gong, Five Branches University
  • Tung’s Acupuncture, Five Branches University
  • Facial Rejuvenation with Suzana Shen
  • Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation with Barbara Berger
  • Advanced Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation with Barbara Berger
  • Five Element Acupuncture, Bastyr University
  • Essential Oils, Bastyr University
  • Acutonics, I-III with Susan Wadden
  • Acupuncture Injection Therapy
  • Dry Needling

Licenses and Credentials

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (EAMP/L.Ac.), Washington State Department of Health
  • Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.), National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • Medical Specialist, United States Army
  • Integrative Sports Medicine Certificate, Five Branches University
  • Clean Needle Technique, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association
  • Drug and Alcohol Detoxification, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
  • Acupuncture Injection Therapy
  • Certified  Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Clinician, International Board of Undersea Medicine

Professional Experience

  • Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
  • Fort Funston, San Francisco, California
  • Presidio Hospital, San Francisco, California
  • Janus of Santa Cruz, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Santa Cruz, California
  • Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN), Drop-in Mental Health Center, Santa Cruz, California
  • Nurture Acupuncture, Reproductive Science Center, Fertility Support, San Ramon, California
  • Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Santa Cruz, California
  • Columbia Valley Community Health, Wenatchee & Chelan, Washington
  • Regency Manor, Chelan Washington

Societies and Memberships

  • Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association
  • American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • American Acupuncture Council
  • National Acupuncture Detoxification Society
  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA), including chairing several fund raising events.
  • Girl Scout Association, including role as a troop leader.
  • Amador Valley Quilting Guild member, participating in the yearly making and donation of quilts to underprivileged families.
  • San Ramon Library Association member, including participation in yearly book sales.
  • Member and Vice President in the Chelan Undercover Quilters Guild.
  • Member and Secretary of the Chelan/Douglas County NALS association.
  • Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce volunteer, participating in various local fund raising events.
  • Chelan County Court Appointed Special Advocate.