S P E A K E R S
M i c h a e l
G a e t A
D A c , M S , C D N
I N s p i r e d S e m i n a r s
& P u b l i c a t i o n s
PRESENTER’S BIOGRAPHY
Dr Michael Gaeta is a visionary educator, practitioner and writer in the field of
natural healthcare. He holds licenses in acupuncture, clinical nutrition and massage
therapy, and is a Doctor of acupuncture in Rhode Island. Michael earned his Master’s
degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions, where he
was a faculty member for ten years. Michael is a Certified Instructor of the American
Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (aobta.org). In 1990, Michael founded
the Hands-On Health Wholistic Centers (hands-onhealth.com),
a successful group practice with locations in Kew Gardens and Northport, New York.
He and his team combine acupuncture, nutrition, bodywork therapy and herbal
medicine to help people heal, grow and evolve. He is co-founder of Acupuncture for
Veterans (acupunctureforveterans.org), providing free treatments in New York City to
US veterans. Michael is past president of the Acupuncture Society of New York
(asny.org), earning awards for State Association President of the Year and State
Association of the Year. He has appeared on the
CBS Early Show, WB11 News
and
NBC News
, and presents seminars nationally on nutrition, herbal therapy, business
success, medical ethics and Chinese medicine. He has trained thousands of clinicians
in his Success with Natural Medicine
TMclinical seminars since January 2001, and his
Love, Serve & Succeed
®business seminars since 1996. Michael is also a pianist and
composer. His passion is to give, love and serve through teaching, hands-on therapies,
publishing and music. Michael enjoys life in Colorado with his wife and two children.
M i c h a e l
G a e t A
OBJECTIVE
To offer my talents and skills as a wholistic health practitioner, educator and writer, working with individuals and organizations also devoted to serving humanity in a way that reveals integrity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hands-On Health Wholistic Centers. Founder, Practitioner
Kew Gardens and Northport, New York hands-onhealth.com 1990 - present Created a successful outpatient integrative wellness and healthcare facility with two locations. Treat patients with a wide range of health concerns using acupuncture, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine and Asian bodywork therapy. Sold practice to physician in 2009. Created business systems, operations manual, promotional materials, website content.
Gaeta Communications,
LLC. Founder, President gaetacommunications.com Presented at schools & conferences throughout the US 1996 - present• Success with Natural MedicineTM: Clinical Application of Nutritional & Herbal Formulas
• Love, Serve and Succeed®: Connecting Spirit to Success for Health Professionals
• Integrity in the Healing Relationship: Ethics for Health Professionals • Moxibustion in Clinical Practice
• Fire Cupping in Clinical Practice • Auricular Therapy in Clinical Practice • Foundations of Wholistic Nutrition
• NCCAOM Examination Reviews in Acupuncture & Asian Bodywork Therapy
Lecture on wholistic health, nutrition and Chinese medicine to community groups and corporations.
Adjunct Professor/Lecturer
Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York, New York 2001-2005 New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mineola, New York 2001-2007 New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, New York 2005
Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine 2004-present
The New York College of Health Professions,
Syosset, New YorkFaculty Member
1993 - 2002Taught courses in Oriental medicine theory, Amma therapeutic massage technique, practice management and professional ethics to students in the massage therapy and acupuncture programs.
Co-created courses in practice management for the massage therapy and acupuncture programs.
Amma Therapist
1994 - 1995Wholistic healthcare practitioner and Asian bodywork therapist. Participated in weekly staff meetings.
Student Clinic and Hospital Program Supervisor
1993 - 1995, 1997 Supervised senior massage therapy students in the student clinic, and at the College's volunteer outreach programs at two local hospitals.EDUCATION
The New York College of Health Professions, Syosset, New York
Master of Science & Bachelor of Professional Studies in Acupuncture April 2006 Certificate of Completion Two-year postgraduate course in advanced May 2003
Chinese medicine with Lonny Jarrett, MS, LAc
The New York College of Health Professions, Syosset, New York
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Amma Therapy (Asian Bodywork Therapy) December 1999
Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy May 1998
Diploma in Acupuncture April 1996
Diploma & Certification in Advanced Amma Therapy April 1992
Diploma in Massage Therapy September 1990
Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York Sept. 1986
Music major, Psychology minor – Dec. 1987
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Colorado License in Acupuncture April 2009
Doctor of Acupuncture May 2008
Rhode Island Department of Health
Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy December 2000
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
New York State License in Acupuncture November 1996
New York State Education Department
Diplomate in Acupuncture October 1996
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
New York State License in Nutrition March 1996
New York State Education Department
Certified Instructor of Oriental Bodywork Therapy June 1995
American Association for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia
Certified Practitioner of Oriental Bodywork Therapy June 1992
American Association for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia
New York State License in Massage Therapy November 1991
New York State Education Department
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS
Acupuncture Society of New York asny.org President, 2000-2004; Vice-President, 1999-2000; Board of Directors, 1998-1999; Professional Member 1996-present
Led Board of Directors, worked closely with Executive Director, helped craft and implement effective
legislative efforts, created legislative and membership materials, improved membership and vendor programs. Sent out frequent legislative e-mail updates to inform and mobilize professional community. Met & spoke regularly with legislators. Key player in helping defeat harmful legislation six years in a row.
American Association for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia aobta.org Professional Member, Certified Instructor, New York State Representative,
Award for Outstanding Service as Editor of member newsletter
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
Award for State Association of the Year, 2003
American Association of Oriental Medicine aaomonline.org Professional Member, Award for State Acupuncture Organization President of the Year, 2002
PERSONAL
Musician: pianist, composer, performer, recording artist, former church organist. Self-study: A Course in Miracles, Taoism.
Writer: Authored numerous articles on wholistic health, Chinese medicine, nutrition and business for local and national publications. Available by request. Completing a book on practical spirituality. Martial Arts Study: Isshinryu Karate, T'ai Chi Chuan, Tae Kwon Do.
Past volunteerism: Manhattan Center for Living, St. Peter's Breakfast Program, Ridgewood Senior Center. I enjoy life with my wife Deanna and two children.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Television
CBS Early Show, July 12, 2004: “‘Cupping' Takes The Pain Away” - View Story
View story at http://www.cbsnews.com
WB11 News November 14, 2005: “Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis”
NBC News 2008: “Acupuncture for Veterans” (launch of the New York Clinic)
Radio
Several national radio show interviews
Dr Gaeta has hosted his own radio show on Contact Talk Radio since September 2009
Real Woman
magazine, on Acupuncture and migraine headaches
Creations
magazine, “The Benefits of Effective Liver Detoxification”
PAST APPEARANCES & CLIENTS
Acupressure Therapy Institute – Business Curriculum for Students Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Alliance – National Conference
Acupuncture Society of New York – Annual Symposium, Continuing Education Program American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine – National Conference American Massage Therapy Association – National Conference
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia – National Conference, Regional Workshop Cablevision – Staff Enrichment Program
Center for Integrative Manual Therapy – Training Students in Clinical Nutrition & Herbal Medicine Charles River School of Shiatsu – Business Curriculum for Students
Eastern School of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine – Business Curriculum for Students Eight Branches School of Asian Bodywork – Business Curriculum for Students
Florida State Oriental Medical Association – Annual Conference, Continuing Business Education Golden Flower Chinese Herbs – Continuing Education for Acupuncturists in Business
Kansas Chiropractic Association – Annual Conference
Massachusetts Dental Society / Yankee Dental Congress – National Conference New England School of Acupuncture – Clinical Continuing Education Program New York Chiropractic College Acupuncture Program – Business Training for Students
New York College for Health Professions – Faculty, Training Students in Asian Bodywork, Business, Ethics, Clinic Supervision
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Business Training for Students Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention – Annual Conference
Northwestern Health Sciences University – Great River Symposium
Phoenix Institute for Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture - Continuing Education Program Swedish Institute for Allied Health Sciences – Continuing Education Program
Trainings for Health Professionals in Clinical Nutrition & Herbal Medicine Standard Process Inc.
Standard Process West Standard Process Northwest
Standard Process of Northern California Standard Process of Pennsylvania Standard Process of Ohio
Western New York Nutritional Services Therapeutic Nutritional Services
Standard Process Nutrition of Minnesota Standard Process of North Texas
Mid-Atlantic SP Nutritional Resources Standard Process of Central Texas Standard Process of North Carolina
Standard Process of Kansas & Western Missouri Standard Process South
Applied Nutritional Services of New York Standard Process of New York City New England Nutritional Services Standard Process Southwest Nutrition Standard Process Nutrition Northeast
ACCLAIM FOR DR GAETA’S PRESENTATIONS
Standard Process Northwest
“Thank you so much for the excellent job that you did at the recent
Idaho Falls Cancer Prevention Seminar. You did a wonderful job
and I got excellent feedback from the clients in attendance. I am
already looking forward to having you back again soon to teach
other seminars. I would recommend your seminars to any health
practitioner or doctor who is interested in true healing (instead of
just patching up symptoms) and learning about herbs and whole
food nutrition.”
- Dr Troy Crane, Chiropractor, Burley, Idaho
“I have listened to your seminar recordings a few times. It is a
wonderful educational product that every health practitioner should
have. It provides a great opportunity to learn what works best in
various health conditions, and many other interesting and useful
pearls. They are good quality recordings with lots of useful
information. After listening to your lectures I feel as if I have spent
at least a year studying, perhaps longer. An excellent product that
is worth a lot more than the price I paid for it. Thanks again.”
- Dr Michael Teplitsky, Internal Medicine, New York, New York
Applied Nutritional Services of New York
“Thank you, Michael, for doing such a great job. I know that
anyone who listens to the audio CD of this seminar, A
Wholistic Approach to Cleansing and Detoxification, will be
caught up in the enthusiasm that swept over the room that
day. Great and useful information!”
- Mr Bruce Poritzky
Standard Process of Pennsylvania
“I’ve just returned from attending my second seminar presented
by Dr Michael Gaeta. Michael’s presentations both times were
excellent. His topics are pointed and focused on timely
material. His delivery was refreshing, and the information
presented was easy to understand for practitioner or staff
members at every level of education. Michael has a way of
taking very complex information and presenting it in a way that
is easy to understand. He engages the audience and keeps them
focused. Michael also has a wonderful demeanor and humble
way about him, which is a joy to experience. I would highly
recommend attending Michael’s seminars.”
Gaeta Communications Publications and Audio Programs
To order, visit gaetapress.com or call 646 705 4855
Clinical Seminars: Success with Natural MedicineTM (4-12 hours each)
• Understanding Whole Food Nutrition: Natural vs. Synthetic, Whole Foods Diet • A Wholistic Approach to Detoxification, Cleansing & Lasting Weight Loss • Ten Essential Western Botanicals
• Vaccinations Alternatives and Effective Immune Support • Wholistic Approach to Improving Cardiovascular Health • Cancer Support and Prevention
• Healing the Center: A Wholistic Approach to Improving GI Health • Protomorphogens, Whole Food Diet & Autoimmune Disease
Business Seminars: Love, Serve & Succeed®(2-8 hours each)
• Module 1: Spiritual Mastery & the Healing Relationship: The Essential Foundation • Module 2: Starting Up Right: Preparing to Create a Strong Practice
• Module 3: Legal Issues and Asset Protection (created with Deanna Waldron, Esq.) • Module 4: Effective Marketing on a Shoestring: What Works & Doesn’t Cost a Lot • Module 5: Growing a Thriving Practice: How to Run a Thriving Practice (office systems) • Module 6: Building & Preserving Wealth: Money Smarts, Getting Out of Your Own Way • Module 7: Integrity in the Healing Relationship: Ethics for Health Professionals
E-Books
• Fast Media, Media Fast, by Thomas W Cooper, PhD, World Expert on Media, Communication & Ethics • Love, Serve & Succeed: Connecting Spirit to Success for Health Professionals, by Michael Gaeta, DAc • You Can Create Cardiovascular Health, by Michael Gaeta, DAc
• The Vaccination Scam, by Michael Gaeta, DAc
• Detoxification and Lasting Weight Loss , by Michael Gaeta, DAc
• Writings on Success, Leadership & Growth. by David Lesser, MBA, Executive Coach
Recorded Webinars (2 hours each)
• The Core: Natural vs. Synthetic, and Essential Nutritional Support for All Patients • Autoimmune Disease and Protomorphogens
• The Triad of Endocrine Health: Essential Support for Hormonal Wellness • Optimal Reproductive Health for Men and Women
• Chinese Medicine Energetics of Whole Food Supplements • How to Buy or Sell a Healthcare Practice
• Clinical Application of Tissue Mineral Analysis, Module One • Nutrition with the Seasons (audio only)
Transcribed Interviews the Experts
• The Vaccine & Swine Flu Scam – Presentation by Dr Gaeta
• Duane Graveline, MD, MPH. Topic: The Statin Scam & the Misguided War on Cholesterol • Bernie Siegel, MD. Topic: The Heart of Healing
• William Lee, MD, MPH, PhD, LAc. Topic: Diabetes: Causes, Prevention & Natural Treatments • Larry Dossey, MD – Consciousness – The Ultimate Medicine (transcript only, no audio)
Other
• DVD: Heaven in My Hands: An Introduction to Attunement • Open Green: An Album of Original Acoustic Music
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