Ellen Leslie Shefi

Background

Shefi, Ellen Leslie was born on March 9, 1954 in Lorain, Ohio, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, University of Michigan, 1976; postgraduate, National College Naturopathic Medical, 1985-1988; postgraduate, East-West College Massage, 1987; Master of Arts in Oriental Medicine, Oregon College Oriental Medicine, 1989.

Career

Dietetic intern, Tel HaShomer Medical Center, Tel Aviv, 1976-1977; head dietitian, Afula HaEmek Hospital, Afula, Israel, 1978-1979; public lecturer on nutrition, Israel, 1978-1985; instructor dietetics and nutrition, Ohel Sara Community College, Israel, 1981-1982; instructor dietetics and nutrition, Sherman Nursing School, Afula HaEmek Hospital, Israel, 1981-1982; apprentice in naturopathic medicine, Doctor Zeev Pechtholt, Tel Aviv, 1982-1983; herbalist for natural herbal tincture business, Eclectic Institute, Portland, Oregon, 1986-1987; massage therapist, Family Natural Health Center, Portland, 1987-1989; private practice specializing in acupuncture, Multnomah Acupuncture Clinic, Portland, 1989-1990; acupuncturist, Hooper Detoxification Center, Portland, 1989-1990; acupuncturist private practice, Portland Addictions Acupuncture Center, 1990-1992; owner private acupuncture, Sylvan Acupuncture Center, Portland, since 1991. Nutrition contributor Interactive Body/Mind Information Sys. computer program, 1992. Consultant nutritionist Moshav Moledet, Kibbutz Merhavia, Kibbutz Ein Harod Ihud and Me'Uhad, others, Israel, 1981-1985.

Planner nutrition program for pre-school and elementary education Ministry of Health, Department Health Education, Jerusalem, 1984. Consultant nutritionist Parent Child Superior vena cava syndrome, HeadStart Program, Portland, 1987-1993. Guest lecturer Oregon College Oriental Medicine, Portland, since 1989.

Acupuncture director court ordered diversion program for alcohol and drug treatment InAct, 1992-1994. Guest speaker acupuncture and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome National Acupuncture Detoxification Association National Conference, 1992,acupuncture for drug addiction treatment in Multnomah County prison and jail Alcohol and Drug Problems Association 5th National Conference on Women's Issues, 1991.

Achievements

• Ellen Leslie Shefi has been listed as a noteworthy Acupuncturist, nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, Oregon Acupuncture Association.

Connections

Daughter of Albert Freedman and Sally Ann Bernes. Divorced; 1 child, Liora.

Father:

Albert Freedman

Mother:

Sally Ann Bernes

child:

Liora Shefi