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Alex Tatevian, Doctor of Acupuncture
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Dr. Alex Tatevian is a Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese
Herbology (NCCAOM) and a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture in the State of
Rhode Island. Dr. Tatevian has extensive training in Western medicine. He
received his MD degree from
the Russian State Medical University
(formerly the Second Moscow State Medical Institute) and completed his training
in cardiology, acupuncture, and manual therapy. Fully certified in Rehabilitation
and Sports Medicine, he was a physician for the Russian National Olympic
Teams.
Alex Tatevian was a primary care physician with
the Scientific Expeditions in Antarctica,
where he provided total health care utilizing conventional medicine and acupuncture for
the expedition participants. He was a co-founder of a medical center for
Integrative Medicine
providing conventional and alternative medical services in Moscow.
He has practiced acupuncture for 23 years.
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Dr. Tatevian
is President and the founder of the
Foundation for Research in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (F.R.A.I.M.)
and a member of the
Association of Clinical Scientists.
He is the former president of
the Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
and a Board Member of
the Integrative Medicine Alliance.
Dr. Tatevian has maintained highly acclaimed educational acupuncture website
since 2001.
He is a participating provider for BCBS and other medical
insurance companies.
Dr. Alex Tatevian is an
acupuncturist on staff at the Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
with clinical privileges and full appointment granted.
Dr. Tatevian is a regular contributor to
the Southern New England Health Care Review
and has maintained a monthly column in
the health section of the Federal Hill Gazette
since 1999.
Dr. Tatevian has conducted extensive formal
research
on the effectiveness of
alternative medical therapies and their effect on body systems and the adaptation
to extreme conditions. He has researched herbology formulations and their
application to training regimens for athletes. Dr Tatevian has also researched the
applications of emerging
technologies such as laser in conjunction with acupuncture medicine.
At the present time, Dr. Tatevian is a principal researcher conducting a
clinical crossover trial at the Women's Oncology Program, Women & Infant's
Hospital of Rhode Island, investigating the efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct for alleviating
the side-effects associated with chemotherapy.
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Chris Carlow, Doctor of Acupuncture
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Christopher Carlow received
his Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine at
Tai Hsuan College
in Honolulu, Hawaii. He
is certified as a Diplomat of Acupuncture by the
National Certification Commission For Acupuncture And
Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed by the state of
Rhode Island as Doctor of Acupuncture.
The education obtained at Tai Hsuan College comprises
more than 2,500 hours of training in Chinese Medicine,
Treatment and Needling Technique, Herbology, Clinical
Training and Internship, Taoist Medicine, and
Biomedical Clinical Sciences. His additional studies
encompass strong focus on Taijiquan and Qigong.
Together with Alex Tatevian, Dr. Carlow believes in
holistic and integrative healthcare that promotes
natural healing without dangerous side effects. This
nurturing approach to healing has the potential to
empower the patient with a higher level of
self-awareness promoting wellness for a healthy mind,
body and spirit.
As a native Rhode Islander, Chris is
eager to connect with his hometown community through
the practice of this wonderful healing art.
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Lena Kashmensky - office coordinator
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Lena Kashmensky is an office coordinator with a wide range of expertise.
She graduated from the St. Petersburg School of Art & Design in Russia.
Lena earned her BS at Mount Ida College in Newton,
Massachusetts. She remains loyal to her calling as an artist,
designing wedding gowns at L'Elite of Boston.
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Everett Sprague - massage therapist
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Everett Sprague is a licensed massage therapist certified by
the National Certification Board in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
A graduate of Arthur Angelo School of Massage Therapy,
he has also worked as a nurse for almost thirty years.
He is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
His superb hands combined with his skills, knowledge of schooling
and years of clinical experience provide an effective treatment
to promote health and well-being, to offer relief from pain and stress,
to increase range of motion, and for relaxation.
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Gagik Saribekyan - energy healing work
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Gagik Saribekyan is a renowned expert in
non-allopathic, non-contact energy healing work.
Professional teacher and educator, he has a life-long interest in trans-cultural philosophy,
history and theology, and strong commitment to facilitate and promote health on all levels.
His holistic views, integrating the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual,
bring multidimensional diversity to the patient's care.
Gagik Saribekyan's subtle approach has helped many patients to get well
through noetic, or non-medical,
therapy;
intercessory prayer
and
power of meditation,
focusing
on Mind-Body-Spirit unity.
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Regina DeMartino - personal trainer
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Regina DeMartino is a nationally certified personal trainer.
With her strong medical background, she is dedicated to promoting physical
fitness, nutrition, and weight management. She has been involved in personal
fitness training for fourteen years.
She has earned the National Certification through
the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
She is also a professional member of the
National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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Neelam Kumar - Reiki practitioner
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Neelam Kumar practices Reiki as a part of Ayurveda healing system,
which opens seven charkas in the body to facilitate unobstructed flow
of Divine energy to heal body, mind and soul. Reiki is "universal" energy
safely used at any time, any place.
Neelam Kumar has been studying ancient Indian Vedic Scriptures for the last
30 years, and she has immense belief in spiritual, emotional and physical
healing system of Ayurveda.
Born in North-Western part if India, and a native of Pathankot, Punjab,
she acquired her M.A in history and Bachelors in education from Punjab University of India,
associate degree in computer science from NE Tech. She has worked for medical
insurance and banking industry in USA for the last 18 years.
Neelam Kumar obtained her Reiki Masters degree from All That Matters located in Wakefield RI.
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Gene Krichevsky - massage therapist
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Gene Krichevsky is a licensed massage therapist with expertise in
sports massage, Swedish, deep tissue massage, and lymphatic drainage technique.
He is certified by the National Certification Board in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Gene Krichevsky works with patients at the Women's Oncology Program,
Women & Infant's Hospital, as a part of the Complementing Care Program.
He is a member of
the American Massage Therapy Association.
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Carolyne Kellner - clinical assistant
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Carolyne Kellner is a clinical assistant to Dr. Tatevian.
She began assisting him in the oncology outpatient clinic
at Women & Infants Hospital and currently assists him in his office.
By day, Miss Kellner is a full-time teacher, teaching art to
elementary students in Providence. She has a Masters Degree
in Education, and a BA in Painting and French Language and Literature.
Originally from New York, she studied at the
Sorbonne University in Paris, France.
She is enrolled at the New England School of Acupuncture
in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Moxa - public relations consultant
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Moxa is a long-term staff member with
an extensive field of expertise.
Originally a Dachshund, she has evolved into a new species
with a highly-intuitive superior intelligence.
Her job description includes a broad spectrum of responsibilities.
Recently, she was relieved of her position as the
Chief of Security for being too friendly with everyone
and consequently not suitable for the job.
She has been reassigned as a Consultant in Public Relations.
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