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Max Dente
There's no doubt about it, working with a practitioner is personal. There are many wonderfully skilled practitioners, but finding the one that is right for you has a lot to do with how you relate to each other. How we relate can only be experienced, so to start the introduction for our meeting here is a little about myself.
My Introduction to Shiatsu and Chinese Medicine
In the early 1990's some wonderful friends introduced me to Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure) and Macrobiotics. Upon experiencing them first hand, I suddenly found my own nagging health issues resolving and generally feeling better then I had in years.
The difference in my health and wellbeing was astounding. I shared my discovery with everyone I knew, but was too intrigued to stop there. Not only was I feeling wonderful but I had found a life long passion. I thus poured all my enthusiasm into learning Shiatsu and Chinese Medicine. I will be forever indebted to my friends who have helped me find my passion and a better life.
My Formal Education
My formal education began at the Ohashi Institute where I became certified in Shiatsu. Next, I attended and graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology). During this time I had the incredible opportunity to apprentice with Professor Wang Jin-Huai, a Master of Chinese Medicine, Taoist Philosophy and Calligraphy. He instilled in me the need to preserve the treasures of the traditional healing ways. With my professor's passing, I went to China to pursue more knowledge at the Hang Zhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Later, I would travel throughout Asia and eventually live in the Kingdom of Bhutan practicing and researching various traditional medical modalities.
Prior to moving overseas, I practiced in Washington, DC where my patients consisted of: international dignitaries, business executives and professional athletes. I have practice and lectured in Asia, Australia, the US, and have been a professor at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NYC.
Personal
For me, living and experiencing life to its fullest is of the utmost importance. I have found that by caring for my health, no experience or activity is beyond my reach. Some of my interests include: biking, hiking, motorcycle riding, scuba diving, cooking, adventure/cultural traveling, and most recently snowboarding. I also actively read and study world affairs, cultures and faiths, and have a growing interest in development and relief work. I share all of these passions and life adventures with my wife Tricia.
For both of us we see that caring for our health is not a chore but as an experience in living; it is an enjoyable daily practice. We keep our minds and bodies active with a variety of interests and activities. We enjoy foods that are healing and nourishing, and regular treatments (Acupuncture, bodywork).
Our health is truly our wealth; if I had not and do not continue to spend the time to invest in it, I could not have experienced, to the fullest, all that I have and all that will come.