Meet Valerie Stallbaumer, LAc, MSOM

Valerie Stallbaumer is a state licensed acupuncturist practicing at the Ames Natural Health Clinic in Ames and Story County Medical Clinic's Outpatient Clinic in Nevada.

She received her master degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon, in June 1997.  Prior to pursuing a complementary medicine degree, she worked in research at the Oregon Health Sciences University of Portland.  Valerie also has a Master of Science degree in biology, chemistry and education from the University of Oregon and has taught science topics at the secondary level for eight years.

A chronic health problem led Valerie to the field of complementary medicine and through various other alternative experiences such as: reflexology, qi gong, visualization, jin shin do, tai chi, yoga and nutritional adjustments.  Through these experiences, she learned a more balance lifestyle and diet that she still practices today.