North Bay Medical Arts

          North Bay Medical Arts was founded in 2008 with the mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and nourish life.  We are committed to serving our community with effective, high-quality, and empowering healthcare and thus reducing the limitless suffering in the world so people can be free to live to their full human potential.  Our vision is to be a leader in the integrative medical movement and promote health, harmony and wellness to people of all ages.  We offer the safe, time-tested remedies of Chinese medicine and partner with modern Allopathic and Complementary medicine practitioners to provide the best possible support to our patients.  Chinese medicine is our art; touching lives is our gift.     

About Our Director

          Lindsey Hayes, CMQ, founder of North Bay Medical Arts, has over 12 years of experience in both Western and Eastern healthcare fields.  She is a certified practitioner of Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbal and Dietary Medicine, and Acupressure Massage.  She is also a Qigong and Nia instructor.  Lindsey will be licensed to practice Acupuncture in
February, 2010.  She currently attends the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA, and is receiving her Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Lindsey has worked and studied with many world-renowned Chinese medical doctors and completed internships with Alex Tiberi, L.Ac and Dr. Robin Tiberi, L.Ac, Ph.D, two of the leading specialists in Chinese medical pediatrics and women's health.  Lindsey also hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development from the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received highest honors from the Human Development Department for her research in childhood developement and teratology. 

          Lindsey discovered Chinese medicine through her own recovery from illness, and it has helped her regain her strength and vitality.  Lindsey believes her life's work is to be at the forefront of the movement to integrate Western and Eastern Medicine.  She is particularly passionate about supporting families in being as healthy as possible so that children can grow in a nurturing environment into thriving adults. 

          The following are Lindsey Hayes’ educational and clinical qualifications to practice Chinese medical therapies:

• Over 2,000 hours of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley (one of the top-rated Chinese Medical Schools in the U.S.).
• Currently pursuing a Master’s of Science Degree in TCM and licensure in Acupuncture from the State or California.  Projected graduation date:  12/2009.
• Certification in Medical Qigong Therapy from Dr. Suzanne Friedman and the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley (AIMC).  Completed 120 educational hours and 73 clinical hours to become a certified practitioner and Qigong instructor. 
• 300 hours of training in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley (AIMC). 
• 100 hours of training in adjunct Chinese Medical therapies, including Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Acupressure, and Shiatsu massage at AIMC, Berkeley. 
• 50 hours of training in dietary therapy and nutritional counseling from Eastern and Western perspectives at AIMC, Berkeley. 

For Lindsey's resume, please click here.