Curriculum Vitae
Christopher Frederick (Fritz) Froehlich, L.Ac., MS
Born 13 August 1964, Pasadena CA
Address
2717 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Suite 207 Dayton OH 45459 Phone: (937) 681-7881 E-mail: [email protected]
Professional Licenses & Certificates
Licensed Acupuncturist, State Medical Board of Ohio, License No. 65-00049, August 2002 to Present
Diplomat of Acupuncture, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Certification No. 11062, June 1998 to Present
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Acupuncture Board, License No. 579, December 1998 to September 2018
Provider, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, September 2006 to 2016
Level 3, Taboada Balintawak Escrima, Maktan of Kettering, June, 2018
8th Degree Blacksash: Zhongguo Neijiaquan, Shengdiya Martial Arts Association, March 3, 2015
5th Degree Blacksash, An Tianrong, Columbus, OH, June 2013
Senior Examiner: Zhongguo Neijiaquan, Shengdiya Martial Arts Association, February 12, 2002
Sanctioned to Teach, Tang Shou Tao Association of Taiwan, San Diego Branch, March 1993
Secret Clearance, Department of Defense, May 1984 to May 1985
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Education
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego CA, December 2018
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque NM, September 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry & Russian Language, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM, May 1988
Continuing Education
Neijing Studies and Classical Acupuncture, Teacher Training, Edward Neal, MD, Xinlin Institute, March 2019 to On going
Neijing Studies and Classical Acupuncture, Level 1, Edward Neal, MD, Xinlin Institute, March 2018 to March 2019
Neijing Studies and Classical Acupuncture, Clinical Practicum, Level 1, Edward Neal, MD, Xinlin Institute, April 5 to 11, & August 17 to 22 2018
Clinical Research Design and Statistics, Rachel Pagones DAOM, Lac, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, September to December 2018
Applications of Inter-Professional Communications, Thomas Grieve DC, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, September to December 2018
Medical Report Writing, Staff, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, May to August 2018
Ortho-Neuro Evaluation, Staff, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, May to August 2018
Preventative Medicine and Public Health, Soneil Guptha, MD, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, January to April 2018
Integrative Case Management, David Hashemipour, MD, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, September to December 2017
Evidence Informed Practice, Belinda J. Anderson, PhD, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, May to August 2017
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Practice Based Learning, Leena Guptha, DO, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, May to August 2017
Health Care Systems, Miles Thomas, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, January to April 2017
Advanced Integrative Diagnosis, David Hashemipour, MD, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, February to April 2017
Inter-Professional Communications, Christine Cronin, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, February to March 2017
Neijing Studies and Classical Acupuncture, Level 1, Edward Neal, MD, Xinlin Institute, August 2016 to October 2017
Neuropuncture: Theory and Mechanisms, Michael Corradino, ProD Seminars, September 27, 2016
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) and the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain, Dave Bomson, ProD Seminars, September 25, 2016
Reproductive Medical Ethics and the Psychology of the Infertility Patient, Randine Lewis, September 17, 2016
Medical Errors Prevention: Increasing Safety, Amy Sear, ProD Seminars, September 11, 2016
Neijing Acupuncture: Exploring the Roots of Chinese Medicine – Distance Education, Ed Neal, MD, ProD Seminars, June 22, 2016
Channel Palpation and Diagnosis: an exploration of classical acupuncture, Jason Robertson, November 2 to 3, 2013
Korean Hand Therapy for Instant Pain Relief and Functional Problems, Dan Lobash, June 18-19, 2011, & June 29, 2011
13th Annual Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Dayton’s Children’s Hospital, Friday October 1, 2010
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Principles and Practice of Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education, June 25 – 28, 2008
Western Medical and Traditional Chinese Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes, Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, May 20 2006
The TCM Treatment of Allergies and Pain, Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, May 21 2006
Acupuncture Ethics, Marilyn Allen, April 2 2006
Koryo Hand Therapy Professional Certification, Koryo Sooji Chim Institute, Seoul Korea & CHI/KHT, Dan Lobash, Ph.D., June 2002 to April 2003
Fibromyalgia: The Incidence, Etiology and Evolution of Fibromyalgia and it’s Homeopathic Treatment, Ann Meyer, MD, October 18, 2000
Koryo Hand Therapy: Correspondence & Eight Extra Meridian Treatments, Dan Lobash, Ph.D., January 2000, Assistant Instructor: June 2006, September 2007.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for the Athlete, Whitfield Reaves, February 1999
Advanced Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Internship, International Acupuncture Training Center, Beijing China, August and September 1998
Japanese Acupuncture, Kiiko Matsumoto, June 1996
Mass Spectral Interpretation Course, Analytical Technologies, Inc., June 1992
Total Quality Management Facilitators Course, Analytical Technologies, Inc. May 1992
Martial Arts & Qigong Training
Taboada Balintawak Escrima, Kelly Miller, Maktan of Kettering, Kettering, OH, 2017 to Present
Shang and Sun Styles of Xingyiquan; Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao and Sun Styles of Taijiquan; Cheng Style Baguazhang; Huo Style Bajiquan; Wudang Sword, Private instruction with An Tianrong, Columbus, OH, 2007 to 2013
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Xing Yi Quan , Sun Style Tai Ji Quan, Sun & Gao Style Ba Gua Zhang, Tim Cartmell, “Shen Wu School of Martial Arts”, Westminster, CA, 1996 to Present
Southern Praying Mantis, Manuel Rodriguez, Albuquerque, NM & CA, 1996 to 2000
Huiling Style Qigong, Master Yukun Zhou, Albuquerque, NM, 1996
Xu Family Style Qigong, Dr. Yimen Xu, DOM, Albuquerque, NM, 1996
Hsing I Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, Tai Chi Chuan, & Chi Gong, Mike Patterson, Tang Shou Tao Association of Taiwan, San Diego, CA, 1989 to 1996
Wing Chung, Kurt Saenz, Las Cruces, NM, 1987 to 1988
Kojasho Karate, Tom Diehl, Las Cruces, NM 1985 to 1987
European Fencing, Various Instructors, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM, 1984 to 1985
Tai Chi Chuan, Various Instructors, New Mexico State University Extension, Las Cruces, NM, 1983 to 1985
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Employment History
Far Hills Acupuncture, Dayton OH Acupuncturist in Private Practice, June 2004 to Present Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and Oriental Medicine
Mercy Healthplex, Mercy Hospital Western Hill, Cincinnati, OH Acupuncturist, March 2007 to January 2010 Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and Oriental Medicine
Private Practice, SHI Integrative Clinic, Lebanon, OH Acupuncturist in Private Practice, June 2006 to June 2010 Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and Oriental Medicine
Medicine Gourd Enterprises, Dayton, OH Instructor/Owner, January 2007 to Present Teaching Seminars covering topics of Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Tuina for Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, and Birth professionals
Martial Arts Instructor, Xingyi School, Dayton, OH Martial Arts Instructor, June 2004 to Present Teaching the arts of Xingyi Quan, and Taiji Quan.
Faculty, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Lebanon, OH Faculty, September 2004 to June 2010 Teaching various classes to students of Acupuncture. These classes included but are not limited to Traditional Chinese Medical Foundations, Acupuncture Points, and Advanced techniques. Also supervised basic to advanced clinical rotations. Curriculum Committee Chair, January 2007 to June 2010 Proposed and facilitated changes in the curriculum
Institute of Natural Health Sciences, Livonia, MI Faculty, May 2005 to May 2007 Teaching various non-needle acupressure techniques to Holistic Homeopathic practitioners.
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Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, Xenia OH Faculty, January 2003 to January 2007 Teaching various classes, including Acupressure, Tuina and Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Martial Arts Instructor, Xingyi Martial Arts, Gahanna, OH Martial Arts Instructor, September 2002 to November 2004 Teaching the arts of Xingyi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang and Tai Ji Quan.
Medicine Gourd Enterprises, Columbus, OH Acupuncturist in Private Practice, September 2002 to January 2006 Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and Oriental Medicine.
Ohio Wellness Center, Xenia OH Acupuncturist, August 2002 to July 2005 Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy and Oriental Medicine.
Private Practice, Medicine Gourd Enterprises, Albuquerque and Socorro, NM Doctor of Oriental Medicine, December 1998 to June 2002 Treating patients with various complaints using Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Martial Arts instructor, September 1995 to June 2002 Taught Qigong, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, and Tai Ji Quan.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technologies, Socorro, NM Community College Lecturer, Terms Spring 2000 to Fall 2001 Taught Taiji Quan for the University Community College.
Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque, NM Instructor, Spring 2001 Taught Qi Gong to Acupuncture Students Instructor, Fall 1999 Taught Tai Ji Quan to Acupuncture Students
Pinnacle Laboratories, Inc., Albuquerque, NM Quality Assurance Coordinator, Senior Chemist, November 1997 to August 1998
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Responsible for overseeing and implementing quality Assurance program, Review of data for method compliance. Supported and stood in for Analytical Staff.
American Environmental network (NM), Inc., Albuquerque, NM Quality Assurance Coordinator, Senior Chemist, November 1997 to August 1998 Responsible for overseeing and implementing quality Assurance program, Review of data for method compliance. Supported and stood in for Analytical Staff. Company sold to Pinnacle Laboratories, Inc.
Hall Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM GCMS Chemist, February 1995 to August 1996 Setup semi-volatile GC/MS system and wrote standard operation procedures
Analytical Technologies, Inc., Albuquerque, NM Senior Chemist, February 1993 to August 1995 Performed analysis so soil, water and air matrixes using Gas Chromatography equipped with Flame Ionization, Photo Ionization, Electrolytic Conductivity, and Electron Capture Detectors for environmental contaminants in accordance with SW-846, CLP, Safe Drinking Water, Neesa and Hazwrap protocols.
Analytical Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA Semi-Volatile Mass Spectrometry Group Leader, March 1992 to February 1993 Supervised four analysts in the performance of semi-volatile Mass Spectroscope developed and performed volatile and semi-volatile method for Appendix IX and Puget Sound protocols. Senior Chemist, February 1993 to August 1995 Performed analysis so soil, water and air matrixes using Gas Chromatography equipped with Flame Ionization, Photo Ionization, Electrolytic Conductivity, and Electron Capture Detectors for environmental contaminants in accordance with SW-846, CLP, Safe Drinking Water, Neesa and Hazwrap protocols.
Cilurzo Vineyard and Winery, Temecula, CA Assistant Wine Maker, May 1989 to August 1990 Responsible for all laboratory functions in a premier winery. Managed all wine making and quality assurance functions.
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CPP-Pinkerton, Albuquerque, NM Security Guard, June 1988 to January 1989 Participated in security operations for Intel Corporation at their Rio Rancho NM facilities.
New Mexico State University, Hazardous Waste Management Program, Las Cruces, NM Research Assistant, June 1987 to April 1988 Assisted with the Hazardous Material Waste Management Program of NMSU, Prepared for disposal all chemical and radiological materials in accordance with Federal regulations.
Tandoor of India, Las Cruces, NM Assistant Manager, September 1986 to May 1987 Hosted the restaurant, scheduled wait staff, maintained daily cash receipts. Cook, January 1986 to September 1986 Prepared traditional Indian Cuisine.
Dow Chemical, Texas Division, Chlor-Pyridines, Freeport, TX Project Engineer Co-op, summer 1985 Managed several construction projects, collected and organized plant operations data for ongoing quality assurance program.
Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratories, Edwards AFB, CA Co-op/Engineering Trainee, January 1984 to July 1984 Analyzed data and modified solid phase rocket propellant formulas to maximize thrust and minimize environmental contamination.
Academic & Professional Honors
Doctor of Divinity in Daoist Studies, Ba Xian Institute, February 20, 2002
Certificate of Ordination, Daojia Shengdiya, March 21, 1998
Rank of “Shr Fu”, Academy of Asian Arts, Albuquerque, NM, December 1, 1995
Russell Platt Award, Most Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry, New Mexico State University, Chemistry Department, 1985/1986 School Year
Professional Affiliations & Associations
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Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2002 to Present Vice-president: 2004 to 2007 Chairman: Legislative Committee, 2002 to 2004
Shengdiya Martial Arts Association, 2002 to Present Permanent Board member and Senior Examiner
Daojia Shengdiya, 1998 to Present Board Member, 1998 to Present
Ba Xian Institute, 2002 to Present Board Member, 2002 to Present
New Mexico Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1996 to 2002 Committee Member: Insurance Committee, 1999 to 2001
Classes & Seminars Taught
Cupping Therapy Seminar, Dayton Sports Medicine Institute, Kettering Health Network, March 28, 2019
Acupressure for Massage Therapists: Level 1 The Tendino-muscular Meridians, Medicine Gourd Enterprises, May 10 & 11, 2008, September 20 & 21 2008
Acupressure for Massage Therapists: Level 2, The Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Medicine Gourd Enterprises, November 8 & 9, 2008
Acupressure for Massage Therapists: Introduction to Meridians, Medicine Gourd Enterprises, October 9 & 10, 2007
National Exam Review, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Summer Term 2007, Summer Term 2008
Acupuncture Gynecology, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Winter Term 2007
Chinese Physical Exam and Case Study Review, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Fall Term 2006
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Chinese Tuina Massage, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Fall Term 2006
Taiji Quan, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, September 2006
Acupuncture Points, Parts 1, 2, & 3, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Fall Term 2005 to Summer Term 2006
Advanced Techniques Practicum, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Winter Term 2006
Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Parts 1, 2, & 3, SHI Integrative Medical Massage and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture School, Fall Term 2005 to Present
Basic Techniques of Korean Hand Therapy, Institute of Natural Health Sciences, Livonia, MI, March 2005 to May 2006
Basic Techniques of Auricular Therapy, Institute of Natural Health Sciences, Livonia, MI, March 2005 to May 2006
Tuina, Parts 1, 2, & 3, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, January 2005 to October 2006
Acupressure, Parts 1, 2, & 3, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, January 2005 to October 2006
Abdominal Clearing, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, December 2005
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, 2004 to 2006
Introduction to Chinese Medical Theory, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, 2003 to 2005
Acupressure Meridians, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, 2004 to 2005
Introduction to Tuina, Chinese Therapeutic Massage, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, 2004
Korean Hand Therapy for Pain Control, Michigan Nurse Practitioner Association
Korean Hand Therapy, Michigan Nurse Practitioner Association
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Lectures & Papers
Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy, Hithergreen Senior Center
Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy, Kettering Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Acupuncture, A Brief Introduction, Grandview Hospital, Residence Training Program
Acupuncture, A Brief Introduction, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, A lecture series to 3rd & 4th year Medical Students, doing an Alternative and Complimentary Medicine Rotation.
Ring Therapy, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health
Acupuncture, A Brief Introduction, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, A lecture series to 4th year Medical Students of Write State Medical School
Acupuncture for Health, Worthington Senior Citizens Center
Acupuncture for Health, Westerville Senior Citizen Center
Qigong for Health, Westerville Senior Citizen Center,
Korean Hand Therapy, Correspondence Therapy and Three-Constitution Diagnosis, Ohio Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association, Annual Meeting, October 20, 2002
Acupuncture & Pain, Ohio Academy of Holistic Health, Community Health Fair, September 10, 2002
Daoist Internal Alchemy, A Survey of Concepts and Techniques, MSRICF, Association Meeting, August 2001
Publications: Papers & Books
Clinical Research & Application of Acupuncture & Tuina, 2008, People's Medical Publishing House, Beijing, Contributing Author
Male & Female Infertility, 2008, People's Medical Publishing House, Beijing, English Language Editor
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Chronic Gastritis & Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 2008, People's Medical Publishing House, Beijing, English Language Editor
Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis, The Meridian: The Journal of the Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
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