Taug’s Medical Path

A long, long, time ago, (in the 1980’s and 90’s) I spent 5 years as a ski patroller, 14 as a raft guide, and 2 as a US. World Cup Telemark ski racer. I tore both of my ACL's on different occasions, and after my initial surgeries and healing, found Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to be an effective solution to the chronic pain I had continued to suffer. In 1999 I went back to school and became a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), and immediately following that went on to achieve a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM).  In my practice I utilize Chinese Medicine techniques as I was taught during my externship studies in hospitals in Beijing, China. Chinese medical treatments are fast, affordable and effective. In Chinese hospitals, Western & Eastern Doctors work together on every patient. I work with Western Doctors, Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers, Chiropractors, Nutritionists, Massage Therapists, Rolfers, and any other health practitioner that I or my patient think might be helpful to add to their recovery. In my opinion, medicine should always be integrated in order to achieve the best results. I strive to give patients realistic goals, and tools to help them experience the best healing course possible.

I ran my solo practice for 20 years in Jackson, WY. During that time I worked very closely with the orthopedic surgeons in town. I was the only Acupuncturist on the medical staff at St. John’s Hospital. With an active population similar to Moab, Jackson offered me the opportunity to see and treat a large volume and variety of high acuity sports injuries both surgical and non. Adjacent to that experience, and working closely with many of the OB/GYN physicians, I developed a strong practice within women’s health, specializing in fertility as well as menstrual irregularities.