Meet Dr. Aimee Montanaro
DTCM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac
Throughout her years of education, Dr. Aimee Montanaro focused on the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in an integrative medical model across various specializations including women’s health & reproductive medicine, pain management, psychology & psychiatry, gastroenterology, endocrinology, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, dentistry, chiropractic care, respiratory care (ear, nose, throat), and primary care.
Licensing & Education
Licencing
Connecticut Acupuncture License # 000779
Memberships
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
The Society for Integrative Oncology
Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists
Awards
2023: Reader’s Choice Award, Natural Nutmeg Magazine
2022: Top Acupuncturist, TopDocs
2021: Top Acupuncturist, Women in Medicine
Education
Clinical Doctorate
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Summa Cum Laude
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
Master of Science
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Magna Cum Laude
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
Master of Arts
Organization Management
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Lauralton Hall High School
Milford, CT
Certifications, Training & Memberships
NCCAOM® Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
*This is a national certification that is a mark of excellence in both Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology,
and it is granted by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) after successfully passing three national board exams in Chinese Herbology, Acupuncture Point Location & Foundations of Chinese Medicine. In the state of CT not all professionals who administer acupuncture & herbs are required to pass these board exams.
CCAHM Certification in Clean Needle Technique Certification
*This is a national certification from the Council of Colleges Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine requires the practitioner to uphold specific safety and cleanliness standards when administering acupuncture.
Trainings
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, The Arvigo Institute
CranioSacral Therapy, Upledger Institute
Orthopedic Acupuncture, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Integrative Medicine, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Geriatrics, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Gynecology, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Digestive Disorders, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Diabetes, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Certifications, Training & Memberships
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, The Arvigo Institute
CranioSacral Therapy, Upledger Institute
Orthopedic Acupuncture, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Integrative Medicine, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Geriatrics, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Gynecology, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Digestive Disorders, Institute of Classical Asian Studies
Advanced East Asian Treatment of Diabetes, Institute of Classical Asian Studies