Naeun Lee
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in Chinese Herbal Medicine and pain management. Dedicated to advancing patient wellness through education and collaborative healthcare practices. Committed to fostering supportive healing environments and enhancing patient outcomes. Strong advocate for continuous learning and team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing acupuncture for cancer therapy side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
- Pursued oncology professional development through targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Leveraged Epic software for effective clinical documentation and care coordination.
Intern
New England School Of Acupuncture
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced patient outcomes with 500+ acupuncture treatments and 100+ herbal prescriptions.
- Utilized diverse TCM techniques, including Tuina, cupping, and electro acupuncture.
- Fostered teamwork and collaboration to maintain a positive clinic environment.
- Educated patients on TCM principles and beneficial lifestyle modifications.
- Tracked patient progress, adjusting treatments based on observations and feedback.
- Established rapport through active listening and empathetic communication with patients.
Intern
Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient outcomes through effective acupuncture in high-volume clinic.
- Collaborated with acupuncturists and staff to optimize treatment success rates.
- Participated in professional development to deepen community acupuncture expertise.
- Expanded healthcare access for diverse populations through community initiatives.
Teaching Assistant
New England School Of Acupuncture
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered individualized tutoring, both remotely and in-person, improving students’ mastery of course content and facilitating effective exam preparation.
- Provided feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning.
Intern
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced pain management using orthopedic acupuncture and trigger point needling techniques.
- Educated patients on effective post-treatment care and wellness strategies.
- Successfully managed high patient volume in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Expanded orthopedic acupuncture knowledge through ongoing training and professional development.
Continuing Education Workshop
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced expertise in gynecological acupuncture and herbal treatment through Master Tung’s workshop, covering diverse menopause-related presentations.
- Developed clinical skills in needling and bloodletting through supervised practice and collaborative discussions with licensed acupuncturists.
Assistantship
Ancient Path Acupuncture and Herbs
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during acupuncture treatment sessions.
- Acquired advanced acupuncture techniques through shadowing experienced practitioners.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by preparing treatment rooms and tracking supplies.
- Maintained timely restocking of supplies to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Assistantship
Wellness Point Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained practical knowledge of Japanese-style acupuncture through observation and guided discussion with a licensed practitioner.
- Facilitated smooth patient treatments by preparing spaces, assisting patients, and supporting moxibustion sessions under practitioner supervision.
Music Therapist
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced resident well-being through individual and group music therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Educated families on music integration for residents' daily comfort and development.
- Mentored junior therapists, boosting department effectiveness and program quality.
- Facilitated engaging music therapy sessions for diverse resident conditions.
Private Piano Teacher
Musicamente
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed customized lesson plans for children and adolescents with neuro developmental disorders, those diagnosed within the autism spectrum, those who have learning and language disabilities, and those who have emotional and behavioral disturbances.
- Instructed students in piano techniques, music theory, and performance skills.
Music Therapist Intern
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced patient care through collaborative therapeutic music interventions with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered individual and group music therapy sessions in diverse inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Participated in clinical case studies and presentations on cultural and diagnostic studies.
- Directed audio production for SURGE, a teen art and literary magazine project.
Education
Doctor of Acupuncture - Acupuncture
New England School of Acupuncture At MCPHS University
Worcester, MA05-2026
Master of Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine - Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine
New England School of Acupuncture At MCPHS University
Worcester, MA12-2025
Master of Science - Music Therapy
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN05-2017
Skills
- Experience in Chinese herbal medicine treatments
- Manual trigger point needling
- Patient-centered pain management
- Strong empathy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Quick learning ability
Accomplishments
- Developed and delivered a doctoral-level presentation on Celiac disease case management, analyzing the condition through both biomedical and TCM frameworks.
- Developed a critical appraisal and annotated bibliography on acupuncture in oncology, culminating in a presentation of research findings on mechanism of action and biomedical effects to a targeted audience of oncologists at a doctoral seminar.
Certification
- Clean Needle Technique (CNT) certification, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) - November 2023
Languages
English
Korean
Timeline
Intern
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing
09.2024 - 12.2024
Continuing Education Workshop
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
08.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
New England School Of Acupuncture
05.2024 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
New England School Of Acupuncture
05.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
05.2024 - 12.2024
Assistantship
Ancient Path Acupuncture and Herbs
09.2023 - 04.2024
Assistantship
Wellness Point Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Music Therapist
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
08.2020 - 08.2021
Music Therapist Intern
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
Private Piano Teacher
Musicamente
08.2017 - 05.2021
Doctor of Acupuncture - Acupuncture
New England School of Acupuncture At MCPHS University
Master of Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine - Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine
New England School of Acupuncture At MCPHS University
Master of Science - Music Therapy
Molloy College
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington