Curriculum Vitae
Mission Statement
At the age of twelve, the death of my grandmother launched me on a quest for the elixir of eternal life. Short of finding that perfect elixir, I have integrated my formal Western medical training with my strong interest in complementary and alternative medicine to gain expertise in the areas of psychology, relationships, nutrition, body work, and taichi. All of this experience blends to focus on the challenge to totally transform the level of health and happiness on the planet. I am dedicated to my own personal development and to sharing my growing insights and creative resources. My focus is on self-health and total health for individuals and groups.
SUMMARY OF CAREER
Jan. 1978 – Present Psychiatric Private Practice
January 1999
Experience and practice in:
- psychopharmacology (medication management)
- psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, chronic pain
- alternative medicine approaches to psychiatry
1978 – Present Instructor, Taichi
1994- 2002 Drug Use Review Board, Chairman
(member from 1994 to present)
Consultant and/or Trained Speaker in the past for the following drug companies: Abbott, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis, Wyeth-Ayerst
July 2001 – Present Medical Director, CHAMP methadone clinic
May 1996 – Feb. 1997
Kawai Kinkeitai Institute of
Director of Research (Kinkeitai body therapy)
1987 – 1995 "Natural Success" Columnist
Lahaina Sun, Windward
April 1985 Founder, Natural Success Program:
Natural Principles, Natural Body,
Natural Mind, Natural Lifestyle
1978 Founder, The Empty Vessel Process:
Getting at the Truth About Life and Who You Are
Feb. 1996 – Oct. 1998 Chairman, Alternative Medicine Committee
Summer 1984 Certified Instructor of Macrobiotics,
Kushi Institute,
Nov. 1972 – Present Massage therapist (
EDUCATION 1964 -1967
1967-1971
B.A. Degree in Psychology, Honors
1971-1975 John A. Burns
Doctor of Medicine Degree
1975 -1978 John A. Burns School of Medicine
Psychiatric Residency Program
Queen’s
AFFILIATIONSJune 2002 – June 2003 DBA Toastmasters, President
(member 1999 to present)
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
March 30, 2007 Invega Speaker Training, Jannsen,
Feb 12 , 2007 "Recognizing Bipolar Disorder: Maximizing
Geodon’s Efficacy in Bipolar Mania and Mixed
Episodes", Pfizer,
Nov. 10, 2006 "Pathways to Successful Pain Treatment Plans",
participant
Nov. 1, 2006 "Ziprasidone in the Treatment of Acute Bipolar
Mania: Manic and Mixed Episodes", Pfizer,
October 21, 2006 VNS Therapy: Treatment Resistant Depression,
September 12, 2006 "Recognition and Management of Patients with
Unresolved Symptoms of Major Depression", Wyeth,
July 29-30, 2006
Neuroscience Education Institute,
participant
July 15, 2006 2006 Psychiatry Consultant Meeting, Abbott, Santa
July 13, 2006 "Insomnia: A New Era of Evaluation and Treatment",
Sanofi,
June 23-24, 2006 "Current Therapies in Neuropathic Pain",
"True Pain vs. Addiction", American Health Care
2006 Educational Conference,
presenter
June 20, 2005 "Challenges in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder",
Geodon Distinguished Faculty Program , Pfizer,
May 6-7, 2005 2005 Psychiatry Speaker Training Meeting,
AstraZeneca,
Apr. 27-29, 2005 Speaker Training Workshop on Major Depressive
Disorder, Lilly,
Feb. 25 -25, 2005 Equetro Speaker Training Meeting, Shire, Santa
Jan. 28-30, 2005 "Issues in Treating Depression and Anxiety", Pfizer,
Nov. 17, 2004 "Impulsivity and Aggression" , Abbott,
presenter
Nov. 12-13, 2004 Bipolar Mania Speaker Training, Pfizer,
Nov. 4-6, 2004 Natioinal Network of Psychatric Educators 2004 Fall
Conference, BMS,
Nov. 3, 2004 "Emotional and Physical Symptom Relief: A New
Treatment Option for Depression", Lilly,
HI, presenter
July 29-31, 2004 Speaker Training Workshop on Major Depressive
Disorder, Lilly,
July 15, 2004 "Beyond Sadness: Recognition and Remission of
Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Depression",
Wyeth,
June 16, 2004 "Improving Treatment Outcomes in Anxiety and
Depression", GSK,
June 4-5, 2004 Paxil CR Faculty Update Meeting, GSK, San
May 21-22, 2004 "Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Depression and
Anxiety Disorders", 2004 Faculty Development,
Wyeth,
May 14-15, 2004 Spectrum Speaker Training Meeting, GSK, Chicago
Apr. 26 and 30, 2004 "Getting It Right the First Time", Wyeth,
presenter
Apr. 2 and 3 2004 "The Many Faces of Depression and Anxiety", GSK,
Feb 13, 2004 "Mind, Stress, and Energy Medicine", Energy
Today conference, Noguchi General Laboratories,
Dec 3, 2003 "Achieving Remission: Comparing Antidepressant
Treatments", Wyeth,
Nov. 11, 2003 "The Many faces of Depression and Anxiety", GSK,
October 10-11, 2003 Paxil CR Speaker Training West Meeting, GSK,
February 19-21, 2003 Abilify Educational Forum, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
February 7-9, 2003 Faculty Development Program, Wyeth,
January 24-26, 2003 Forum 2003 Advisory Board, GSK,
December 8-10, 2002 ADHD Consultants Meeting, Shire,
April 19-21, 2002 Managed Care Consultants Program,
February 26, 2002 "Taking Care of the Caregiver", Youth Collaboration
Project, Hickam Air Force Base,
January 25-27, 2001 Zyprexa Conference,
January 17, 2001 Critical Appraisal of Two Research Articles,
Sept. to Dec. 2000 Mental Health Moments Radio Show,
November 13 -15, 2000 Ziprasodone Forum,
November 8, 2000 "7 Elements of Ki Cultivation"
for Japanese Pharmacists,
October 7, 2000 "7 Elements of Chi Cultivation" for Pink Ribbon
Breast Cancer Awareness Education Seminar,
June 5, 2000 "Managing Insomnia", Roundtable Presentation
May 26 – 27, 2000 Forum 2000: A Consultant’s Input Meeting,
April 7 – 9, 2000 Ambien Faculty Meeting,
April 2, 2000 "Remeron Pros and Cons", Case Presentation
March 15, 2000 "Chinese Herbal Medicine", with Richard Diehl Lac.
University Health Services
March 11, 2000 "Depression in Teens",
March 4, 2000 "Managing Insomnia", Roundtable Presentation
December 10 – 11, 1999 Medi-Cal Mental Health Care,
Consultant’s Meeting
November 5 – 7, 1999 Prozac Market Research/Strategy
October 8 – 10, 1999 Celexa Speakers Bureau Update
September 12, 1999 "Pros and Cons of Remeron",
Roundtable Presentation
August 8, 1999 "Clinical Vignettes in the Use of Effexor"
Roundtable Presentation
April 30 – May 2, 1999 National Speaker Development Program,
Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals,
April 23 – 25, 1999 Current Practice in Depression Management
Forrest Laboratories,
April 10, 1999 "The Spectrum of Antidepressants",
UH Dept. of Psychiatry Resident Retreat
March 27, 1999 "Taichi and Macrobiotics", Holistic Nurses Ass’n
March 14 and 21, 1999 Moderator, Celexa Roundtables
April 17, 1998 Participant, Exploring New Strategies for
February 14, 1998 "Finding the Right Alternative Therapy for You"
Western States Pharmacy Conference, presenter
January 28, 1998 "Taichi and Health",
July 1997 and 1998 National Consultant Leadership Conference
on Depression, Eli Lilly
May 1997 National Psychiatry Speakers
Pfizer
1996 Taichi Instructor for
November 20, 1996 "7 Elements of Ki",
SAS International Ki Science Ass’n, Inc.
September 1996 Exhibitor,
Conference, for Kawai Kinkeitai Institute
May 18, 1996 Taichi Demonstration, Breakfast of Champions,
Sponsored by
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travel, Chinese Medicine, Tibetan Buddhism, Karaoke Singing
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Residence:
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Hawaii Medical Center-East
(808)547-6011
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Dr. David Stein
Psychiatrist
(808)5919116
Dr. Scott Himeda
Internist
550 S. Beretania
(808)5372211
Mr. Jonathan Won, Executive Director
Prevent Child Abuse
1575 S. Beretania St., Ste. 206
96826
(808)9510200
Dr. Gerald Seto
Emergency Room Physician
(808)2611467