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Dr. Paul R. Rossignol, BA, MSOM, DOM (NM)
1300 Lobo Pl. NE, Albuquerque NM 87106
phone: (505)363-4626 email: drpauldom@gmail.com
Positions
Instructor CCAOM Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Program, On-Call (Variable Sites)
(June 2016- Present)
The CNT Program serves to promote public health, protect the well-being of acupuncturists
and their patients, and maintain public confidence in the acupuncture profession by
instructing students in safe technique and infectious disease prevention. Certification in the
CNT program is a pre-requisite for National Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine Adherence to CNT standards is mandated by state practice acts. Dr. Rossignol has
served as an examiner for multiple CNT exams and has recently been certified as an on-call
instructor by the Council of Colleges of Oriental Medicine (CCAOM).
Campus Director for Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe NM (August 2015-Present)
In his capacity as SWAC Campus Director, Dr. Rossignol’s responsibilities include:
 Involvement in short and long-range planning of the school
 In coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, planning and
oversees campus budget and expenditures
 Acting as a liaison between campuses, between faculty and students, between faculty and
other administrators, between students and other administrators, and between the
College and the public
 Availability to faculty, staff and students to resolve complaints
 Overseeing promotional/recruitment events
 Overseeing the maintenance of the campus physical facilities
 Overseeing library development, organization, inventory, maintenance and procedures
 Overseeing the enrollment process for the Santa Fe campus
 Managing the expense account budget for the Santa Fe campus
 Overseeing OSHA and crisis protocols for the Santa Fe campus
 Participating in Academic Council Meetings and Academic Leadership Council meetings
 Overseeing annual inventory for the Santa Fe campus
 Overseeing administration of Fall scholarship selection process;
 Responsible for compiling data for the New Mexico and California annual Renewal of an
Educational Program
 Completing annual report for Master’s Program for NCCAOM
 Compiling information for ACAOM annual reports and site-visits

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Acupuncture Provider for University of New Mexico Student Health Center and
counseling (January 2012- present). Serving students as a sub-contracted provider of
acupuncture and Chinese medicine services part time at the Student Health and
Counseling Center on the UNM main campus.
Clinic Director for Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque NM (January 2010-
August 2015)
In his capacity as SWAC Clinic Director, Dr. Rossignol’s responsibilities include:
 Supervising, training, and evaluating clinical supervisors.
 Conducts evaluation of clean needle technique (CNT) to ensure compliance by all
students, faculty, and supervisors.
 Training student interns in clinical policy and procedure to ensure proper record
keeping, CNT, and the meeting of clinical educational objectives.
 Resolving issues concerning students and/or patients as they relate to practice in the
clinical internship program.
 Conducts monthly reviews of patient charts to insure proper documentation and
compliance with clinical procedures.
 Ensures that the college is in compliance with OSHA standards.
 Working as part of our Academic Leadership Councils to determine strategies to
measure the outcome of clinical work, co-coordinate on-site and off-site
clinical/classroom externship programs, and continue to refine the clinical
curriculum.
Dr. Rossignol has also worked closely with the Director of Program Development in
order to design a new, comprehensive, Clinical Competency Evaluation method at
SWAC. Our new clinical competencies have been implemented at all SWAC Campuses
as of September of 2014.
Clinical Supervisor for Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque and Santa Fe,
NM (January 2009-present). Dr. Rossignol supervises student interns as they treat patients
during their clinical training assisting them in developing diagnosis, treatment plans, and
implementing treatments including acupuncture and herbal formulas.
Associate Professor for Southwest Acupuncture College, Albuquerque, NM (May 2008-
present). Dr. Rossignol is currently teaching at Southwest Acupuncture College in
Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Courses taught include:
 Introduction to Diagnosis 122 A/B
 Point Energetics I 131
 Oriental Physical Therapy I 161
 Tai Chi Chuan 171
 Qigong 181
 Oriental Physical Therapy II 205 (Tui Na)
 Differentiation and Treatment of Disease I 211
 Differentiation and Treatment of Disease II 212
 Western Physical Exam Techniques 215
 Needle Technique Practicum 221 (including Auricular Therapy)
 Point Location III 231
 Point Location IV 232
 Clinical Counseling 272

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 OB/GYN 302
 Western Pathology and Diagnosis 332
 Needle Techniques Microsystems 400 (Scalp Acupuncture)
 Traumatology 401
 Internal Medicine 420
 Chinese Pharmacology 430
 Survey of the Classics 510
During his tenor as instructor and Clinic Director, Dr. Rossignol also served on several
committees for the school including:
 Chair: Library Committee SWAC Albuquerque
 Member: Research Committee SWAC Albuquerque
 Member: Academic Council SWAC Albuquerque, SWAC Santa Fe
 Member: Leadership Council SWAC SWAC Santa Fe
 Member: Curriculum Review Committee SWAC Santa Fe
Associate Instructor Tai Chi Chuan- New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics,
Albuquerque, NM (2007-2010). On call position as a part-time instructor of Tai Chi
Chuan and positive body mechanics for the day and evening programs at NMSNT.
Associate Instructor of Tai Chi Chuan- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
(April-December 2008). Dr. Rossignol began a progressive Tai Chi Chuan course for the
UNM recreational services department at Johnson Center in Albuquerque.
(References available upon request)
Education
Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine- (Southwest Acupuncture College
Albuquerque, NM- July, 2005). At the date of graduation the M.S.O.M. was the
terminal, accredited, degree in the field of Oriental Medicine in the United States. Special
opportunities exist within the SWAC curriculum for students to pursue focused training
through externships in specific fields. Dr. Rossignol’s specialized training includes:
 Externship with Health South Rehabilitation Hospital. This externship offered
through the department of integrative medicine at the rehabilitation center. The
program includes working in a professional western healthcare center using was
acupuncture techniques to support in-patient treatment of a variety of conditions
including post-operative pain, neurasthenia, neuropathy, fever, insomnia and other
conditions associated with hospitalization. The students work in the hospital
under the supervision of the director of integrative medicine at the Health South
Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque.
 Pediatric Clinic through the Community Lighthouse. The Community
Lighthouse is a psychological therapy center with the focus of treating minors
diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, attachment disorders, emotional stress, and issues
stemming from abandonment, physical abuse or sexual abuse. The patients seen
in this clinic are primarily children under 6 and some young adults. The
counselors from the Community Light House present cases to the interns before

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treatments and provide progress notes. Their experience provides insight into
treating patients with past traumas and they report tremendous progress with the
patients who receive oriental medical treatments in addition to counseling
 Japanese Style Clinical Training. This coursework offers training in a specific
tradition of Oriental Medicine originating in Japan, and brought to the U.S. by
Masahilo Nakazono. This methodology makes extensive use of moxabustion ,
Shiatsu/Anma massage techniques, and acupuncture. Students spend an average
of 90 hours training in this style. Due to a personal interest in body work and the
connection of his own Aikido lineage with Nakazono Sensei, Dr. Rossignol
devoted over 200 hours to the study of Japanese Style Medicine.
BA, Philosophy (minor Asian Studies)-(University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM-May, 2000). Classical Chinese philosophy and East Asian history are
the primary focus of this degree. Dr. Rossignol engaged in detailed study of Yin/Yang
theory, Five Phases, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoist systems which are the
foundation of Traditional Oriental Medicine. The study of philosophy also teaches
extensive written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, and intellectual
flexibility.
Licensure and Certifications
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (Lic#911)- New Mexico, December 2005- present. New
Mexico has one of the broadest scopes practice and most difficult licensing requirements
for the practice of Oriental Medicine in the country.
Diplomat: Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)- December, 2005 (Current-Recertified
in December 2013). The diplomat in Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM indicates
maintenance of nationally recognized proficiency in both acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Dr. Rossignol has maintained his Diplomat in OM since 2005.
National CNT Certification- May, 2002. CNT is the national standard for “clean needle
technique” and tests the applicants understanding of safe methods of practice with any
implements which pierce the skin.
CPR/BLS-maintained 2002-present. Dr. Rossignol is certified in Basic Life Support for
Health Care Providers
Cognitive Polar Transformation. Certified to instruct patients in the Cognitive Polar
Transformation (CPT) process developed by Ms. Laurie Heusinger (LMT, NTS). CPT is a
meditative technique similar to bio-feedback that helps patients to deal with negative
emotional stress, destructive behaviors, and physical pain. CPT has recently been adopted
by the Albuquerque Police and Albuquerque Fire Departments as a part of their overall
wellness initiative.

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Additional Training and Interests
Volunteer Host Household for Families As Faculty Program (FAF). Families as
Faculty is funded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, New Mexico
Department of Health, Family Infant and Toddler program (FIT) and the University of New
Mexico Medical School-Continuum of Care. FAF provides university students with the
opportunity to visit with families and learn first-hand about both positive and negative
experiences that a family caring for a child with special needs have encountered in the
education or medical systems.
Certified Master Instructor TIMA (Tri Internal Martial Arts)-Certified in 2014 by the
Tri Internal Martial Arts Association under the supervision of Grand Master Henry Look as
a Master Instructor of Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Zhang, and Xing Yi Chuan.
Member of the Board of Directors-I Chuan Association of the United States of
America- Founded in 2003, the I-Chuan Association of the USA is dedicated to bringing
together practitioners and teachers of the ancient art of I-Chuan (standing meditation) in the
United States, regardless of form or lineage, with the purpose of sharing our collective
knowledge and promoting the practice of I-Chuan in the USA
Certified Instructor International Fraternal Kuoshu & Wushu Education Society-
Certified as an instructor of Qigong, Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Xing Yi Chuan, and Bagua
Zhang in June 2010.
Shodan, Aikido. Rank awarded in 2006 at Sandia Budokan, Albuquerque, NM, through
the California Aikido Association and under the authority of the World Aikido
Headquarters in Japan. Aikido provides athletic training, methods for personal growth, and
conflict resolution. These methods extend far beyond the context of physical conflict and
train individuals to interact with others in a sincere way, seeking resolutions that can
benefit all parties involved in a situation.
Certified Instructor Yang’s Tai Chi Chuan- Certified as an instructor in 2005 in Yang
Style Tai Chi Chuan and additional qigong/meditation systems for health and self-defense
through Sifu Dug Corpolongo (recognized master instructor, retired chairman of AAU
Chinese martial arts division). Dr. Rossignol has been training in martial arts and
meditative traditions since 1994. He has extensive knowledge of Yang Style Tai Chi
Chuan, medical qigong, and meditation.
Old Time Music. Dr. Rossignol also studies American and Irish Folk music. He plays
both the banjo and the fiddle.
(All licensure, certificates, lineage information etc. available on request)

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Continuing Education
1. Acupuncturists Without Boarders: Healing Community Trauma—May 15th
, 2016- 14
Hours- Mr. Steve Shomo, L.Ac.
2. Complementary Channels of Chinese Medicine-Channel Divergences-March 8th
, 2015-
14 Hours- Ms. Ann Cecil-Sterman, MS, L.Ac
3. Complementary Channels of Chinese Medicine-Channel Divergences-October 19th
2014-14 Hours- Ms. Ann Cecil-Sterman, MS, L.Ac
4. Complementary Channels of Chinese Medicine=Channel Sinews-March, 9th
2014-14
Hours- Ms. Ann Cecil-Sterman, MS, L.Ac
5. Power of Moxibustion-7hrs. Completed March 16th
, 2013- Ms. Lorraine Wilcox
6. Pulse Diagnosis for Cancer and Serious Disease-7hrs-Completed December, 7 2013-
Mr. Jeffrey Yuen L.Ac
7. Using Essential Oils in an Acupuncture Clinical Setting- 7hrs. Completed June 2, 2012.
8. 5 Channel Systems of Classical Acupuncture (8 Extraordinary)- Mr. Steve Alpern L.Ac
14hrs. Completed June 12, 2011
9. Advanced Studies Drug Herb Interaction and Herbal Pharmaceutical Alternatives-Dr.
John Chen PhD
14 hrs. Completed May 22, 2011
10. 5 Channel Systems of Classical Acupuncture (Channel Divergences)- Mr.Steve Alpern
L.Ac 14hrs. Completed May 15, 2011
11. 5 Channel Systems of Classical Acupuncture (Sinews/Primary Channels)- Mr Steve
Alpern L.Ac 14hrs. Completed June 12, 2011
12. Seminar on Oncology In Chinese Medicine- Dr. Onur Aydinoglu
18hrs. Completed February 15, 2010
13. Divergent Channel Theory and Treatment- Mr. Steve Alpern L.Ac
14hrs. Completed September 13, 2009
14. How to Safely Prescribe Herbs to Patients on Pharmaceuticals- Dr. Greg Sperber
7.5hrs. Completed May 3, 2009
15. Introduction to Waike; Expelling Pathogens to Treat Limitations of Movement-
Mr Steve Alpern L.Ac-7hrs-Completed June 7, 2008
16. The Classical Art of Changwei: Generating Post-Natal Qi (Digestion Specialty)
Mr Steve Alpern L.Ac-7hrs. Completed June 8, 2008
17. The Roots of our Medicine as Presented by Dr. Kiiko Matsumoto-Euler
15hrs. Completed June 24, 2007
18. Certification Cognitive Polarity Therapy Practitioner- Ms. Laurie Heusinger
16hrs. Completed June 5th
, 2006
(Documentation Available on Request)