PRACTICE: Vineyard Complementary Medicine

Susan Sanford: President and CEO, Physical Therapist, Acupuncturist

Susan graduated from The University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1994 and from The New England School of Acupuncture with a Master of Science in Acupuncture in 2002. In 2010 Susan completed a yearlong 250-hour Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program and in 2022 Susan earned her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.

Susan moved to MV in 1997 from Southbury, CT, opened Vineyard Complementary Medicine in 2003 and currently lives in Edgartown, MA with her husband and two teenagers. Susan loves to spend time with her loved ones, being near the ocean, traveling, biking, golfing , bowling and taking long hikes with her Boston Terrier named Iggy.

Credentials:

• Licensed Physical Therapist

• Licensed Acupuncturist

• Diplomate of Acupuncture (Board Certified by The National Certification

• Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturist

• Professional Affiliations:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Member

• American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section Member

• American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Special Section

• Dukes County Health Council Member/li>

• Dukes County Health Council Healthy Aging Committee Member

• Vineyard Healthcare Access Advisory Board Member

Case Study: A pilot study analyzing the effects of Chinese cupping as an adjunct

treatment for patients with subacute low back pain on relieving pain, improving range of

motion, and improving function – PubMed (nih.gov).