PRACTITIONER

Profile photograph of main practitioner and owner, Paul Robison. Photo is in black and white with blurred ocean backdrop
 

Practitioner Bio

Paul Robison, L.Ac., founder of Resonance Holistic Living, is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic wellness trainer who mentors people seeking to take control of their health.

His years running a successful acupuncture practice in Washington, DC, allowed him the privilege of supporting people of diverse identities and contrasting professional careers. He honed his technical skills as an acupuncturist and became proficient in training patients to overcome the challenges that were preventing them from living a happy and healthy life.

As a survivor of childhood cancer and open-heart surgery for valve replacement in his forties, he recognizes his life and success have been made possible by the loving support of family and friends, caring doctors, and compassionate teachers who helped to shape his approach to practicing medicine. He has also experienced the transformative healing power of Eastern Medicine to bring his body and spirit back to health when they have been at their lowest. He firmly believes Western and Eastern medicine are more powerful when used together and strives to teach clients how to self-advocate and pursue their highest level of health.

Paul now lives and practices acupuncture in Cary, North Carolina. He loves his roles as a father and husband. He strives to live the principles of Chinese holistic medicine in his own life and is grateful to share this beautiful medicine with the world. He loves his time with family, cooking, surfing, and feels best when he is in nature.

Black and white photograph with Paul Robison performing fire cupping technique on a patient lying facedown on table. Image includes fire in color.

Education and Training

Paul is currently licensed to practice acupuncture in North Carolina and Washington, DC. Before starting his practice, Paul passed the California state board licensing examination, which many consider to be the gold standard for acupuncture licensing exams. He also passed the NCCAOM examinations required to be a certified NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine rendering him eligible for licensing in most states.

He received his Master of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM) at Five Branches University which consisted of 3,435 hours of study that included the following:

  • A pre-requisite of 2-3 years of undergraduate studies in basic sciences (chemistry, biology, physics)

  • 1,000+ hours of clinical experience

  • 1,500 hours of Chinese medical training, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, etc.

  • 700 hours of Western medical training, including anatomy/physiology, diagnosis, pharmacology, pathophysiology, red flags, etc.

  • 100 hours of professional training; ethics, laws/regulations

  • 1000+ hours of Qigong (restorative movement), TaiChi, and Chinese Martial Art practice (NATSTA)

 
Black and white photograph of Paul Robison performing cransiosacral therapy on patient lying on massage table.

Certifications

  • Intensive 1,088-hour accredited apprenticeship and clinical training program in Traditional Chinese Orthopedic Massage therapy (Jin Shou Tuina) and Craniosacral Therapy. (www.6harmonies.org)

  • Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 from Upledger Institute (www.upledger.com)

  • Thai Foot Reflexology from Wat Po Traditional Medical and Ayuravate Association (www.watpomassage.com)

  • His NCCAOM certification requires he complete 64 hours of continuing education every four years in the areas of biomedicine, acupuncture, herbalism, theory, law/ethics, and CPR certification. (www.ncaaom.org)