Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine/Chinese Herbs
Marco Leclerc, LAc. DAc., MAOM
Marco became involved in the exciting field of East-Asian medicine through exploration and self-discovery while pursuing personal health and wellness goals. Marco originally developed an interest in the healing arts through practicing Meditation and Yoga, while learning how to administer Reiki in groups, as well as one on one settings. Marco began to develop a deeper interest in Eastern philosophies and traditional world views on human health and the body. Through these explorations, deeper interest developed in how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help the body overcome chronic health problems and bothersome blocks that may prevent an individual from achieving a maximum sense of well being in life. Marco believes that healing can arrive for a patient in many forms; through various avenues and combinations of therapy. His aim is to become aware of each patient’s individual needs, working with the patient to achieve the highest potential for healing.
Marco is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and holds active licenses in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Marco received a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), graduating in 2014. During graduate studies, clinical internship as an Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner was completed at New England School of Acupuncture (Newton,MA), Pathways to Wellness (Boston, MA), and Shattuck Hospital (Jamaica Plain, MA). Marco worked in the NESA herbal dispensary, gaining an in-depth knowledge of Chinese herbs, formula writing, compounding, and managing operations in an herbal pharmacy. From 2014-2017, Marco co-owned, managed, and practiced at Friends and Family Acupuncture, LLC formerly located in Wrentham, MA.
Marco received intensive training in various styles, approaches, and adjunctive techniques used in the modern practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Marco has foundational training in Chinese style Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine along with training in auricular and orthopedic style Acupuncture. Marco received training in East-Asian bodywork techniques, including Tuina (Chinese), and Shiatsu (Japanese).
Marco graduated from Cumberland High School in Rhode Island and completed undergraduate studies at Community College of Rhode Island (A.F.A. Jazz Studies) and Rhode Island College (B.A. Music). Marco has a deep passion as an artist and musician as well. He enjoys passing time playing piano, keyboards, guitar, native flute, drums, drawing, biking, hiking, camping, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.--