Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin, DAoM, MS, LAc, FABoRM Curriculum Vitae
CLINICAL POSITIONS
2020- Present: Private Practice
Rosefinch Health, (In-person & telehealth practice) Portland, OR
Rosefinch Health (Telehealth), Emeryville, CA
2018-2021: Acupuncturist 3
University of California San Francisco,Osher Center for Integrative Health, San Francisco, CA
2016-2018: Acupuncture Associate
Oregon Reproductive Medicine, Portland, OR
2011-2018: Private Practice
Portland Acupuncture Studio, Portland, OR
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
Red Peony Acupuncture, Portland, OR
2005-2010: Private Practice and In Vitro Fertilization Acupuncture Program Manager
Abundant Spring, Bellevue, WA
Northwest Center for Reproductive Sciences, Kirkland, WA
2002-2005: Private Practice
Acupuncture Northwest, Seattle, WA
Tiger Mountain Center for Acupuncture, Issaquah, WA
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2018-2021: University of California, San Francisco
Lecturer
Research acupuncturist, PCORI-funded project
2011-2023: Oregon College of oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
Adjunct Research Faculty, Research Department
Distinguished Lecturer, Doctoral Program
Faculty, Master’s and Doctoral Programs
Clinical Supervisor, Master’s and Doctoral Programs
Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Department
2013 – 2018: Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Affiliate Faculty, Primary Investigator
2017: Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Adjunct Faculty, Doctoral program
2017: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
Adjunct Faculty, Doctoral program
2014-2017: New Zealand College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Guest Lecturer, Master’s program
2008-2010: Jade Institute, Seattle, WA
Instructor
2007-2010: Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Adjunct AoM Clinical Faculty
Affiliate AoM Clinical Faculty
EDUCATION
1998-2000: Bachelor of Science, Natural Health Science, Bastyr University, Kenmore WA
2001: Certificate, Advanced Herbal Studies in Gynecology, Internal Medicine & Trauma, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Shanghai, PRC
2000-2001: Master of Science, Acupuncture and oriental Medicine, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
2007-2009: Doctor of Acupuncture and oriental Medicine, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
Women’s Health and Geriatrics Specialization;
Capstone: “Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy rates: a retrospective chart review,”
Mentors: Richard Hammerschlag, PhD; Tim Chapman, PhD; Elizabeth Burch, ND
2011–2012: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, NIH Grant R25 AT002879-04S1, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland OR
2011-2013: Certificate, Human Investigations Program, Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
2002–present: State of Washington Acupuncture License #1879 active
2011-present: State of Oregon Acupuncture License #153822 active
2011-2018: Oregon Medical Board Supervisor Approval
2018-present: State of California Acupuncture License #18187 active
2011-2021: First Aid certification, American Heart Association
2009-present: Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. American Heart Association
2008-present: Fellow, Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)
2005-present: Diplomate of Oriental Medicine #19146, National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and oriental Medicine (NCCAoM)
2001-2005: Diplomate of Acupuncture #19146 NCCAoM
1999: Clean needle certification, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM)
PUBLICATIONS
Papers
1. Conboy L, Taylor-Swanson L, Anderson BJ, Hullender Rubin L, Majd I, Altshuler D, Mitchell C, Taromina K, Bensky D, Cohen M, Wong B. Describing Chinese herbal medicine telehealth care for symptoms related to infectious diseases such as COVID-19: A prospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study protocol. Integrative Medicine Reports. 2023. In press.
2. Chao M, Reddy S, Hartogenesis W, Abrams D, Dhruva A, Ho E, Thompson-Lastad A, Thompson N, Leung I, Ashby J, Hullender Rubin L, Toveg M, Ritter V, Trejo E, Cheng J, Hecht F. Pragmatic research of acupuncture and pain counseling extended to inpatient services: the PRACXIS study of nonpharmacologic approaches to improve symptoms in diverse cancer patients. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). 2024, forthcoming.
3. Hullender Rubin L, Smith CA, Schnyer RN, Tahir P, Pasch L. Effect of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization-related anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 2022;45(1):69-80.
4. Ashby J, Toveg M, Ye H, Hullender Rubin L, Reddy S, and Chao MT. The Assessment and Treatment of Inpatient Cancer-Related Pain with Acupuncture: Development of a Manual. Med Acupunct. 2022;34(1):15-23.
5. Citkovitz C., Taylor-Swanson LJ, Davis R, Harris RE, Kligler B, Kong JT, Lao L, Mao J, Moré AOC, Napadow V, Hullender Rubin L, Schnyer R, Wayne PD, Witt CM. Turning Point: A review of key research and engagement in 2021.Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2021; 27(12): 1018-1022.
6. Schnyer RN, Hullender Ye H, Rubin L. Overcoming barriers in clinical acupuncture research: translating clinical practice into fundamental science. Medical Acupuncture. 2020; 32(6):388-390.
7. Hullender Rubin, L, Veleber S. Hospital-Based Acupuncture Integration: Access, Reimbursement, and Implementation. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2020; 26(5):356-359.
8. Opoku-Anane J, Orlando MS, Lager J, Lester F, Cuneo J, Pasch L, Poder L, Peterson B, Hullender Rubin L, Giudice LC. The development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain center. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders 2020; 12(1):3-9.
9. Taylor-Swanson, L., Mitchell, C., Hullender Rubin, L. E., Taromina, K., & Conboy, L. (2020). COVID-19 trial for U.S. patients. The Lantern. Retrieved on April 28, 2020 from https://www.thelantern.com.au/covid-19
10. Hullender Rubin LE. Point of influence: what is the role of acupuncture in in vitro fertilization outcomes? Medical Acupuncture. 2019; 31(6):329-333.
11. Hullender Rubin LE, Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Chao MT, Leclair CM. Acupuncture augmentation of lidocaine therapy for provoked, localized vulvodynia: a feasibility and acceptability pilot study. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Diseases. 2019; 23(4):279-286.
12. Hullender Rubin LE. The comprehensive treatment of provoked, localized vulvodynia with acupuncture and associated modalities. Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2019; 120:16-27
13. Mao JJ, Davis RT, Coeytaux R, Hullender Rubin L, Kong JT, MacPherson H, Napadow V, Schnyer R, Wayne PM, Witt C, Harris R. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: recommendations to Medicare/Medicaid from the Society for Acupuncture Research. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019; 25(4):1-3.
14. Hullender Rubin LE, Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Rowe R, Wimberly A, Leclair CM. Acupuncture augmentation of lidocaine therapy for provoked, localized vulvodynia: a protocol for a feasibility and acceptability pilot study. Meridians: Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2018; 5(4):5-15.
15. Hullender Rubin LE, Sgarlata CS. A Comment on “Effect of acupuncture vs. sham acupuncture on live births among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a randomized clinical trial.” Meridians: Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2018; 5(3):30.
16. Hullender Rubin LE, Anderson B, Craig LB. Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization research: current and future directions. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2018; 36(2):117-122.
17. Hullender Rubin LE. Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Degree Title Designation Delphi Final Report. Eden Prairie, MN. 2017.
18. Hullender Rubin LE, Opsahl MS, Wiemer KE, Mist SD, Caughey AB. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Pregnancy Outcomes. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. 2015; 30(6):602-612.
19. Witt CM, Aicken M, Cherkin D, Chun TC, Elder C, Flower A, Hammerschlag R, Liu JP, Lao LX, Phurrough S, Ritenbaugh C, Hullender Rubin L, Schnyer R, Wayne PM, Rafferty Withers S, Bian ZX, Young J, Berman BM. Effective Guidance Document (EGD) for Chinese Medicine: A Consensus Document. Trials. 2014; 15:169.
20. Craig, LB, Hullender Rubin L, Peck JD, Anderson M, Marshall LA, Soules MR. Acupuncture Performed Before and After Embryo Transfer: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2014; 59(2):313-320.
21. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Taylor-Swanson L, Ackerman D. Acupuncture And In Vitro Fertilization Live Births – A Retrospective Chart Review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2013; 19(7):637-643.
22. Hullender Rubin L, Cantor D, Marx B. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Traditional Chinese Medicine – A Case Study. Medical Acupuncture. 2013; 25(3):232-237.
23. Marx B, Hullender Rubin L, Milley R, Hammerschlag R, Ackerman D. A Prospective, Patient-Centered Data Collection Program at an Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Teaching College. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2013; 19(5):410-415.
24. Hullender Rubin L, Marx B. Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Clomid and Traditional Chinese Medicine – A Case Study. Medical Acupuncture. 2012; 24(4):273-280.
25. Hullender Rubin L. Adjunctive Role of Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture in an In Vitro Fertilization Cycle – A Case Study. American Acupuncturist. 2010; 52:16-19.
26. Hullender L. Vaginismus Successfully Treated with Chinese Medicine − A Case Study. American Acupuncturist. 2009; 49:24-27.
27. Hullender L. Acupuncture Improves In Vitro Fertilization Pregnancy Rates – A Retrospective Chart Review. Doctoral Capstone. Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Library Press: Portland, OR. 2009.
Abstracts
1. Phillipi K, Kamel LA, Hullender Rubin L, Jeelani R, Soy T. Does individualized pre- and post-embryo transfer acupuncture affect live birth rates? Fertility & Sterility. 2022; 118(4):Supp E269-E270.
2. Hullender Rubin L, Sgarlata CS, Hogue M, Pate L, Richards E, Jin H. P-546 Birth outcomes from acupuncture added to frozen embryo transfer (FET) of autologous embryos without genetic screening: a retrospective cohort study. Fertility & Sterility. 2020; 114(3):e330.
3. Hullender Rubin L, Sgarlata CS, Hogue M, Pate L, Richards E, Jin H. P-843 Impact of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on frozen embryo transfers (FET) of autologous embryos with comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS): a retrospective cohort study. Fertility & Sterility. 2020; 114(3):e450-451.
4. Taylor-Swanson L, Hullender Rubin L, Taromina K, Mitchell C, Conboy L. Describing Chinese herbal medicine telehealth care for symptoms related to infectious diseases such as COVID-19: a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study. Integrative Medicine Research. 2020; 9:100498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2020.100616
5. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Wiemer KE, Mist S. Live births in women who integrate whole systems traditional Chinese medicine with IVF: does age matter? Fertility & Sterility. 2017; 108(3):S352.
6. Hullender Rubin L., Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Leclair CM. Acupuncture Augmentation of Lidocaine Treatment for Provoked, Localized Vulvodynia. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Diseases. 2017; 21(4S):S2-S3.
7. Hullender Rubin L. Leclair CM, Schnyer RN, Mist SD, Rowe R, Wimberly A, Chapman T. P-83. Provoked, Localized Vulvodynia treatment with acupuncture and lidocaine feasibility pilot study protocol. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2016; 22(1):A36-A37
8. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl M, Wiemer K, Humphrey A, Allen P, Mist S, Ackerman D. The effects of adjuvant Whole-systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization live births: a retrospective cohort study [abstract]. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2014; 20(5):A12-A13.
9. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl M, Wiemer K, Humphrey A, Allen P, Mist S, Ackerman D. O-7. Adjuvant whole systems Traditional Chinese Medicine improved fresh, non-donor In Vitro Fertilization live births: a retrospective chart review [abstract]. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2013; 19(7):A4.
10. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl M, Wiemer K, Craig L, Ackerman D. P-5. A retrospective chart review comparing two acupuncture protocols on the day of in vitro fertilization fresh embryo transfer: do the points matter? [abstract]. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2013; 19(7):A1
11. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Ackerman DL. Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization live birth outcomes - a retrospective chart review. [Abstract]. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012; 12(Suppl 1):P71.
12. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Ackerman DL. Acupuncture and donor egg in vitro fertilization cycles - a retrospective chart review comparing two acupuncture protocols. [Abstract]. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012; 12(Suppl 1):P219.
Book reviews
1. Hullender Rubin L. Book review: Feed your Fertility: Your Guide to Cultivating a Healthy Pregnancy with Chinese Medicine, Real Food, and Holistic Living by Emily Bartlett and Laura Erlich. Meridians Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2015; 2(3):30-31,44
2. Hullender Rubin L. Book review: Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction: An Integrated Approach to Treatment and Management by Irina Smelskyj and Lianne Aquilina. American Acupuncturist. 2015; 69:43-44.
3. Hullender Rubin L. Book review: Chinese medicine in fertility disorders by Andreas Noll and Sabine Wilms. American Acupuncturist. 2010; 54:30-31.
Clinical Pearl
1. Hullender Rubin L. How do you treat Blocked Menses (Secondary Amenorrhea) in your clinical practice? Meridians Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2015; 2(1): 33.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Oral Presentations
1. Hullender Rubin L, Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Leclair CM. Acupuncture augmentation of lidocaine treatment for Provoked Localized Vulvodynia – a pilot study. XXIV Congress for the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. 2017, Mendoza, Argentina.
2. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Weimer KE, Mist SD, Caughey AB. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Symposium for Portland Area Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, Portland OR
3. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Weimer KE, Humphrey AA, Allen PC, Mist S, Ackerman D. The Effects of Adjuvant Whole-Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Live Births: A Retrospective Cohort Study. International Research Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health, 2014, Miami, FL.
4. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Weimer KE, Humphrey AA, Allen PC, Mist S, Ackerman D. Adjuvant whole systems Traditional Chinese Medicine improved fresh, non-donor In Vitro Fertilization live births: a retrospective chart review. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference, 2013, Ann Arbor, MI.
5. Hullender L, Opsahl MS. Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy rates – a retrospective chart review. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference, 2010, Chapel Hill NC.
6. Hullender L, Opsahl MS. Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy rates – a retrospective chart review. Symposium for Portland Area Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2010, Portland OR.
Poster Presentations
1. Phillipi K, Kamel LA, Hullender Rubin L, Jeelani R, Soy T. Does individualized pre- and post-embryo transfer acupuncture affect live birth rates? American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. 2022. Anaheim, CA.
2. Hullender Rubin L, Sgarlata CS, Hogue M, Pate L, Richards E, Jin H. P-546 Birth outcomes from acupuncture added to frozen embryo transfer (FET) of autologous embryos without genetic screening: a retrospective cohort study. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. 2020. Virtual conference due to COVID-19.
3. Hullender Rubin L, Sgarlata CS, Hogue M, Pate L, Richards E, Jin H. P-843 Impact of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on frozen embryo transfers (FET) of autologous embryos with comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS): a retrospective cohort study. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. 2020. Virtual conference due to COVID-19.
4. Taylor-Swanson L, Hullender Rubin L, Taromina K, Mitchell C, Conboy L. Describing Chinese herbal medicine telehealth care for symptoms related to infectious diseases such as COVID-19: a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study. Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine – Society for Acupuncture Research International Research Conference. 2020. Virtual conference due to COVID-19.
5. Hullender Rubin L, Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Leclair CM. A pilot study of acupuncture augmentation of lidocaine for the treatment of provoked localized vulvodynia – an exploratory analysis of changes in pain based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference. 2019, Burlington, VT.
6. Hullender Rubin L, Mist SD. Characteristics of patients who integrate Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine with In Vitro Fertilization. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference. 2019, Burlington, VT.
7. Hullender Rubin, L, Opsahl MS, Wiemer KE, Mist S. Live births in women who integrate whole systems traditional Chinese medicine with IVF: does age matter? American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. 2017, San Antonio, TX.
8. Hullender Rubin L, Mist SD, Schnyer RN, Leclair CM. Acupuncture augmentation of lidocaine treatment for Provoked Localized Vulvodynia – a pilot study. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference. 2017, San Francisco, CA.
9. Hullender Rubin L, Leclair CM, Schnyer RN, Mist S, Rowe R, Wimberly A, Chapman T. Provoked, Localized Vulvodynia Treatment with Acupuncture and Lidocaine Feasibility Pilot Study Protocol. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference, 2015, Boston, MA.
10. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Weimer K, Craig LB, Ackerman DL. A retrospective chart review comparing two acupuncture protocols on the day of in vitro fertilization fresh embryo transfer: do the points matter? Society for Acupuncture Research Conference, 2013, Ann Arbor, MI.
11. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Ackerman DL. Poster 71. Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization live birth outcomes - a retrospective chart review. International Research Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health, 2012, Portland, OR.
12. Hullender Rubin L, Opsahl MS, Ackerman DL. Poster 219. Acupuncture and donor egg in vitro fertilization cycles - a retrospective chart review comparing two acupuncture protocols. International Research Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health, 2012, Portland, OR.
GRANTS
2020: Mount Zion Health Fund Travel Award
2018: Mount Zion Health Fund Travel Award
2013: National Vulvodynia Association Medical Research Fund Grant
2013: Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Faculty Scholarship Grant
2013: Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
2012: Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Faculty Scholarship Grant
AWARDS
2017-2018: Top Doctor in Acupuncture
2017: Fellow, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases
2017: Pioneer in the Advancement of Integrative Fertility Care, Integrative Fertility Symposium
2017: Society for Acupuncture Research Annual Meeting Junior Researcher Scholarship
2012: Trainee Poster Honorable Mention, International Society for Complementary Medicine Research, International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health
2012: Trainee Scholarship, Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care
2008: Trustee Scholarship, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND AFFILIATIONS
Member
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
ASRM, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group (CIM- SIG)
European Society of Human Reproduction and Endocrinology
International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
ISSVD, North American Chapter
Oregon Acupuncture Association
Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR)
Society for Integrative Oncology
Leadership
2018-2021: Board Member, Society for Acupuncture Research
2018-2021: Chair, Hospital Base Acupuncturist SIG
2020: Past Chair, ASRM, CIM- SIG
2019: Immediate Past Chair, ASRM, CIM- SIG
2018: Chair, ASRM, CIM- SIG
2017: Chair Elect, ASRM, CIM- SIG
2016: Vice Chair, ASRM, CIM- SIG
2012-2017: Commissioner, Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
2019-2021: Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine Institutional Review Board
2013-2018: OCOM Institutional Review Board
2011-2013: OCOM College Research Committee
2011-2013: OCOM Faculty Senate
COURSES TAUGHT
Doctoral
2017-2018: Research Methods (BU AM7113)
2017-2018: Research Skills (BU AM7114)
2017-2018: Clinical Internship and Case Analysis (ACTCM AOM 9241)
2015-2023: Research Module (OCOM PD711)
2010-2018: Infertility AoM Module (OCOM AA711)
2009-2018: Infertility Biomedicine Module (OCOM BP711)
2010-2018: Clinical Supervisor (OCOM CL711)
2011-2013: Clinical Case Studies (OCOM CL719)
Master’s
2015: TCM Pathology and Therapeutics IV (CM650)
2011-2012: Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory (CM 500)
2012: Oriental Medicine Research I (RE 500)
2012: Oriental Medicine Research Project I-III (RE 650)
2011-2013: Clinical Supervisor
Continuing Education eLearning
Rosefinch Academy Acupuncture for Fertility Series
2021-ongoing: Ethics (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Safety (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: What’s the evidence? (research overview) (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Western fertility assessment and treatment (2.5hrs)
2021-ongoing: Focus on menses (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Focus on sperm (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Focus on timed intercourse (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Focus on medicated cycles and IUI (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Focus on IVF and FET (2hrs)
2021-ongoing: Diet, lifestyle, toxins, and supplements (2hrs)
2023: Transcutaneous Electro-acupuncture Stimulation (TEAS) & Fertility (2hrs)
2023: Acupuncture for fertility master class: diminished ovarian reserve (live only)
2023: Holistic Approaches to Pelvic Pain: A multi-disciplinary workshop for providers (live only)
Healthy Seminars
2012-ongoing: Learn how acupuncture improves IVF success and how to effectively communicate the research to patients and doctors (5hrs)
2015-ongoing: Improve medicated and natural IUI cycle outcomes with adjuvant whole systems TCM (3hrs)
2015-ongoing: Improve IVF or controlled ovarian hyperstimulation outcomes with adjuvant whole systems TCM (5hrs)
STUDENTS MENTORED – names redacted in accordance with FERPA
Doctoral
2019-2020: (Study protocol) 2 students
2014: (Case Study)
2013: (Literature Review)
2012: (Case Study)
2012: (Case Study)
2010-2012: (Case Study, Capstone)
Master’s
2014-2015: (OM Research Project) 2 students
2013-2014: (OM Research Project) 5 students
2011-2012: (OM Research Project) 4 students
WORKSHOPS AND INVITED TALKS
1. Hullender Rubin L. Transcutaneous Electroacupuncture Stimulation and Fertility. International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference. October 2023.
2. Hullender Rubin L. State of the evidence: acupuncture and fertility. Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, April 2023.
3. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and IVF-related anxiety. Seattle Reproductive Symposium May 2022.
4. Hullender Rubin L. State of the evidence: acupuncture and fertility. Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, April 2022.
5. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and IVF-related anxiety. YoSan Reproductive Medicine Symposium March 2022.
6. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and FETs. The evolution of IVF acupuncture. TAO Kongress virtual conference. September 2021.
7. Hullender Rubin L. The evolution of IVF acupuncture. TCM Kongress virtual conference. May 2021
8. Hullender Rubin L. State of the evidence: acupuncture and fertility. Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, April 2021.
9. Barker NM, Hullender Rubin L, Mallik RL, Judge A. Fertility patient support strategies. Interactive Session. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. October 2020. Virtual conference due to COVID-19.
10. Levett K, Hullender Rubin L, Betts D, Citkovitz C, Taylor-Swanson L. Acupuncture to promote women’s health across the lifespan: translating research to practice and back. Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine – Society for Acupuncture Research Conference. September 2020.
11. Hullender Rubin, L. Reducing the burden of infertility. International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference. July 2020. Virtual conference due to COVID-19.
12. Hullender Rubin L. Writing a research question for difficult-to-study interventions like acupuncture. Seattle Institute for East Asian Medicine. February 2020.
13. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture. UCSF FCM 170.08 Complementary Paths of Medicine, November 2019.
14. Hullender Rubin L, Chan S. Acupuncture for anxiety. UCSF Integrative Psychiatry: Cultivating Wellness in Mental Health Care. November 2019
15. Sgarlata C, Hullender Rubin L, Domar A. PC07: Managing ART patient stress and anxiety: Integrative mind-body approaches. Pre-Congress Workshop. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, October 2019.
16. Hullender Rubin L. When sex hurts: the channels for treatment of vulvodynia with acupuncture. British Acupuncture Council Conference, September 2019.
17. Hullender Rubin L, Conboy L, Anderson B. Acupuncture won’t help you get pregnant: an overview of the current evidence. Society for Acupuncture Research Conference, June 2019.
18. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference, November 2018.
19. Dhruva A, Hullender Rubin L. Introduction to Integrative Medicine: Demonstration of Diagnostic Approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. UCSF Health and the Individual. Oct 2018.
20. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture. UCSF FCM 170.08 Complementary Paths of Medicine, Oct 2018.
21. Jungheim E, Eskew A, Hullender Rubin L, Lee S. PC08: PCOS: Multidisciplinary Insights. Pre-Congress Workshop. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2018.
22. Hullender Rubin L. The efficacy or effectiveness of acupuncture: which lens offers clarity? Evidence Based Acupuncture Symposium. September 2018.
23. Hullender Rubin L. Pre-Pregnancy Preparation. Roundtable discussion. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. October 2017.
24. Hullender Rubin L. Exemplars from Clinic and a Research Unit: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Integration with Biomedicine. University of California San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Case Conference. October 2017
25. Hullender Rubin L. Frozen Embryo Cycles – Effective strategies to integrate Whole Systems TCM. Integrated Fertility Symposium March 2017
26. Hullender Rubin L. Whole Systems TCM and Fresh IVF Cycles – Where’s the evidence? Integrated Fertility Symposium March 2017
27. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and Stress. AIGA Portland Hustle for Your Health. March 2017.
28. Hullender Rubin L. Dose-dependent Acupuncture and the Impact on In Vitro Fertilization. Round Table Discussion. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress. October 2016.
29. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and In Vitro Fertilization. Seattle Reproductive Medicine Symposium May 2016.
30. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine on Infertility. Women in Balance Symposium. National College of Natural Medicine. March 2016.
31. Hullender Rubin L. How Acupuncture Works: Biological Correlates of Acupuncture. Portland Society Obstetricians and Gynecologists. December 2015
32. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine on Infertility. 39th Annual Pacific NW Update in Ob-Gyn and Women’s Health. OHSU. November 2015.
33. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Columbia University. Center for Comprehensive Wellness/ Integrative Therapies Program. November 2015.
34. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – New York. Research Grand Rounds. November 2015.
35. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. YinOva Center. November 2015.
36. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Roundtable discussion. American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting. October 2015.
37. Hullender Rubin L. Basal Body Temperature Charts and TCM. OCOM Clinic Seminar. August 2015.
38. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Mayo Clinic, Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. June 2015.
39. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture and Lidocaine as a Treatment for Provoked Vestibulodynia. OCOM Doctoral Research Grand Rounds. May 2015.
40. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. OCOM Research Grand Rounds. May 2015.
41. Hullender Rubin L. Designing Clinical Acupuncture Research Trials in Women’s Health. OCOM Doctoral Research Grand Rounds. May 2015
42. Hullender Rubin L, Rubio R. Panel – Combining herbs with IVF and Medicated Cycles. Integrated Fertility Symposium, May 2015
43. Horn B., Lewis R, Brown L, Hullender Rubin L. Panel – Is there still a role for IVF acupuncture on embryo transfer day. Integrated Fertility Symposium, May 2015
44. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture & In Vitro Fertilization: Safe and effective strategies to significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. Acupuncture Society of Virginia live continuing education course. April 2015.
45. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. April 2015.
46. Hullender Rubin L. Impact of Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Oregon Fertility Consultants. OHSU. March 2015.
47. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture & IVF: Effective & safe strategies to significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. New England School of Acupuncture live continuing education course. September 2014.
48. Hullender Rubin L. Learn how acupuncture improves IVF success and how to effectively communicate research to patients and doctors. ProD Seminars live webinar. June 2014.
49. Hullender Rubin L, Citkovitz C, Betts, D. The Craig IVF acupuncture protocol: a failure or a success? Medigogy.com live webinar. May 2014.
50. Hullender Rubin L, Peterson H, Barbieri E, Peterson C. Integrative Medicine panel on Fertility. Student Association for Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Day. January 2014.
51. Hullender Rubin L. The feasibility of acupuncture for provoked, localized vulvodynia: Study design considerations. Women’s Health Research Retreat. Oregon Health & Science University. January 2014
52. Stener-Victorin E, Hullender Rubin L. Designing translational research in women’s health. Co-presenter. Society for Acupuncture Research, Pre-conference Workshop. March 2013.
53. Hullender Rubin L. The complexity of a Traditional Chinese Medicine intervention. Effective Guidance Document for Chinese Medicine: Consensus Workshop. April 2012.
54. Hullender Rubin L. IVF through a TCM lens. Jade Institute evening lecture series. October 2010.
55. Hullender Rubin L. Traditional Chinese Medicine challenges in research. Portland State University, Systems Science Department. April 2012.
56. Hullender Rubin L. Acupuncture use and safety. OCOM Oriental Medicine Research II Course. April 2012.
57. Hullender Rubin L. Basal Body Temperature chart basics. OCOM Online Continuing Education. March 2012.
58. Hullender Rubin L. Basal Body Temperature charts and Chinese medicine. OCOM Clinic Seminar. July 2011, January 2012, February 2012.
59. Ackerman DL, Milley R, Hullender Rubin L. Capstone Research Methods: Retrospective Chart Review. OCOM DAOM Research Module. July 2011.
60. Hullender Rubin L. IVF through a TCM lens. Jade Institute evening lecture series. February 2010.
61. Hullender Rubin L. Enhancing your fertile potential with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Resolve of Washington Annual Conference. March 2007, April 2009.
62. Craig LB, Gianarelli S, Hullender L. Acupuncture in Women’s Health: Is the needle the answer? Seattle OB/GYN Society and Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology at Virginia Mason. April 2005.