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In Memorium
Alex Berks, L.Ac., FABORM, CEFP.
August 14, 1964- January 1, 2012
Alex Berks, An ABORM Fellow, passed away from sarcoma on January 1. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife and our Fellow, Denise Weisner, and their children, Noah, 15, and Ethan, 9.
Alex’s passion for healing and his focus on the field of oncology began long before his sarcoma diagnosis in 2010. He studied the treatment of acupuncture for cancer patients at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, where he also lectured to oncologists. He co-founded the Association of Integrative Oncology and Chinese Medicine and authored a blog, Healthwithcancer.blogspot.com, where he shared freely of his research and knowledge.
An elder of the CEFP community, he infused his practice with Taoist principles. In his work with his fertility patients, he was, in Denise’s words, “a gentle giant with a heart of gold”. A devoted yogi, he would meditate for his patients during IVF transfers; integrating models of ancient medicine.
A proud father, he delighted in his boys’ interest in robotics, computers, sports and other school activities. A loving husband, Alex adored and respected Denise. Their partnership extended into their business, Natural Healing and Acupuncture in Los Angeles.
Many tributes to Alex begin with “I only met you a few times, but felt a connection….” That is because Alex had no pretense, and his humble self-confidence encouraged authentic relationships at first meeting. Equally at ease conversing with his professional medical community or with a clerk at the checkout counter, Alex was an inquisitive, compassionate man who valued every life. Our world is missing one beautiful soul, our loss is, like Alex was, quietly profound.
A memorial fund has been set up for Noah and Ethan at:
http://talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/AlexBerks.html, or directly to:
THE TALBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION
Alex Berks Fund
25003 JIM BRIDGER ROAD
HIDDEN HILLS, CA 91302
Rest in peace. B’Shalom. Namaste.
Denise, we are your Fellows in business and in Life.
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- New Infertility reference book, Infertility and Assisted Reproduction (Hardcover), available at Amazon.com
Botros Rizk (Editor), Juan A. Garcia-Velasco (Editor) , Hassan N. Sallam (Editor), Antonis Makrigiannakis (Editor)
This comprehensive textbook includes a chapter on IVF & Acupuncture by ABORM Members.
Chapter 61:Revolution in ART, How TCM Impacts Reproductive Outcomes: Magarelli, Cridennda, Cohen
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Congratulations to all of the Fellows of the ABORM.
Now that you are a Fellow of the ABORM be sure to use the abbreviation (FABORM) on your business material as well as on any advertising or media events. Physicians and the public want to know that their practitioner is a board certified specialist.
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One of the primary aims of ABORM is to promote advancement in education and research in integrative reproductive medicine. The Governing Board has set the pre-requisite hours in ABORM approved courses to sit for ABORM exams. Hours required: 45
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- Our member’s hard work is resulting in considerable advances in the field of integrative reproductive medicine. We are always pleased to report on rewarding educational opportunities, the publication of highly regarded research, and/or exciting clinical trials. Below you will find links to past issues of ABORM Newsletters.
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