When he graduated from Yo San in 1998, Richard might have imagined a full time acupuncture TCM practice. However, what unfolded in the ensuring years by Richard’s choice has included a range of activities that emerged out of expertise developed in earlier parts of his career as well as from his Yo San master’s degree.
A major step in diversifying his career was his move more than eleven years ago with his wife and three young daughters from his native Los Angeles to a new home in the semi-rural Napa Valley/Sonoma, California. In the tiny hamlet of Forestville The Rosen family acquired a very productive acre that provided space for the cultivation of exotic apples and several other fruit varieties. With the help of the entire family, Richard became comfortable in the role of part-time farmer and organic gardener. But being a steward of the earth was not enough for this Yo San graduate. Richard has additionally drawn from a prior career in computer programming continuing his in the role of development, marketing, consulting and maintenance of several software packages designed to assist TCM students and practitioners.
One product that assists TCM students in learning herbs was initially developed when he was struggling in the Yo San Program with the complexities of herbs and herbal formulas. Richard is also the author of a professional practice management software package, “TCM Pro”, which was utilized by the Yo San University Community Clinic for many years. He continues to promote this software package and works with numerous practices across the country regarding the use of that program.
Wearing another hat Richard is the proprietor of a Forestville, CA retail store called “The Good Life,” where he carries a complete line of herbs and other natural products. Finally, Richard carries on the Yo San University Ni Family tradition in a busy acupuncture practice in space adjacent to his retail store where he treats a wide range of conditions.
Need apples, herbs, software or a treatment while travel in California’s wine country? Contact Richard at ricahrd.thegoodlife@gmail.com.