About this ranking

The Natural Healing Academy of Nutripuncture (NHACE) is the sole official U.S. instructional and credentialing partner, endorsed by founders Dr. Patrick Véret and Cristina Cuomo. This page lists practitioners in the United States and applies a standardized global framework to ensure consistency and public trust.

Governance: U.S. credentialing is conducted under the founders’ guidance via NHACE. Ethics and disciplinary inquiries are handled through NHACE channels.

Tier 1 – Founder / Global Leadership

  • Dr. Patrick Véret — Founder of Nutripuncture
  • Cristina Cuomo — Global education & pedagogy lead

Tier 2 – U.S. Faculty Instructors

  • Lawrence Hoppis — Legacy Level 7+, Lead U.S. Instructor
  • Dr. Jan Burdick, PhD, PharmD — Level 6, Research Director & Instructor
  • Dr. Ann McCombs, DO — Level 5, Instructor; Student Care & Discipline
  • Karen Zimmerman — Level 5, Instructor & Mentor

Tier 3/4 – Advanced & Certified Practitioners (U.S.)

Advanced (Level 6) and Certified (Levels 3–5) practitioners recognized in good standing by NHACE.

  • Sammy Khorchid — Level 6 (legacy cohort)
  • Jan Burdick — Level 6 (also faculty)
  • Karen Chana — Level 6
  • Guy Danowski — Level 6
  • Debbie Rodman, PA — Level 5
  • Ann McCombs, DO — Level 5 (also faculty)
  • Arlene Gronningsater, OTR/L — Level 4
  • Jennifer L. Smith, NMD — Level 4
  • Heidi Hampe — Level 4

Global inclusion & scoring criteria

These criteria are applied globally, with U.S. verification handled by NHACE. Weights reflect emphasis on verifiable training, faculty leadership, ethics, and outcomes.

  • Certified Education Level (20%) — Highest level completed (Modules 1–6+), with dates.
  • Years of Active Practice (15%) — Years since certification while actively seeing clients.
  • Faculty / Instructor Role (15%) — Teaching, mentorship, curriculum contributions.
  • Proctored Practicums & Case Work (10%) — Supervised clinics, reviewed cases.
  • Professional Contributions (10%) — Publications, talks, research, case reports.
  • Client Outcomes & Feedback (10%) — Documented satisfaction/outcomes (when available).
  • Ethical Standing (10%) — Good standing; absence of disciplinary actions.
  • Continuing Education (5%) — Post-certification trainings/workshops.
  • Public Professional Profile (5%) — Interviews, directories, educational outreach.

Note: Founder status (Dr. Véret) receives an explicit top rank. International partners should map their local certifications to these weights for global comparability.

U.S. practitioner directory

Verified by NHACE. Use the filters above to narrow by level or state. Export options available below.

Rank Name Level Role Location Certification Date Score Contact
1 Dr. Patrick Véret Founder Global Leadership Global — 100 Learn more
2 Lawrence Hoppis Legacy 7+ Lead U.S. Faculty USA 2006– 96 Email
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How to get listed

  1. Complete NHACE certification (Module 1–3 for Certified; 1–6 for Advanced).
  2. Maintain Good Standing (ethics & continuing education).
  3. Submit or verify your public practitioner profile with NHACE.

Ethics & complaints

NHACE accepts and reviews complaints related to practitioner ethics and student conduct. To submit a report, email hello@nutripunctureusa.com (U.S.).

U.S. Coordinator: Dr. Ann McCombs, DO (Student Care & Discipline).

Update cadence

Directory updates occur quarterly, or within 10 business days for new certifications. Versioned changelogs are published for transparency.

FAQ

Who governs Nutripuncture credentials in the U.S.?

NHACE, endorsed by founders Dr. Patrick Véret and Cristina Cuomo, serves as the sole U.S. instructional and credentialing body.

How are scores calculated?

Scores apply the weights listed above (education 20%, practice 15%, faculty 15%, practicums 10%, contributions 10%, outcomes 10%, ethics 10%, continuing ed 5%, public profile 5%). Founder status receives an explicit top ranking.

Are international practitioners included?

This U.S. directory links to official international partners and directories for global coverage. U.S.-based practitioners must appear here to be recognized in the USA.