Maria Broderick, Ed.D., MAOM, Lic.Ac. serves families of children with special needs with an integrative approach to wellness.   Dr. Broderick is a developmental psychologist and practitioner of Chinese medicine and currently serves as Associate Professor at the New England School of Acupuncture (at MCPHS University) where she directs clinical education and oversees the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Integrative Health.  Dr. Broderick earned her Doctorate in Human Development and Psychology at Harvard University and completed her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture.  She serves as the pediatric acupuncturist at Boston Medical Center.  Dr. Broderick’s training in developmental psychology and Chinese medicine are dedicated to the support of children on the autism spectrum.   Dr. Broderick’s clinical practice is informed by her research training at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she was appointed Lecturer in Education and Post-doctoral Research Fellow. While a graduate student in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, she received a Schweitzer Fellowship. She remains a Schweitzer Fellow for Life.

Maria Broderick is a Master Trainer in QST. 

Overview of QST by Maria Broderick and Louisa Silva

In 2008, Maria first learned about Qigong Sensory Training (QST) for Autism and invited Dr. Louisa Silva, QSTI founder and lead researcher, to Massachusetts to learn the therapy directly from her. Currently Dr. Broderick is one of few Master Trainers nationwide and the only Master Trainer on the East Coast. She serves on the Board of the Qigong Sensory Training Institute and is dedicated to disseminating the power of this approach to parents and providers.  She has collaborated with Dr. Silva on articles and presentations related to QST.  (Download their Autism_Advocate_Article article here).