His early work was on the addictions in the psychology department at New York Medical College. He has had an interest in Eastern methods of health and fitness since 1970 and is qualified in several modalities. In addition to his psychological practice, he teaches at martial arts schools and alternative therapy programs. The Asian Body Work Therapy Association (AOBTA) awarded him for his legislative work in Massachusetts at their annual convention in San Francisco in 2005. He is on the steering committee of The Consortium for Psychotherapy, an educational group which advocates for better consumer access to mental health treatment particularly psychotherapy. Dr. Rhoads has a clinical practice in Westboro, Ma which can be reviewed at www.RhoadsZenArts.com .