Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Faculty

LOCAL TCM PRACTITIONERS

  • John Chen
  • PharmD, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
    OMD, South Baylo University, Anaheim, CA
    President, Art of Medicine Press, City of Industry, CA
    Editorial Board Member, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Los Angeles, CA Professor, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, CA
    Professor, Yo San University of TCM, Santa Monica, CA
    Review Committee Member, American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Santa Cruz, CA
    Assistant Professor, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA Co-management of Herbs, Formulas, and Pharmaceuticals

  • Gary Dolowich
  • MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    BAc (UK), College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, England
    Former Faculty, Traditional Acupuncture Institute, MD
    Faculty, Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, FL
    Professor, Five Element Specialty, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Psychology and Counseling
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Benzheng Fang
  • Co-founder, International Micro-acupuncture Research Institute, Hong Kong
    Former Director, Micro-acupuncture Research Institute, Xi’an, China
    Neurology

  • Sharon Feng
  • MD (China), Shanghai Second Medical University, China
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Director, Clinic Quality Control, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Chair, Department of Gynecology, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Gynecology and Obstetrics
    Women’s Health and Endocrinology Specialization

  • L. Francesca Ferrari
  • DMQ (China), Western District Medical Qigong Science and TCM Research Institute, Beijing, China
    DTCM (China), Ministry of Health, China
    Instructor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Associate Dean, Medical Qigong Science, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Associate Director, Medical Qigong Clinic, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Overseas Faculty (Dean of TCM), Medical Qigong College, Henan University of TCM, China Traditional Chinese Medical Qigong
    Medical Qigong in Cancer Treatment Specialization

  • Bob Flaws
  • Certificates in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology & Tuina, Shanghai TCM University, China Certificate in Massage Therapy, Boulder School of Massage Therapy, CO
    BA, American Literature, Middlebury College, VT
    Founding Member, Former President, Former BOD Member, Lifetime Fellow, Acupuncture Association of Colorado
    Fellow & Former Governor, National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
    Fellow, Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (UK)
    Contributing Editor, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
    Former Chagdzo (Treasurer), Chopon (Master of Ceremonies), Omdze (Cantor), and Lopon (Acharya/Teacher), Longchen Nyingthig School of Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism Founder & President, Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.
    Psychology and Counseling
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Naiqiang (John) Gu
  • BS (China), TCM, Shanghai TCM University, China

    Former Chair and Professor, Department of Dermatology, Shanghai TCM University, China Professor, MTCM and DAOM Program, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, CA

    Dermatology and External Diseases

  • Frank He
  • MS (China), Acupuncture, Liaoning College of TCM, China
    Former Instructor and Acupuncturist, Department of Acupuncture, Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning College of TCM, China
    Former Research Professor, Eye Acupuncture, Acupuncture Association of America Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Chair, Department of Acupuncture, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Orthopedic Medicine and Pain Management
    Neuromuscular Medicine and Pain Management Specialization

  • Genevieve Hsia
  • PhD (China), TCM Cardiology, China Academy of TCM, Beijing, China
    MS, Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
    President, Prime Herbs Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA
    Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Lucy Hu
  • MD (China), Shenyang University, China
    Diplomat in TCM, Chinese Acupuncture and Medical Institute, Hong Kong
    Former Pediatrician and Instructor, Dalian Children’s Hospital, China
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Pediatrics

  • Xiaoming Jin
  • PhD, Neurobiology and Anatomy, West Virginia University
    MS (China), Acupuncture, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Former Acupuncturist and Researcher, Zhejiang Institute of TCM, China
    Researcher, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
    Associate Dean, DAOM Program, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Scientific Foundation of Acupuncture
    Research Methodology
    Orthopedic Medicine and Pain Management

  • Jerry Alan Johnson
  • Master’s Degree in Medical Qigong (China), Hai Dian University,
    Medical Qigong College of Beijing, China
    DTCM (China), Clinical License, Ministry of Health, China
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Dean, Medical Qigong Science, Five Branches Institute, CA
    Director, Medical Qigong Clinic, Five Branches Institute, CA
    Founder and Executive Officer, International Institute of Medical Qigong
    Professor, Medical Qigong Science and Philosophy, Henan University of TCM, China
    Overseas Director, Medical Qigong Therapy, Henan University of TCM, China
    Council Board Member, World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, Beijing, China Ambassador of Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy to North America - World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
    External Advisory Committee, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
    Traditional Chinese Medical Qigong
    Medical Qigong in Cancer Treatment Specialization

  • Daofang Li
  • PhD (China), TCM, Shanghai TCM University, China
    Former President, Florida Acupuncture Association
    Former Supervisor, Oriental Medicine, Department of Alternative Medicine, Miami Heart Institute, FL
    Former Instructor and Practitioner, Florida Institute of TCM, St. Petersburg, FL
    Vice-Director and Professor, Surgical Department, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to the Shanghai TCM University
    Former Chief, Evaluation Panel of Research Project of Breast Cancer and Diseases, China National Committee of Science
    Gastroenterology

  • Peng Li
  • MD (China), Shanghai First Medical College, China
    Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Acupuncture and TCM, Hua San Hospital, Shanghai, China
    Former Chair and Professor, Department of Physiology, Shanghai Medical University, China Allied Health Professional, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
    Research Methodology
    Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Shaohua Li
  • Graduate, TCM, Shanghai TCM University, China
    Former Chief Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai TCM University, China
    Director, Shanghai Acupuncture Clinic, Oakland, CA
    Gynecology and Obstetrics
    Women’s Health and Endocrinology Specialization

  • Wallace Li
  • DAOM, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
    MS, Electrical Engineering, California State University, San Jose, CA
    Former Professor, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    TCM Classics and Contemporary Applications
    Gynecology and Obstetrics

  • Jeffrey Pang
  • MD (China), Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
    Contract Acupuncturist, Kaiser Hospital, Santa Teresa Pain Management Center, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Chair, Department of TCM Theory and Department of Herbology, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    EENT
    Oncology

  • Baogui Qin
  • BS (China), TCM, Liaoning College of TCM, China
    Honorary Professor, Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning College of TCM, China
    Professor, University of East-West Medicine, Sunnyvale, CA
    TCM Classics and Contemporary Applications
    Gynecology and Obstetrics

  • Zhuoyi Qiu
  • BS (China), TCM, Guangzhou University of TCM, China
    Former Professor and Chief Physician, Cardiology Section, Guangzhou University of TCM, China
    Former Vice-Chairman, Heart Association of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangdong Province, China
    Former Vice-Chairman, National Association of International Exchange and Cooperation in TCM University Education of China
    Professor, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, CA
    Director, Yilin International Acupuncture and Herb Center, Alhambra, CA
    Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Bernard Shannon
  • DMQ (China), Western District Medical Qigong Science and TCM Research Institute, Beijing, China
    DTCM (China), Ministry of Health, China
    Overseas Faculty (Executive Director of National and International Branches), Medical Qigong College, Henan University of TCM, China
    Traditional Chinese Medical Qigong
    Medical Qigong in Cancer Treatment Specialization

  • Min Shi
  • PhD (China), TCM, Guangzhou University of TCM, China
    Former Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Professor, Samra University, Los Angeles, CA
    Scientific Foundation of Acupuncture

  • Larry Short
  • Maestro and Director, GEF (a modern esoteric work school designed to make tools for higher human development available to everyone)
    Pioneer, Application of accelerated learning techniques to the learning of Holistic Health, Oriental Medicine, Body Work, and Spiritual Work
    Former Member, Avanta Network, Menninger Institute, Society of Accelerated Learning Techniques
    Instructor, Touch for Health, Malibu, CA
    Pedagogy

  • Caiping Tang
  • PhD (China), Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Guangzhou University of TCM, China
    Former Associate Professor and Attending Physician, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Guangdong
    Provincial Hospital of TCM, China
    Former Instructor, China International Medical University, Alhambra, CA
    Former Acting Academic Dean, Kyung San University, Garden Grove, CA
    Former Clinical Supervisor and Instructor, Dongguk Royal University, Los Angeles, CA
    Former Clinical Supervisor, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, San Jose, CA
    TCM Chair, DAOM Program, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Urology and Nephrology
    Endocrinology and Diabetes
    Women’s Health and Endocrinology Specialization

  • Yuanjin Tao
  • BS (China), TCM, Chengdu University of TCM, China
    MS (China), Integrative Western and TCM, Chongqing University of Medicine, China
    Former Physician and Instructor, Chongqing University of Medicine, China
    Medical Consultant, Moscow City Government, Russia
    Professor, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA
    Neurology

  • Douglas Wang
  • MD (China), Qinghai Medical University, China
    MTCM, American College of TCM, San Francisco, CA
    Former Director, Outpatient Department and Neuro-Psychiatry Department, Qinghai Third People’s Hospital, China
    Former Director, Chinese Bilingual Program, American College of TCM, San Francisco, CA
    Former Assistant Dean of Academic Studies, American College of TCM, San Francisco, CA Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Neuro-Psychiatrist, International Psychiatrist Training Center, Joint Project of WHO and Shanghai Psychiatry and Hygiene Center, China
    Case Management and Presentation
    Psychology and Counseling
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Yougeng Wang
  • BS (China), TCM, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
    Former Professor-Consultant, Hungarian Naturopathic Society
    Former Physician, First Affiliated Hospital of the China Academy of TCM, Beijing, China Allergy and Immunology
    Pulmonary Diseases

  • Yueru Wu
  • MD (China), Beijing Second Medical University, China
    Former Faculty, Clinic Department, Beijing Second Medical University, China
    Former Chief Resident, Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Beijing Hospital of TCM, China
    Former Professor, American College of TCM, San Francisco, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Joseph Changqing Yang
  • MS (China), Pattern and Human Constitution, Heilongjiang University of TCM, China
    PhD, Psychiatry, Kobe University, Japan
    Professor, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, CA
    Psychology and Counseling
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Joanna Zhao
  • BS (China), Shanghai TCM University, China
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Academic Dean and Clinic Director, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Chair, Department of Clinical Medicine and Department of Clinical Training, Santa Cruz, CA Pedagogy
    Oncology

     

    ZHEJIANG CHINESE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

  • Kefu Chai
  • PhD (China), TCM, Shanghai TCM University, China
    Member, Professional Committee for TCM Spleen and Stomach Diseases of Zhejiang Province, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Director, Department of Foreign Affairs, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Endocrinology and Diabetes
    Gastroenterology

  • Zhiqing Cheng
  • BS (China), TCM, Anhui College of TCM, China
    Former Director, Graduate Studies and Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Standing Committee, Zhejiang Provincial Committee for Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, China
    Cardiovascular Diseases
    Endocrinology and Diabetes

  • Yongsheng Fan
  • MS (China), TCM, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Deputy Director, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Deputy Director, Zhejiang Provincial TCM Committee, China
    Allergy and Immunology

  • Jianwei Lian
  • MS (China), TCM Formulas, Beijing College of TCM, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Department of TCM Foundation, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China Chief Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China Deputy Director, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Deputy Committee Director, TCM Formula Committee of the China Association of Chinese Medicine, China
    Oncology

  • Luwei Xiao
  • BS (China), Heilongjiang University of TCM, China
    President, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Deputy Director, Zhejiang Provincial Committee for Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, China
    Deputy Chief, Zhejiang Provincial Committee for TCM Orthopedics, China
    Chief, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Committee for Degree Evaluation, China Orthopedic Medicine and Pain Management

  • Shan Xu
  • MS (China), TCM, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Director, Department of Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Gastroenterology

  • Gengsheng Zhou
  • BS (China), TCM, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Chief Physician, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Board of Directors, Zhejiang Provincial TCM Committee, China
    Dean, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Pulmonary Diseases
    Gastroenterology
    Psychology and Counseling

     

    OTHER TCM INSTITUTIONS IN CHINA

  • Qingquan Liu
  • BS (China), TCM, Henan College of TCM, China
    Professor, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
    Chair and Chief Physician, Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
    Advisor, Master’s Degree Program, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
    Standing Committee Member and Deputy Secretary-General, Emergency Care Committee of the China
    Association of Chinese Medicine, China
    Editorial Board Member, China Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care, China
    Infectious Diseases and TCM Emergency

  • Wenjun Liu
  • MS (China), Integrative TCM and Western Medicine Nephrology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
    Review Committee Member, National Natural Science Foundation, Beijing, China
    Advisor, Master’s Degree Program, China Academy of TCM, Beijing, China
    Chief Physician, Department of Nephrology, Guanganmen Hospital Affiliated to the China Academy of TCM, Beijing, China

    Urology and Nephrology

  • Juyi Wang
  • BS (China), TCM, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
    Former President, Xuan Wu TCM Hospital, Beijing, China
    Former Standing Editor, American Journal of Integrative Medicine
    Former Senior Professor, China Academy of TCM, Beijing, China
    Former Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China

    Neuromuscular Medicine and Pain Management Specialization

  • Huangan Wu
  • PhD (China), Acupuncture, Shanghai TCM University, China
    Advisor, Doctoral Program, Shanghai TCM University, China
    Senior Editor, Journal of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, China
    Councilor, Chinese Acupuncture Society, China
    Vice President, Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, China

    Allergy and Immunology
    Gastroenterology

     

    WESTERN MEDICINE FACULTY

  • Garry C. Crummer, MD
  • MD, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    MA, Music Education, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, NY
    Volunteer Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego
    Vice Chairman, Pediatrics, Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz, CA

    Pediatrics
    EENT

  • Nadine Gassner, Ph.D.
  • PhD, Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene
    Former Research Associate, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
    Former Research Associate, Yale University School of Medicine, CT
    Research Associate, University of California, Santa Cruz
    Director of Research, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA

    Research Methodology
    Pedagogy

  • Craig M. Job, MD
  • MD, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
    Certified Family Practitioner, American Board of Family Practice
    Practicing Physician, Primary Care/Family Practice/Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA Former Consultant, Integrative/Holistic Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA
    Consultant, Integrative/Holistic Medicine, Five Branches Institute, San Jose, CA

    Gastroenterology

  • Samuel LeBaron, MD
  • MD, University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, Alberta, Canada
    PhD, Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University
    Director, Center of Education in Family and Community Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
    Professor, Family Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
    Recipient, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Humanism in Medicine Award in 2003
    Volunteer, Arbor Free Clinic, Menlo Park, CA
    Co-founder, International Alliance in Service and Education

    Psychology and Counseling
    Pedagogy
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Dawn Motyka, MD
  • MD, University of California, Davis
    Former Speaker, Radio Show - Health Matters
    Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz, CA
    Treasurer and Board of Directors, Santa Cruz County Medical Society, CA

    Gynecology and Obstetrics
    Women’s Health and Endocrinology Specialization

  • Rev. Katherine R. O’Connell
  • PhD, Psychology, Licensed Psychologist
    MPH, Community Mental Health, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
    BA, Psychology, American University, Washington, DC
    RN, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
    Adjunct Professor, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
    Chancellor, East-West Interfaith Seminary, Santa Cruz, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA

    Psychology and Counseling
    Psychotherapy and Psychiatry Specialization

  • Sylvestre G.Quevedo, MD
  • MD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
    MPH, Harvard University, School of Public Health, Boston, MA
    Former Executive Director, Center for Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA
    Former Attending Physician, Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Department of Medicine, O’Connor Hospital, San Jose, CA
    Member, Health and Public Policy Committee of Northern California
    Chairman, Board of Directors, Circulo de Vida (Community Self-Help Group for Cancer Survivors), San Francisco, CA
    Affiliated Faculty, Stanford Geriatric Education Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
    Associate Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
    Director, Clinical Programs, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

    Urology and Nephrology

  • Alan S.Wong, MD
  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY
    MS, Statistics, California State University, Hayward
    Former Principal Physician, Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
    Former Physician, Primary Care Clinic, The Permanente Medical Group, Milpitas, CA
    Professor, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA

    Research Methodology
    Allergy and Immunology
    Oncology

  • Anthony C.Wong, MD
  • MD, University of Illinois
    MTCM, Samra University of Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
    Former Physician, Emergency Department, Pacific Alliance Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Former Medical and Psychiatric Consultant, Special Service for Group, Los Angeles, CA

    Infectious Diseases and TCM Emergency