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LOCAL TCM PRACTITIONERS

  • Eric Brand

    • L.Ac.
    Professor
    Eric Brand is a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Prior to his coursework at Pacific College, he studied Chinese language, religion, history, and cultural studies at the University of Colorado and the National Chengchi University in Taiwan. As a long-term resident of Taiwan, Eric completed a prolonged clinical internship in the Department of Chinese Medicine at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei. Beyond his internship in the departments of gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, and acupuncture at the hospital, Eric studied Chinese language and medicine with Dr. Nigel Wiseman and Dr. Feng Ye. To complement his clinical training in mainstream Chinese medical environments, Eric has a cultivated interest in Chinese herbal pharmacy, which he has pursued through an extended apprenticeship with a lineage-trained pharmacist and extensive travel and research of herbal quality discernment in mainland China.

    Eric currently works as a translator and editor for Paradigm Publications, and in the past he has also worked in Beijing as a translator, consultant, and chief coordinator for China’s largest Chinese medical publisher, Ren Min Wei Sheng Chu Ban She. He is the co-author of the Concise Chinese Materia Medica, and has edited a variety of modern and classical texts, including Case Histories from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De, Pathomechanisms of Heart Disease, Pathomechanisms of Liver Disease, A Heart Approach to Gynecology (Yi Zong Jing Jian), and Pathomechanisms of Spleen Disease. Eric has a passion for issues relating to Chinese language and translation, and he is a standing member of the advisory committee on English language terminology for the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. Eric is also active in the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM); he is the Chair of the AAAOM's Terminology Committee as well as the Chair of International Affairs for the AAAOM. Eric is the President of Legendary Herbs, and he has a passion for ginseng and hot springs

  • Christine Chang

    • L.Ac.
    Dr. Christine Chang, L.Ac. is a Board Certified and Licensed acupuncturist in the State of California. She maintains a private practice in Santa Monica, California.

    Her specialties include the treatment of all types of pain, immune disorders, digestive disorders, treating children, stress and anxiety and women’s health.

    She is well known for her vast knowledge and experience with Chinese Herbal Medicine. In addition to her busy practice, Dr. Chang, L.Ac., was Pharmacy Director, and lectures on Chinese Nutrition, Herbal formulas, Chinese Medical Language, and Chinese Patent Medicines at Emperor’s College in Santa Monica. Dr. Chang serves as an Herbal consultant to KPC Chinese Herbal Manufacturer in the USA, as well as, the AAAOM Board of Directors.

  • Misha Ruth Cohen

    • L.Ac., O.M.D.
    Misha Cohen graduated from San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and is the Clinical Director of Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine, Executive Director of the MRCE Foundation, Research Chairperson of Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, and Research Specialist of Integrative Medicine at the University of California Institute for Health and Aging, all in San Francisco. She is also an elected Fellow to the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has been practicing traditional Asian medicine for the past 33 years.
    For more than twenty years, Dr. Cohen has developed Chinese traditional medicine treatment protocols for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, PMS, infertility, endometriosis, HPV-related diseases and menopausal syndromes. She has written numerous articles, appeared on national radio and TV, and has published several books on the topics of HIV, hepatitis and other subjects. Dr. Cohen is recognized internationally as a senior teacher and leading expert in Chinese traditional medicine. She was invited several times by the Chinese government to present her programs, and her articles on HIV/AIDS have been officially translated for use in China.

  • Wanshan Hao

    • Professor
    Wanshan Hao graduated from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Currently Professor Hao holds the positions of professor, chief physician, academic advisor and clinical supervisor for doctoral and master students at Beijing University of TCM. He has worked in the field of Shang Han Lun as a teacher, practitioner and researcher for decades.
    Professor Hao has been invited to South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, France, and the Czech Republic to give lectures and professional talks. Professor Hao also has extensive clinical experience in treating diseases related to respiratory system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and other difficult and complex diseases using classical formulas.

  • Volker Scheid

    • Ph.D
    Professor
    Volker Scheid grew up in a family engaged in the cultivation of medicinal herbs. Following an apprenticeship as a gardener, he came to England to study phytotherapy and Chinese medicine, which he has practiced for 25 years. He soon became aware of the many problems associated with practicing so-called traditional medicines in a (post)modern society, leading him to engage with anthropology, science studies, and history. A PhD in medical anthropology in Cambridge, was followed by a Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. The former focused on exploring the diversity of Chinese medicine in modern China, the latter on its historical transformation from the twelfth century to the present. The results of these research projects have been published as Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China (Duke UP 2002) and Currents of Tradition: Chinese Medicine 1626-2006 (Eastland Press 2007), as well as numerous articles in both academic and clinically oriented journals.
    He is currently senior research fellow at the School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, funded by a Department of Health fellowship. His research focuses on developing new strategies of integrating East Asian medicines into western health care. In this role he is taking the strategic lead in developing EASTmedicine (East Asian Sciences and Traditions in Medicine) a new research centre at the University of Westminster. He is the president of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicines (IASTAM), and was recently awarded a visiting professorship by the Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. He continues to practice in London, and to lecture on Chinese medicine in the UK, Germany, and the US.

    official website http://www.volkerscheid.co.uk

    Schedule of talks in 2011: http://www.volkerscheid.co.uk/index.php/teaching/teaching_schedule/

  • Kevin Zhu

    • LAc
    Professor
    Kevin Zhu received his degree in 1988 from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, where he studied for six years. He worked as the Physician-in-Charge and a Lecturer for nine years at the Beijing First Teaching Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He served as the chief secretary for the National Academic Symposium and organized four symposiums on male diseases, urology, skin diseases, cancer, gynecology, and gastroenterology. Kevin developed the Acupuncture and Herb Treatment Software with the Qinghua University in China, and participated in the compilation of eight professional books.
    From January 1999 to May 2001, Kevin worked and taught at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He was the manager of the herbal pharmacy at the school’s clinic, in addition to supervising the clinical training for student interns. He was also a professor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco.
    Kevin specializes in pain management, dermatology and urology. He has years of experience utilizing a wide spectrum of TCM modalities, including herbs, acupuncture, Tuina, and moxibustion to provide an integrated TCM treatment plan for his patients. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys reading, swimming, table tennis and hiking. Professor Zhu teaches in the Departments of TCM Acupuncture, TCM Clinical Medicine, and TCM Clinical Training.

  • BenZheng Fang

    • 方氏微型針灸傳人，針灸疑難雜症專家
    Professor
    2008 年以來在校任教
    Co-founder, International Micro-acupuncture Research Institute, Hong Kong
    Former Director, Micro-acupuncture Research Institute, Xi’an, China
    Neurology

  • Jueyi Wang

    • Professor
    2009 年以來在校任教
    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

  • Dr. Lichun Huang

    • Professor
    2008 年以來在校任教
    Dr. Lichun Huang has been recognized as the world´s top expert in the field of Auricular Medicine.
    She has received the Recognition of Mastery and Lifetime Achievement Award at the World International Symposium on Auricular Therapy & Auricular Medicine.
    She has received a metal plaque award from the President of Italy, in recognition of the series of the treatments given to him during his visit to China.
    She led the delegation of the Chinese Acupuncturists to teach these skills to doctors in Cuba, and received the Friendship and Struggle Award and Certificate from Cuba´s President.
    Dr. Huang worked in the “301″ Military Hospital, the premier hospital in Beijing, for over 35 years before coming to the United States.

  • L. Francesca Ferrari

    • LAc
    DMQ (China), Western District Medical Qigong Science and TCM Research Institute, Beijing, China
    DTCM (China), Ministry of Health, China
    Associate Professor , Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA
    Department Co-Chair, Medical Qigong Science, Five Branches University, 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

    • LAc (CO), Dipl. Ac & CH (NCCAOM), CMT
    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) Ku

    • LAc
    Professor
    2008 年以來在校任教
    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

    • LAc
    Senior Professor
    自1997 年以來在校任教
    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

  • Lucy Hu

    • LAc, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM)
    Senior Professor
    自 1989 年以來在校任教
    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

  • Jeffrey Peng

    • 中醫針灸師,中醫理論與中草藥系主任
    Senior Professor
    自 1984 年以來在校任教
    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

  • Joanna Zhao

    • LAc, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM)
    Senior Professor
    自1984 年以來在校任教
    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

  • John Chen

    • PhD, PharmD, L.Ac
    Dr. John Chen's participation in the family tradition has led him to become a recognized authority in both Western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine. He has taught herbology and pharmacology at several prestigious universities including University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy, and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. He has also given seminars on herb-drug interactions for several regional and national organizations. Dr. Chen is currently a member of the Herbal Medicine Committee for the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, an herbal consultant for the California State Oriental Medical Association, and is on the review/editorial committee for American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program, and the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
    Research Areas: Chinese herbology, pharmacology

    Professional Memberships:
    Review committee member, American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
    Editorial board member, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
    Expert panel member, Discovery Health Channel
    Board member, Los Angeles Times “Festival of Health”
    Council member on Herbal Committee, California State Oriental Medical Association,
    Co-chair of Herbal Medicine Committee, American Association of Oriental Medicine
    Member, California Acupuncture Medicine Association
    American Pharmaceutical Association
    California Pharmaceutical Association
    American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
    California Society of Hospital Pharmacists

    Licenses & Certifications:
    California Acupuncture Board Acupuncture License
    California Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist

    Awards:
    Author of the Year, American Association of Oriental Medicine, 2004
    Honorary Speaker Award, California Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1997-1998
    Outstanding Achiever in the Chinese Community, Los Angeles radio station AM1600, 1997

     

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    WESTERN MEDICINE FACULTY

  • 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

  • Garry C. Crummer, MD

    • 西醫師
    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

  • 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

    • MPH, PhD
    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

    • 西醫師
    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

    • LAc, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM)
    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