FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, C.E.O.
David Epley, Ph.D., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM). B.A. Social Relations, Harvard College, and Research Fellow, Harvard Psychological Clinic Annex, Cambridge, MA; M.A. Psychology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA; Ph.D. Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Dipl.Ac. Florida School of Acupuncture, Oviedo, FL. Formerly. N.I.M.H. Postdoctoral Fellow, Community Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Associate Director of Medical Education, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL; Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University of South Florida Medical School, Tampa, FL; and Director, Florida School of Acupuncture, Oviedo, FL; President, ASAOM, among other teaching and administrative appointments. Currently, private practice of acupuncture, Tucson. Founder of ASAOM, Member of the Board of Directors, President and C.E.O.
Administration
Tim Dunn, M.Ac.O.M., A.A. Pima Community College, Tucson; Diploma in Massage Therapy, Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson, AZ; M.Ac.O.M., ASAOM. Tim was twice an extern at Haikou Provincial Hospital, Hainan, China. Administrative Dean, Admissions Director.
Jennifer Lan, B.S.(China), Cert. E.S.L. (China). B.S. Foreign Languages and Certificate in English as a Second Language, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Formerly, primary school teacher, Military Collective Farm, Yunnan Province; high school English teacher, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; China Ministry of Education/U.S. State Department Exchange Teacher, Battleground, Washington school district USA. Chinese Language Instructor, Director of China Study Program, Receptionist.
Donald Lightner, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). Studies in Art History and Business Administration, the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dipl. Ac. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Ordained monk in the Diamond Sangha Zen Lineage under Fr. Pat Hawk, Roshi, Tucson; Jukai (lay ordination) with John Tarrant, Roshi (Pacific Zen Institute, Santa Rosa, CA). Chado (Japanese Way of Tea) Certified Teacher in the Urasenke tradition of Chanoyu. Specializes in the making of tea utensils for Chanoyu and has shown in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ, Santa Fe and Taos, NM, Boston and Duxbury, MA, and Seattle, WA as well as in Belgium and the Netherlands. His work is in collections in many countries. Longtime student of Chinese calligraphy with Master Xu Datong. Resident Chinese Medicine Practitioner at Miraval Life in Balance Resort, Tucson. Currently, Private Practice of Chinese Medicine, Tucson. Instructor in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academic and Clinic Dean.
Daniel Munitz, B.S. Accounting studies, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ; B.S. Accounting, University of Arizona. Intern, understudy to Steven Phillips, CPA, Tucson. Formerly, athletic scholarhip, two year starter, Pima Community College Men’s Soccer Team. Currently, accountant in private practice, Tucson. Bookkeeper.
Melissa Uribe, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. Concentration: Environmental Education, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA; M.Ac. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Certified Quantum Energetic Disciplines Practitioner; Studied Energetic Medicine under Jo Dunning; Formerly Director of Operations for the Center for Child Advocacy and Research. Currently in Private Practice in Tucson, AZ. Instructor in Mind Body Medicine, Clinic Supervisor, and Assistant Dean.
Susan Wagner, MAcOM, L.Ac., NCCAOM, B.C.I.M., M.A.M., A.A., Occupational Medicine, University of Phoenix; M.Ac.O.M., Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, M.A.M., Auricular Medicine Institute, Orlando, FL. Retired HMCS (Dv) Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy. Formerly 22 years of Military Medicine. Master Training Specialist. Currently, private practice of Chinese Medicine, Tucson and Vail, AZ., Financial Aid Advisor, Registrar.
Lisa Williamson, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York City; graduated from an alternative communications high school, Edward R. Murrow, New York City; In subsequent years, studied a variety of disciplines, including yoga, Taoist meditation and many forms of bodywork and healing. She has seventeen years’ experience in an administrative office capacity, including being the Office Manager of a massage school and a Chiropractor in San Francisco. Additionally, she was the Registrar and Marketing Assistant at a Community Center in Northern California, and has over twenty years’ experience as a CA certified massage therapist. She lived in Mexico for seven years, where she taught yoga in Spanish, saw private massage clients and worked as the bilingual office assistant for a dentist. While living in Mexico, she was also active in animal rescue. She relocated to Tucson in 2011. ASAOM Administrative Assistant.
Stephen Wolf, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac., B.S. Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., M.Ac.O.M., Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson, AZ. Currently in private practice at Middle Path Acupuncture, Tucson, AZ. Specializes in pain management. ASAOM Clinic Coordinator, OSHA / HIPAA Oficer.
CORE FACULTY
Chiu-An Chang, D.O., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac./ CH(NCCAOM). B.A. Chemistry, Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Health Science and Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa; Internship, Tucson General Hospital; barefoot doctor training, Jiang Xi Province, China; Certificate, Acupuncture, Hong Kong Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association, Hong Kong. Formerly Clinic Dean ASAOM. Currently, member, Academy of Medical Acupuncture; member, American Board of Family Practice; family practice of Osteopathy and Chinese medicine, Tucson. Instructor in Oriental Nutrition and Neuromuscular Systems, Preceptor.
Jill Darban, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM). B.S. Medical Technology, Central Washington University, Ellenberg, WA. M.Ac.O.M. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Formerly, Medical Technologist, University Medical Center, Tucson. Specimen Curator, Washington State University/U.S. Transuranium and Uranium Tissue Registry, Spokane, WA. Medical Technologist, Sewickley Valley Hospital, Sewickley, PA. Assistant Instructor, ASAOM. Currently, Private Practice of Chinese Medicine, Tucson. Instructor in Clinic Skills, NCCAOM Acupuncture Exam Prep Course.
Talena DeBaun, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. (Eastern) Religious Studies, University of Arizona, Tucson; Certificate Zen Shiatsu, Desert Institute for the Healing Arts (DIHA), Tucson; NADA Auricular Acupuncture Certificate; studied qi gong and taiji with George Mera, Tucson; tuina with Joel Seigneur, Tucson and Bill Helm, San Diego; acupressure with Augustine Fong, Tucson and Burton Moore, Fayetteville, AR; Thai massage at WAT PO, Bangkok, Thailand; 5-element acupuncture with Joel Seigneur, Rosa Schneyer, Christy Allen and Doug Johnson, Tucson. Formerly, Western Regional Director, and Arizona Representative, Board of the American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association (AOBTA); Instructor and Clinic Supervisor, zen shiatsu, DIHA; Formerly ASAOM Clinic Dean. Currently, private practice of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Tucson. Instructor in 5-Element and Meridian Level Acupuncture, Clinic Supervisor.
Tony Della Croce, M.A., Cert. Tuina. B.A. and M.A. (ABD) Anthropology, University of Arizona. Currently, martial arts Practitioner/Instructor with North American Tang Shou Tao Association, Tucson; Taijiquan Instructor for Tucson Parks and Recreation. Instructor in Qigong and Tuina, Zang Fu Pathology, Tuina Clinic Supervisor, Tuina Area Head.
Cary Fontes, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., L.M.T., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. Fine Arts and Music, University of Arizona; Certification in Massage Therapy, Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson; Dipl. Ac., ASAOM. Formerly, Massage Therapist in private practice,Tucson. Currently, L.Ac. in private practice, Tucson. Master Tong/Dr. Tans’ Acupuncture, Clinic Supervisor.
Melissa (Holman) Uribe, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. Concentration: Environmental Education, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA; M.Ac. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Certified Quantum Energetic Disciplines Practitioner; Studied Energetic Medicine under Jo Dunning; Formerly Director of Operations for the Center for Child Advocacy and Research. Currently in Private Practice in Tucson, AZ. ASAOM Student Liaison, Instructor in Mind Body Medicine, ASAOM ADA Officer, Clinic Supervisor and Assistant Dean.
Jennifer Lan, B.S.(China), Cert. E.S.L. (China). B.S. Foreign Languages and Certificate in English as a Second Language, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Formerly, primary school teacher, Military Collective Farm, Yunnan Province; high school English teacher, Chengdu; China Ministry of Education/U.S. State Department Exchange Teacher, Battleground, Washington, USA. Chinese Language Instructor, Director of China Study Program, Receptionist.
Michelle Larson, L.M.T., M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM), Studies in Holistic Health, Prescott College, Tucson; M.Ac. ASAOM; Dipl.M.Th. Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson. Formerly, Director of Maternity Education, Cortiva Institute, Hoboken, N.J.; proprietor, Catalina Foothills Wellness Center, Tucson. Currently, private practice of Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. Clinic Supervisor, Preceptor.
Donald Lightner, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). Studies in Art History and Business Administration, the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dipl. Ac. Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Ordained monk in the Diamond Sangha Zen Lineage under Fr. Pat Hawk, Roshi, Tucson; Jukai (lay ordination) with John Tarrant, Roshi (Pacific Zen Institute, Santa Rosa, CA). Chado (Japanese Way of Tea) Certified Teacher in the Urasenke tradition of Chanoyu. Specializes in the making of tea utensils for Chanoyu and has shown in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ, Santa Fe and Taos, NM, Boston and Duxbury, MA, and Seattle, WA as well as in Belgium and the Netherlands. His work is in collections in many countries. Longtime student of Chinese calligraphy with Master Xu Datong. Resident Chinese Medicine Practitioner at Miraval Life in Balance Resort, Tucson. Currently, Private Practice of Chinese Medicine, Tucson. Instructor in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academic and Clinic Dean.
Qing Liu, B.T.C.M.(China), L.Ac., Dipls. Ac./CH(NCCAOM). B.T.C.M. Nanjing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China; general studies at Pima Community College, Tucson. Formerly, Physician, Nantong TCM Hospital, China; Physician and Supervisor of interns, Yangzhou University Medical Center, China. Currently, Acupuncturist and Herbalist in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Chinese Herbology, Clinic Supervisor, Bulk Herbal Dispensary Manager.
Heping Luo, B.T.C.M. (China). B.T.C.M., Hunan College of T.C.M.; Postgraduate Fellow, Department of Acupuncture and Moxabustion, Hunan College of T.C.M. Formerly, Attending Physician, Hainan Provincial People’s Hospital, Haikou. Currently, Deputy Director, Center of Traditional Medicine, Resident Attending Physician, Associate Chief Physician, and Head, Department of Acupuncture and Moxabustion, Hainan Provincial TCM Hospital, Haikou. Also, Secretary General, Hainan Provincial Association for Acupuncture and Moxabustion. Adjunct Instructor, Resident Head of ASAOM Externship in Haikou.
Debi Malone, Dipl., Ac., L.Ac., A.A., Legal Assistance Program, Pima Community College. Diploma in Acupuncture, Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Formerly, trial-level legal assistant, Goering-Roberts, Esq., Attorneys at Law, Tucson; Librarian, Pima County Law Library and Office of the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Tucson; Manager/Counselor, Vitamin Warehouse, Tucson; Administrator of ASAOM. Former Chairperson, Arizona Board of Acupuncture Examiners; Currently, Acupuncturist in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Master Tong’s / Dr. Tan’s Acupuncture.
Ardeschir Mehrabani, N.M.D. B.S. Biology, University of Arizona. N.M.D. Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA. Currently, Naturopathic Physician in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Western Clinical Science.
Christine Oagley, M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM). B.F.A./M.F.A Theatre, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA; M.O.T. Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX; M.S.O.M. Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe., NM; Post Graduate Coursework, Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, Beijing, China. Formerly: USMC Retired; Senior Staff Therapist, Arkansas Hand Therapy Center; Director of Outpatient Hand Therapy, Northwest Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital; co-owner of Silver Monkey Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, Portland, ME. Currently, consulting services for hand therapy & private practice of Acupuncture, Tucson. Clinic Skills Instructor, Clinic Supervisor.
Susan Pistawka, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.Sc.(Hon) Chemistry and Biology, University of Manitoba; doctoral studies in Neurochemistry, McGill University; M.Ac.O.M. ASAOM. Formerly, decorative and scenic painter, Montreal, Canada. Currently, Acupuncturist and Herbalist in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinic Supervisor.
Jenny Providence, B.A. in Biology from Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA. Certificates in Massage Therapy and Zen Shiatsu from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson, AZ. Certified CrossFit trainer, Tucson, AZ. Jenny has taught Anatomy and Physiology since 1996. She and her husband, Noah Providence, founded the Providence Institute in 2000, which they operated for ten years, providing services and career training in massage, shiatsu, yoga and personal training. Jenny is an avid CrossFit athlete, enjoys self-study in exercise, physiology and nutrition and maintains a private bodywork practice. Currently, she and Noah own and operate Wildcat CrossFit, Tucson, AZ. She and her husband homeschool their five children. Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology.
Reginald Stout, D.Ac. (Sri Lanka), M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. B.A. Health Studies, Prescott College, Tucson; B.A. Behavioral Studies, University of Tucson; D. Ac. Open International University of Complementary Medicine, Columbo, Sri Lanka; D. Hom. British Institute of Homeopathy, Marina Del Rey, CA; study of Oriental medicine, South Baylo University, Anaheim, CA; M.Ac.O.M Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Formerly, professional musician and concert promoter; medical corpsman, U.S. Navy; teacher and Principal, Good Shepherd Christian School, Deming, NM; clinical Acupuncture practice, Tucson offices of Paula Maas, D.O., Len Rudnick, D.C., Nathan Conlee, D.C. and James Shorten, D.C. ASAOM Clinic Dean. Currently, Acupuncturist in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Clinic Supervisor.
Susan Wagner, MAcOM, M.A.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) A.A. Occupational Medicine, University of Phoenix; M.Ac.O.M., Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, M.A.M., Auricular Medicine Institute, Orlando, FL. Retired HMCS (Dv) Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy. Formerly 22 years of Military Medicine. Master Training Specialist. Currently, private practice of Chinese Medicine, Tucson and Vail, AZ., Financial Aid Advisor, Registrar.
Mary Weigel, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. Psychology, University of Arizona; M.Ac.O.M. Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland; Apprenticeship in Chinese medicine lineage of Dr. Hong Jin, Portland; post-graduate study at Nanjing College of TCM, China. Currently, private practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Tucson. Instructor in TCM Foundations, Clinic Supervisor.
Amy Wheeler, M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac./CH (NCCAOM). B.A. Holistic Health, Prescott College, Tucson; M.S.O.M. Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM; Cert. Shiatsu, Swedish Institute, New York, NY; Cert. Massage, El Paso Wellness Center School for Massage Therapy, El Paso, TX; Apprenticeship in TCM, Dr. Vince Black, Four Winds Clinic, Tucson. Formerly, Massage Therapist, La Casa de Natural Day Spa, New York City; Miraval Resort, Tucson; Omni Tucson National Golf Resort; Sheraton El Conquistador Resort, Tucson. Currently, Licensed Acupuncturist, Tucson. Instructor in Chinese Herbs, Prescriptionology, Preceptor.
Heidi Wilson, Cert.Z.S., Cert.C.S.T. Studies in dance, University of Arizona; Certificate in Zen Shiatsu, Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (DIHA), Tucson; certificate in Cranio-Sacral Therapy with Hugh Milne, D.O.; student of Dr. Wen Zee, Master of Wu Style T’ai Chi. Formerly, instructor in T’ai Chi, DIHA. Currently, private practice of Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Tucson. Instructor in T’ai Chi and Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Clinic Supervisor.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Tim Blee, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.Sc. Science/Secondary Ed, University of Arizona; M.Ac. Asian Institute of Medical Studies, Tucson. Formerly, high school science teacher, Tucson. Currently, Acupuncturist in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Clinic Skills, Channels and Points, Preceptor, Clinic Supervisor.
Tina Buck, Ph.D, LPC, CPC. B.A. Special Education and Rehab, Pima Community College, M.A. Rehab Counseling, and Ph.D. Special Education and Rehab, University of Arizona, Tucson. Additionally, Biofeedback and Pyschodrama Training, U of A Extended University. Formerly, Associate Faculty, Masters of Arts in Counseling Program, Prescott College, Tucson Center; Behavioral Health Therapist, Palo Verde Hospital/Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ; Clinical Coordinator, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services, Douglas and Bisbee, AZ; Director of Admissions and Outreach, Miravol, Tucson; and other employments in counseling and rehab. Presently, Adjunct Faculty, University of Arizona Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation/School Psychology, Tucson, AZ. Instructor in Counseling and Addictions.
Hope Farner, N.M.D. B.A. Physiology & M.S. Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University; N.M.D. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ. Formerly, Instructor, University of Texas; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; Neuroscience project manager, Medical Sciences Division, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston; Associate Professor and Clinical Faculty at Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ; Currently, Naturopathic Physician specializing in Endocrinology and Women’s Health Care at the Hummingbird Mobile Medical Clinic of Scottsdale, Casa Grande & Tucson. Instructor in Internal Medicine.
Julie Goodwin, LMT., B.A., Kent State University; Dip. M. Th., Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson. Formerly, instructor in basic science and technique at Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Cortiva Institute-Tucson and The Providence Institute, Tucson; author of Touch & Movement: Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage Therapists (Cengage; 2010). Currently, Licensed Massage Therapist, Tucson. Instructor of Anatomy & Physiology I & II.
Sylvia Haskvitz, M.A., R.D. B.S., Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Texas Allied Health Science Center at Houston. M.A., San Francisco State University, Speech and Communication Studies. Formerly, dietitian. Currently, Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Private Practice Communication Consultant, Dean of Educational Services, Elucity Network, Inc., Tucson. Monthly columnist for the Desert Times. Author of the book, Eat by Choice, not by Habit, a contributing author for the book Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves and co-wrote the chapter, “Conflict Resolution and Understanding of Self: Key Aspects of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)”; host of the television show People Skills and radio show Call in a Conflict. Instructor in Ethics and Communications Skills.
Jarrod Lash, C.M.T. C.M.T. Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, Worcester, MA. Apprenticeship with Dr.Vincent Black at Four Winds Clinic, Tucson. Currently, martial arts instructor and massage therapist at Descending Dragon Kung Fu in Tucson. Instructor and Clinic Supervisor in Tuina.
Firuzeh Mehrabani, M.S., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). B.A. Psychology, University of Michigan; M.S. Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University; Dipl.Ac., ASAOM.> Currently, L.Ac. in private practice, Tucson. Instructor in Traditional Chinese Medicine, EAV, Clinic Supervisor and Preceptor.
Holly Sparks, M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac./C.H. (NCCAOM). B.S. Psychology, University of New Mexico. M.A. Health Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. M.S.O.M. International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Santa Fe, NM. Formerly 30-year career as respiratory therapist and instructor of respiratory therapy, including clinical instruction at the University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque. Psychology Instructor at IICM/Denver, CO; Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO; and Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ. Private practice of Chinese Medicine, Flagstaff, AZ. Currently, Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Tucson. Instructor in TCM, Clinic Supervisor.
Hannah Flance Steerman, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), Cert. A.B.T./Tuina. B.A. Plant Biology, University of Arizona; M.Ac.O.M. ASAOM. Currently, privat practice of Chinese medicine. Instructor in Herbology, Tuina Clinic Supervisor.
Guest Lecturers
Bian Jin Ling, M.D. (China). M.D. Chinese National Ministry of Health. Administrative director of Tianjin Acu-Moxibustion Association, Deputy Minister of Acu-Moxibustion Department, Chief Physician, Associate Professor, and Tutor of Master’s Degree candidates at the First Teaching Hospital, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese. Dr. Bian is Shi Xue Min’s main assistant. During the 9000 Needles movie, most of the treatments shown were performed by Dr. Bian. Senior Instructor in TCM, Clinic Preceptor/Clinic Supervisor.
Sandy Hogan, PCC, Certified Integral Coach, Raytheon Regional Coach . B.A., Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. Formerly, corporate consultant to: Honeywell, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Boeing, U.S. Airforce, Stryker, GlaxoSmith Kline, FedEx Kinkos and Ingersoll Rand, along with a host of mid-, small-, and micro-cap company executives; academic and non-profit clients include: University of Arizona, Colorado State University, Humbolt State University, AZ State Museum, Pima Air and Space Museum and Dr. Andrew Weil’s U of A Integrative Medicine Program. Currently, ICF Professionally Certified Coach, private practice; Professional Coach to Raytheon executives; Executive Coach for Trinity Performance Group. Instructor of Life Coaching Techniques.
Jing Liu, M.D. (China) and Ph.D. (China), L.Ac. M.D. Beijing Medical School of PLA #301, Tianjin, China; Ph.D. First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University. M.S.O.M., Dongguk Royal University, Los Angeles, CA. Currently, Dr. Liu operates an integrative medicine clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, which includes the Dr. Shi Xue Min Stroke Center, as well as a day spa offering tuina, cupping, acupressure and reflexology. She is the U.S. Representative/Agent of Dr. Shi Xue Min, organizing his lecture tours in this country. She has received an award in Infertility Research from the number 12 China Ke Xie Department for Chinese Medicine. Instructor in TCM, Clinic Preceptor/Clinic Supervisor.
Shi Xue-min, M.D., Ph.D. (China) B.A., Tianjin University of TCM; M.D. and Ph.D. (TCM), Chinese National Ministry of Health. Innovator of Xing Nao Kia Qiao (XNKQ) for stroke rehabilitation, as seen in the movie 9,000 Needles. Dr. Shi is a member of various societies and boards, including Vice-President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Vice-Director of the Chinese Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Director of the China Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Shi is Honorary President of the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University. Currently, he comes to the United States once a year under the sponsorship of the Eastern Medicine Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ and teaches and supervises interns there, at ASAOM and in other acupuncture colleges. Distinguished Instructor in TCM, Clinic Preceptor/Clinic Supervisor.
Greg Steerman, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. Cert. Tuina, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM). B.S. Biology, University of California, Berkeley; Teacher Certificate, Chapman University, Orange CA; Apprenticeship with Dr. Vincent Black, Four Winds Health Center, Tucson; study of Craniosacral Therapy, Upledger Institute. Formerly, hands-on science specialist, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA; Qi gong and T’ai chi Instructor, Omni Tucson and Bending Willow School, Tucson. Currently, Instructor in Chinese Internal Martial Arts and Chinese Therapeutic massage, American Tang Shou Tao Association, Tucson; private practice in Tuina and Acupuncture, Tucson. AOBTA Certified Instructor.
Kim Young, B.A., Political Science, Arizona State University, Tempe. Study with Carol Anthony and Hanna Moog at the I Ching Institute, Stow, MA. Formerly, founder of Bicas bicycle recycling cooperative and trade school for youth and adults, Tucson; teacher of I Ching, nutritional counseling, yoga, shiatsu, western herbs and cooking at the Union of Art and Healing at Toole Ave, Tucson. Currently, private practice of I Ching Studies and Counseling, Payson, AZ. Instructor in I Ching Counseling.
Ai Zhou, M.D. (China), Chief of the acupuncture department in Zhuhai Hospital and the Zhuhai Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Chair: Masters of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Guangzhou University of TCM. With over 20 years of clinical experience, her expertise is at the Flying Needle technique with double hands, Abdominal Acupuncture and Flowing Meridian.
