Faculty
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Jason Jishun Hao, DOM, MBA
Professor, Levels I, II, and III Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Jason Jishun Hao received his bachelor and master degrees of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Heilongjiang University of TCM in Harbin, China in 1982 and 1987 respectively. He received his MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2004. He has been teaching, practicing and researching acupuncture Chinese medicine for thirty-four years and has been teaching neuro-acupuncture classes and seminars in the West since 1989. He has trained hundreds of acupuncture practitioners and treated thousands of patients with disorders of the central nervous system in the United States, Canada, Australia, Dubai, and Europe. He specialized neuro-acupuncture for the treatment of stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex regional pain, phantom pain, and ataxia. He has taught neuro-acupuncture seminars sponsored by UCLA and Stanford for twelve years. In 2006 Dr. Hao gave a neuro-acupuncture seminar at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC where he successfully demonstrated neuro-acupuncture treatment of phantom limb pain for veterans. His case histories have been printed in the U.S. Army publication Stripes, in Albuquerque Journal, in New Mexicans, in China Daily, and in Alternative Therapies. Jason Hao currently serves as the president at Neuro-Acupuncture Institute. He was the former chairman of the acupuncture committee in the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), the former president of the board of directors at Southwest Acupuncture College. Jason Hao is the co-author of the book, Chinese Scalp Acupuncture.
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Linda Lingzhi Hao, DOM, Ph.D.
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class and Advanced Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Linda Lingzhi Hao received her doctorate degree in acupuncture from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. Dr. Hao is a co-founder and Vice President of the International Academy of Scalp Acupuncture. Earlier in her professional career, she trained with Dr. Shunfa Jiao, the founder of Scalp Acupuncture. Dr. Hao is a successful practitioner of neuro–acupuncture and has a well-established practice in New Mexico, where she treats patients from all over the United States and abroad. Dr. Hao is also a professor at the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute. She is the co-author of the book Chinese Scalp Acupuncture and has published articles in both the United States and China, including publications in Acupuncture Today and the Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Hao has also been teaching neuro-acupuncture throughout the country and has collaborated with Dr. Jason Hao in presenting internationally, including seminars in Europe, Canada, and Australia.
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Richard William Skurla, D.O.
Professor, Neurology Class and Cranial Therapy Class
Dr. Richard William Skurla is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine with Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Osteopathy and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy. Dr. Skurla maintains a full time clinical practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His osteopathic work deals directly with the unified structure and function of the cranium, central nervous system, visceral and musculoskeletal systems in children and adults. He currently participates in training physicians through the American Academy of Osteopathy and is appreciated for his attention to anatomic detail coupled with his expanded awareness of body energetics.
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Dr. Louise McDade, M.D.
Dr. Louise McDade earned her MD from UNM in 2008 and completed her Family Medicine residency in Pueblo, Colorado. She currently serves as a Family Medicine Diplomat; practicing as a hospitalist for Presbyterian Medical Group in Albuquerque, working as an outpatient Family Practice physician in Belen, and running a non-invasive alternative allergy practice through Side By Side Family Medicine. She enjoys teaching and will be pleased to help NAI students successfully complete their neurology exam based on Western Medicine principles.
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David Riley, M.D.
Professor, Case Report Class and Neurology Class
Dr. David Riley MD was board certified in Internal Medicine since 1987 and is trained in a variety of integrative medicine disciplines. He participated in the development of the CONSORT health research reporting guidelines and in 2011 led the development of reporting guidelines for case reports—the CARE Guidelines. The CARE guidelines are available in 9 languages and have been accepted as the standard for published case reports in hundreds of medical journals. He teaches case report writing workshops to practicing clinicians and students. Dr. Riley is and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute and an Editor with The Permanente Journal and Integrative Medicine Clinicians Journal (IMCJ). He consults internationally on case reports, clinical practice, healthcare policy and research.
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Dr. Guanhu Yang
Dr. Guanhu Yang graduated from Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MD) and Nanjing College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (MS), and served as Assistant Professor and Full Professor at Wenzhou Medical University.
In 1993, Guanhu joined the staff of Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University in Japan, and from there he went
to Kanazawa Medical University for his Ph.D. study in lung repair. After completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Yang continued his research in
pulmonary biology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital as a postdoc and then research scientist.During his Ph.D study, Dr. Yang open the first-ever out-patient acupuncture clinic in Fujinoki hospital and Sakurai hospital
( 6 years) in Toyama, Japan. Since 2005, Dr. Yang has been running two acupuncture clinics in Ohio, USA.He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor (honored/endowed) at Ohio University, and Chair Professor of the US-China Joint Institute for Acupuncture & Rehabilitation Medicine at Wenzhou Medical University. Dr. Yang also used to be as director for the SHI acupuncture school, vice president at American TCM Association few years ago, and supervised the doctoral program at American Academy of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and other 5 medical university in the World. During his career, Dr.Yang published 7 books and over 50 research articles (Clinical Research & Application of Acupuncture & Tuina etc) on basic biology and traditional Chinese medicine, and work as editor and reviewer for numerous renowned SCI journals. such as Cellular & Molecular Biology and an editorial board member of China Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
Dr. Yang also is associate Editor for International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture. He also is Vice president of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine
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Poney Chiang, Ph.D MS.TOM. L.Ac
He received a Doctoral degree in biomedical research from the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, followed by a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. His clinical focus are dermatology, pain and neurological disorders. Poney Chiang is an adjunct professor and director of the Integrative Acupuncture Certificate Program for the Faculty of Health at York University (Toronto).
Poney has been invited to lecture at the World Federation Acupuncture Society, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Walter Reed Medical Center, Order of Acupuncture of Quebec as well as physician and physical therapist organisations in Europe and South America.
He is an expert in peripheral neuro-anatomy of acupoints and their associated neuro-modulation needle techniques. His research interests include cadaver-dissection and MRI-based research of the neuro-anatomy of acupoints. Poney is currently focusing on writing an integrative acupuncture textbook with Paradigm publication. His hobbies include mind-body cultivation exercises and historical swordsmanship. -
Shentian Sun, M.D.Neurologist, Professor, and Advisor for Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
Dr. Shentian Sun was Jason Hao and Linda Hao’s teacher. He has been teaching, researching, and practicing neuro-acupuncture for almost 60 years.
Dr. Shentian Sun was Jason Hao and Linda Hao’s teacher. He has been teaching, researching, and practicing neuro-acupuncture for almost 60 years. He is a leading professor on neuro-acupuncture research in China. He was one of the earliest doctoral mentors for neuro-acupuncture. Dr. Sun established the first neuro-acupuncture department with combined acupuncture and neurology in the 1970’s in China. His model that combined acupuncture with neurology has had great influence over the treatment and research of neurological disorders worldwide. He was appointed as the best doctor in Heilongjiang province in 1994. He is an expert on the treatments of neurological disorders, such as: hemiplegic, aphasia, dementia, bulbar paralysis, a variety of peripheral neuropathy, peripheral nervous disorders, muscular atrophy, epilepsy, and other cranial nerve and facial paralysis disorders. He still treats 60-70 patients everyday and trains many students at the age of 78. He has published numerous books and articles on acupuncture treatments and research. The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute feels very honored to have Dr. Sun as our program advisor.
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DR. ERQIANG LI, LAc, PhD, DOM
Professor, Advance Neuro-Acupuncture class and Advanced Acupuncture Technique class
Dr. Erqiang Li is a Florida Licensed and National Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. Graduated from Heilongjiang (HLJ) University of TCM with an equivalent degree to MD in 1980, a Master degree in 1984 and a PhD in 1990, Dr. Li is a doctor in chief at HLJ Academy of TCM until he came to Europe 1992, where he has taught many professional seminars on in many countries of Europe.
Since 2000, Prof. Erqiang Li has taught at Florida Institute of TCM in St Petersburg FL, and taught at East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota FL for years. Dr. Li has run his own office since 2007 as China Acupuncture. Specialized in acupuncture techniques and neurology with over 35 years of clinical experiences, Dr. Li is very popular in his field and is always nicknamed as ‘Magic Needle’. -
Sunil Pai, M.D.
Professor, Nutrition for Neurological Disorders Class and Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Sunil Pai is Board Certified in Holistic Integrative Medicine. After his residency in Family Medicine at the University of New Mexico, he became a Fellow of the Program in Integrative Medicine at University of Arizona directed by Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Pai is the Vice President of the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute. Dr. Pai has undergone specialized training in Ayurvedic Medicine at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, and Intensive Yoga Therapies at the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana in India. Sunil Pai is Medical Director, Elder and Medicine Man of Sanjevani Integrative Medicine Health & Lifestyle Center, a branch of Oklevueha Native American Church in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Pai specializes in custom formulation of dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals, Ayurvedic herbs, medical foods, and homeopathics using safe, clinically effective ingredients. Dr. Pai will be soon releasing his upcoming and highly anticipated book, An Inflammation Nation (Forward by Dr. Andrew Weil), which describes the health benefits of plant-based diets and the use of natural anti-inflammatories for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and cancer. Dr. Pai is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of health conditions.
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David P. Brown
Sifu David Brown holds Master rank in the Four Winds Martial Arts Academy’s primary system – Si Feng Wu (Four Winds Way). He also holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a 1st Dan in Tangsoodo. He began his martial arts training as a teenager, in 1971 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, studying Tae Kwan Do and Hapkido. In 1972 he committed himself to studying under the critical eye and iron fist of Bill Packer in a system known then as Chuan Fa Kung Sho, a style of Chinese Kenpo Karate which had been influenced by the Tracy and Traco lines of Kenpo. Sifu Brown earned the rank of black belt in the Bill Packer Kenpo system in 1977, and has continued to study this complex system throughout his career, earning his 8th degree black belt in December of 2006. Additionally, Sifu Brown’s keen interest in martial arts has led an avid study in a diverse range of disciplines, including Hung Gar, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Tomiki Ryu Aikido, in which he earned the rank of brown belt, and Tang Soo Do, in which he earned the rank of first Dan, and was promoted by Korean Master Wong within the Moo Duk Kwan Federation. His varied and intensive background in a range of martial arts styles has contributed to his conception and formalization of Si Feng Wu kung fu. Sifu Brown is a martial artist with traditional roots and values. His teaching style and training approach has been tempered by his real-world life experiences and his ability to communicate the minutiae of his arts. He is known for his thorough understanding of biomechanics and the use of nei gong (internal chi) for generating power without force used in the martial arts. His deep understanding of the combative and holistic aspects of T’ai Chi Ch’uan is beyond reproach. Sifu Brown combines Eastern and Western principles of teaching into a method that accommodates all styles of learning regardless of age and ability.
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Robert J. Furlong, M.D.
Professor, Neurological Examination class
Dr. Furlong is a Board Certified Internist in South Florida who has been teaching medical students, house staff and fellow physicians for the past 40 years. He has spoken at local, regional and national conferences on a variety of subjects. Dr. Furlong was an early physician leader in the Managed Care arena. He was also managing partner of his busy multi-physician practice. Dr. Furlong specialized in diagnosis of complex cases, and yet was known for his exceptional bedside manner. He was dubbed “City doctor, Country heart” in his hospital’s publication. He is currently retired from private practice and is on the voluntary faculty of the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine. Dr. Furlong is happily married and divides his time between Florida and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
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David Canzone, DOM
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class and Clinic Management Class
Dr. David Canzone Earned his master degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, NM in 1988. He owns and manages an Integrative Clinic employing three Doctors of Oriental Medicine and a Massage therapist specializing in the treatment of Oncology Patients, Chronic Pain Management, Women’s health and Pediatrics since 1989. He has had a long-standing interest in integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with western medicine. Working with the local hospital and Oncology physicians he facilitated access for patients for the delivery of Acupuncture services. His private practice focuses on treating physical medicine conditions resulting in acute and chronic pain. He was a member of Hospital Credentialing Committee, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Santa Fe, NM, 1997 and assisted in writing standards for credentialing, clinical pathways and scope of practice for Oriental Medicine at St. Vincent’s Regional Hospital in 1998 David has worked at the state and national levels to promote regulatory access to Acupuncture by the public. He served as a chairman in New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2001–2003. He serves previous board chair, currently vice chair of the board on the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which is the organization that develops and write the exams used for licensure in most states for Acupuncturists.
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Yi Cao, DOM
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Yi Cao received his bachelor degree of Acupuncture from Heilongjiang university of TCM in harbin, China, in 1988. From 1988 to 2000, he worked at Mudanjiang 2nd hospital, Heilongjiang, China, and became the leader of the Acupuncture Department. From 2001 to present, he is the professor and supervisor of the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese medicine, also is the chairman of Acupuncture Department. He current practices in Denver, Colorado.
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Li Xu, DOM
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Li Xu received both her Master degree and Ph.D. degree from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine where scalp acupuncture is widely applied in hospitals and clinics. Dr. Li Xu spent more than 11 years following different professors and masters in China. Dr. Xu’s doctorate degree tutor, Dr. Zhongren Sun, is the current President of HLJUCM and one of the masters of scalp acupuncture in China. From 2004 to 2015, Dr. Xu has been teaching different acupuncture and herbology classes at Southwest Acupuncture College. From 2006 to 2013, Dr. Li Xu was the Clinic Director and Academic Dean of Southwest Acupuncture College. Dr. Li Xu was the Campus Director of SWAC Albuquerque campus for 5 years and she was the China Trip Director who organized Advanced Acupuncture Study Program in Harbin, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine for 8 years. Dr. Li Xu has several articles published in different journals and magazines in America, and two Chinese Medicine books published in China.
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Brian McKenna, Lic. Ac.
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Brian McKenna has been studying Chinese healing arts since 1978. He has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 1986. He graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM and did postgraduate studies at the HeilongJiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin where he began his study of scalp acupuncture. He served as a registered trainer for NADA in Europe from 1991-1998. During that period he trained several hundred medical personnel in auricular acupuncture for chemical dependency and mental health problems as well as supervising a TCM teaching clinic. Upon his return to the United States He served as a clinical supervisor at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and currently maintains a busy private practice in Houston, Texas.
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Zhizhong Nan, DOM
Professor, Balance Acupuncture Technique Class and Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Zhizhong Nan received his Doctoral Degree in Medicine with a specialization in Acupuncture from Heilongjiang University of TCM. After graduation in 1988, he taught at the university until he came to US to teach at the Colorado School of TCM in 1992. He has done clinical research with Kaiser Permanente and Saint Joseph Hospital on Pain Management. 1995 to 2014, he was the official acupuncturist for the Denver Broncos. Since 2005, he has been a consultant for The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a nonprofit organization that promotes natural health. Over the years, Dr. Nan has been constantly attending advanced programs of study on the latest and the most innovative methods and techniques to help his patients. He has studied the Balance Acupuncture, one of the most powerful methods under the master, Dr. Richard Tan. Dr. Nan is an expert on this ancient very effective and pure meridian based form of acupuncture. He has trained thousands of acupuncturists and has treated thousands of patients with a variety of health issues and illnesses. He is a member of NCCAOM Taskforce for Public Awareness Committee since 2015.
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Yuxin He, PhD, M.D.
Professor, Treatment of Anxiety and Depression Class
Dr. Yuxin He received his Ph.D. in Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine in1994. He serves AOMA as Dean of Academics and as a senior faculty member. He is the author of eight books on Chinese medicine and has published a number of scholarly articles in respected professional journals. Dr. He earned his degrees and taught in five of China’s top medical schools and has received many awards and honors over the years. With more than thirty years of experience to his credit, Dr. He is particularly well known for his application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of diseases, including pain management, sport injury, mental disorders, and palliative care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. As a proponent of integrative protocols, Dr. He has also studied Western medicine and passed all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. He is able to incorporate elements of both Western and Eastern care in his treatments to provide excellent and timely care to his patients. Dr. He is a member of the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) examination development committee. Dr. He is also a member of the editorial committee for the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and for Global Advances in Health & Medicine.
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Charles Meyers, Lic. Ac.
Professor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Charles Meyers started his study of Oriental Medicine in 1980 at the Kototama Institute in Sant Fe, NM. Dropping our for family reasons, he returned to Southwest Acupuncture College, in Santa Fe in 1990, graduating in 1994. He has maintained a private clinic since that time. He learned Scalp Acupuncture, aka Neuro-Acupuncture, in the early 90’s from Dr. Jason Hao. Charles also started T’ai Chi and qigong in 1974, and began teaching in the late 1990’s. He has been teaching in three independent senior living centers for the last 8 years, as well as general public classes. In 1997 he began the practice of zen meditation in Jemez Springs, NM, and received lay ordination in 2004.
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Dawei Shao, DOM
Professor, Neurological Examination class
Dr. Dawei Shao, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, M. S. O. M, Dipl. O.M., Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine (China). Dr. Shao received 5 years training on western medicine in China, and obtained a Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine in 1996. In 2000, Dr. Shao received Master Degree on Medical Management in China. In 2006, Dr. Shao graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College with a degree of Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Soon after that, he received his Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and earned his practice license in New Mexico as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Shao started his private practice and has been practicing Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in New Mexico since 2007. Dr. Shao worked as the Academic Dean, taught classes and supervised student clinics at Albuquerque and/or Santa Fe campus between 2007 and 2012.
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Xin Tong, DOM
Instructor, Neuro-Acupuncture Class
Dr. Xin Tong is a Medical Doctor with a specialty in Neurology (China) and Acupuncture Physician. He received his Chinese medicine education and his post-graduate training from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Tong has been engaged in clinical, teaching and scientific research work for more than fifteen years. Presently, he holds the office of full time Acupuncture Physician, Clinic Director, Academic Professor at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM). Dr. Tong is a Council member of the New Council of 2nd board of directors of Pediatrics Specialty Committee (PSC) of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), a contributing editor of Towards a New Era and reviewer of many famous international medical journals. Dr. Tong currently has a patent related to Acupuncture, a number of traditional Chinese medicine publications and more than 30 articles.
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Stephen Corsale, Dipl.O.M., L.Ac.
Stephen Corsale received his Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture in 2002. He has maintained a private practice in Boulder Colorado since 2002, with a focus on neurology, oncology, rheumatology and chronic pain. He has also provided his services at Boulder Community Health, a not for profit hospital from 2002-2016. During the years 2002-2007 he provided services in a chronic pain program, an integrative physician clinic, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs and acute inpatient care. Starting in 2007, with the opening of the Center for Integrative Care at BCH, he helped develop the program and provide services to inpatient and outpatient oncology patients, continuing through 2016. Stephen has been also providing services from 2013 through the present with the Chanda Center for Health, a not for profit that provides integrative therapies to individuals with spinal cord injuries and a variety of other neurologic disability diagnoses. Prior to his work as an Oriental Medicine practitioner, Stephen had received his Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Kean University in 1991. He provided occupational therapy services for adults and children from 1991-2005 in inpatient and outpatient programs, community health programs, educational settings, vocational programs and private practice. Stephen started in health care as a personal caregiver for both children and adults from 1982-1991. He appreciates the opportunity to present educational talks to patients, the community and his fellow health care providers on the benefits of oriental medicine and self-care strategies for recovery and wellness. Stephen particularly appreciates the opportunity to integrate western and eastern medicine neurology education and therapeutic options for best patient outcomes.
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Daniel Jiao, DAOM, L.Ac., DIRECTOR, DAOM PROGRAM
Dr. Daniel Jiao graduated from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and he holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Master of Science degree in T.C.M. from the American College of T.C.M. in USA. Daniel was served on the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ( NCCAOM ). He was this Board’s chairman for 3 years, commissioner for 9 years. He has been in private practice since 1984 and was named “ Best Acupuncturist” in San Francisco Bay Area by Focus Magazine. He was a consultant for the California State Acupuncture Board and site-visit team member for the State Accreditation Committee. He has also served as an advisor of international legislation for Oriental Medicine. Presently, Daniel is the Director of Doctoral Medicine and a Professor at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Hi is specialized in TCM gynecology and Pain management. His research includes TCM treatment for myomata and uterine fibroids.
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Joseph Yang, DOM
Professor, TCM Psychotherapy Class
Dr. Joseph Yang received his bachelor and master degrees of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Heilongjiang University of TCM in Harbin, China in 1984 and 1987, respectively. In 1990, Dr. Yang attended AICHI Medical School for training in psychiatric medicine. In 1998 he completed his Ph.D in neuropsychiatry from Kobe University Medical School in Japan. His article, G protein Abnormality in the Superior Cortex of Schizophrenia was featured in the American Journal of Biological Psychiatry as the cover story. His lecture “Earthquick in the Eyes of Psychiatric Doctors”, presented at Shanghai International Conference in 1996, has been influential in the modern approaches to psychotherapy. From 2009 to 2015 Dr. Yang was an active member of the Accreditation Committion for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicane (ACAOM). From his many years in clinical practice and academia Dr. Yang is regarded as an expert in the field for treating mental disorders and internal medicine diseases. Dr. Yang is a gifted professor whose lectures not only thoroughly explain the concepts, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, but also demonstrate the special techniques and skills unique to TCM in the diagnosis and practice of psychotherapy.
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Anna Will, PT
Professor, Physical Therapy Class
Anna Will qualified as a Physiotherapist in Germany in 1988 and moved to England in 1997. Anna has been working with children with disabilities since 1991. She completed her Bobath training in 2001 and has specialised in Children and Adults with Cerebral Palsy and similar neurological disorders at a specialist centre, White Lodge Centre, since 2002. She lead the therapy team both for the children and adult therapy, run an Early Assessment Clinic together with Pediatric Consultants and Neonatal Consultants as well as a regular BOTOX clinic for children with Neurological Disorders. At the end of 2011 she started up her own private practice to intensify the use of the horse in therapy (Hippotherapy) until 2014 when she relocated back to Germany. In May 2015 Anna Will attended the Course with Dr Jason Hao, Chinese Scalp Acupuncture for disorders of the Central Nervous System and visited Dr Hao in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for 2 weeks to continue her training in Scalp Acupuncture. Anna Will has given regular training in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with Neurological Disorders to fellow therapists, nurses, students and doctors.