Faculty Information

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Adkins, Joe

Lecturer, Massage
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2003

Ahrendt, Angela

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989
PhD, Northern Illinois University, 2002

Aikenhead,  Kristine

Chair and Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences - Illinois
BS (Biology), Loyola University, 1979
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1983
Family Practice Residency (Board Qualified), National College of Chiropractic 1983-85

Anderson, Brian

Instructor, Clinical Practice
BS, Northern Illinois University, 1999
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2004, 2014
CCN, Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, 2004
MPH, Benedictine University, 2008

Appleyard, Robert F. 

Chair and Professor, Basic Sciences - Illinois
BS, MS, PhD, Washington State University, 1975, 1979, 1986

Arick, Christopher

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, Indiana University, 2002
BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2005, 2014
Fellow, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

Arnold, Robert L.

Instructor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS,  University of South Florida, 1990
MA,  University of South Florida, 1993
EdD, University of Sarasota, 2000

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Baker, Eric 

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2000

Beck, Robert

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, MEd, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1960, 1962
PhD, University of Illinois Medical Center, 1979

Bifero, Antonio 

Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
MBA, Dominican University, 1999
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2003
MS, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2013
Diplomate: American Association for Integrative Medicine

Bifulco, Edward J. 

Instructor, Clinical Sciences, Massage
AB, Cornell University, 1982
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1985, 1987

Bogar, William C. 

Professor, Clinical Sciences; Chair of Diagnostic Imaging and Residency
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Brod, Nicole

Lecturer, Massage
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009
MT, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2013

Buffalo, Corrine Acosta 

Lecturer, Massage
BAA, Central Michigan University, 1993
CMT, Wellness & Massage Training Institute, 1995

Burke, Francine 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1984, 1987

C

Cai, Hui Yan

Professor, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
MD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1970
PhD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2004
Diplomate, Acupuncture and Herbology
Licensed Acupuncturist

Cambron, Jerrilyn A.

Professor, Research, Basic and Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1989, 1991
MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005
MT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
Certified in Public Health

Chancellor, Courtney

Instructor, Basic Sciences
BS, Eastern Illinois University, 2006
BS, Eastern Illinois University, 2008

Chancellor, Nick 

Assistant Dean, Institutional Effectiveness & Clinical Training & Assessment Clinician
BS, Millikin University, 2001
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2004, 2012

Coe, Patricia A. 

Instructor, Massage; Supervisor, Massage Therapy Program
BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1995, 1997
MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012
Massage Therapist

Cohen, Ezra

Assistant Dean, DC Program; Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, Northeastern Illinois University, 1981
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1983, 1986
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2000

Conner, Kristina

Chair, Clinical Sciences
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, St. John's College, 1994
ND, Bastyr University, 2001
MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2013

Cramer, Gregory D.

Professor, Research and Basic Sciences; Dean of Research
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
PhD, Medical College of Ohio, 1987

Curtin, Kevin  J.

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Governors State University, 2004
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007

D

Darby, Susan A.

Professor, Basic Sciences
BA, Millikin University, 1974
PhD, University of Illinois, 1980

Delfosse, Dennis 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MA (Psychology), Concordia University, 1992

Dexheimer, Jennifer

Lecturer, Massage
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2000
Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist
BS, National University of Health Sciences, 2010

Driscoll, Daniel R.

Professor, Clinical Sciences; Dean of Students
BA, George Williams College, 1973
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1978

Duarte, Manuel A. 

Professor and Chair, Clinical Practice; Chief Clinician, DC Program
BS, Brooklyn College, 1977
MS, Long Island University, 1978
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1984, 1986
MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture

Melissa Dybala

Instructor, Clinical Practice
BS, Governors State University, 2006
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2012

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Edwards, Louise

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1988
LAc, The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1989

Elder, Terry M. 

Instructor, Basic and Clinical Sciences
DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 1987

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Fan, Robin

Assistant Professor, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
MD (China), Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1982
Licensed Acupuncturist

Fergus, Michael 

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Loyola University, 1994
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1996, 1998
Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Fior, Timothy

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, 1981
MD, Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine, 1985
Family Practice Residency, Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, 1988

Fleming, John M.

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, University of South Florida, 1990
MEd, University of South Florida, 1998

Freeman, Steven S.

Instructor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BA, Rutgers University, 1988
DC, Life College, 1992 

Fulop, Judy

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MS, Avila College, 1985
ND, National College of Natural Medicine, 1999

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Gidcumb, David A.

Instructor, Clinical Sciences, Massage
AB, Augustana College, 1974
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists

Glenn, Jenna

Dean, Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education
BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2006
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

Green, Bart 

Associate Editor, NUHS Journals
DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1992
MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Green, Jennifer

Instructor, Clinical Practice
BS, Loyola University, 2004
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2010

Grieve, Thomas 

Instructor, Research & Clinical Sciences
BS (Chemistry), State University of New York, College at Oswego, 1987
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007
MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011

Griffin, Roxanne

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, State University of New York
MS, Nova Southeastern University

Guadagno, A. Carlo

Instructor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, University of Miami, 1984
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic - Iowa, 1988
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1992, 2009

H

Harrison, W. Scott

Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice - Florida
BA, Warren Wilson College, 1978
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1984, 1987

Heiser, Rudy

Adjunct Instructor, NUHS-Florida
MS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007, 2004
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Hill, Larry L.

Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, Chiropractic Assistant Program
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1974
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1994

Hodges, Bruce 

Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1984, 1986
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

Hogan, William J.

Professor, Clinical Sciences
DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1971
DN, Chicago National College of Naprapathy, 1991
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists
Fellow, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

Humphreys, C. Robert 

Professor, Basic and Clinical Sciences
BA, Nasson College, 1968
MS, Kent State University, 1971
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Neurology Board

I

Iwami, Russell A. 

Associate Professor, Learning Resource Center
BA, Northern Illinois University, 1976
MALS, University of Illinois, 1979

 

J

Jenkins, Moira

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2010
Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, 1988

Johnson, Claire 

Professor and Editor, NUHS Journals
BA, University of California - San Diego, Revelle, 1987
DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1991
MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Johnson Jr., Theodore L. 

Dean of Clinicis; Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Jackson St. University, 1984
BS, DC, MS, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988, 2009
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists

Joseph,  Simone J.

Lecturer, Basic Sciences, Massage
BS, University of Toronto, 1997
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2000, 2002
Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists

Joubert, Sonia

Instructor, Cinical Sciences, NUHS Whole Health Center - Aurora
BS,  State University of New York, 1992
DC,  New York Chiropractic College, 1996
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, 2012

Jourdan, Michelle D.

Instructor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, University of Michigan, 1990
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1997, 1999

Jurik, Anna 

Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice; DC Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center - Lombard
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
BSc, University of Kentucky, 1998
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2011
Licensed Dietician, Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian

K

Kelly, Janet D.

Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences
BS, St. Mary's College
PhD, Loyola University

Khan, Muhammad Ali 

Associate Professor, Basic Sciences
MD (Pakistan), Dow Medical College and University of Karachi, 1978
DTCD, Univeristy of Karachi, Pakistan, 1981
MCPS, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, 1983

Kim, Hyunbae 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, Soong Sil University, Seoul, Korea, 1996
MS, Emperor's College, Santa Monica, California, 2000
Diplomate: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Kim, Hyundo Franz 

Chief Clinician, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
PhD, Sangji University, Wonju Korea, 2006
MSOM, Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, California, 1998
Licensed Acupuncturist

Korvatko, Yuri

Instructor, Diagnostic Imaging Department
BS, The London School of Osteopathy, 1999
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2014

Korzen, Erik

Lecturer, Massage
BS, Bradley University, 2009
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2013 

Kwon, Yihyun 

Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
BSc, MSc, Chung Ang University, 1989, 1991
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2001, 2002
BSc, MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2002, 2002
Chiropractic Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
PhD, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010

L

Luce, Albert J.

Professor, Clinical Practice, NUHS Whole Health Center - Pinellas Park
BS, Excelsior College, 2004
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1987 

Lamkin, Peter

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, Purdue University, 1990

Liebich, Julia

Instructor, Clinical Practice and Clinician, Whole Health Center - Lombard
BA, Lawrence University, 2001
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

M

Machini, Marina 

Instructor, Basic Sciences - Florida
MAN, Professional Training Hospital Center, Kirovsk Central District Hospital, 1990
MD (Russia), St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, 1997

Malik, Tafheem

Assistant Professor, Physiology
PhD, Karachi University, 2012
MS, Karachi University, 2000

Manavalan, Sridharan 

Assistant Professor and Chair, Basic Sciences - Florida
BSc, MSc, University of Madras, 1994, 1997

Martin, Brett

Instructor, Basic Sciences - Florida
BS, Northern Illinois University, 2006
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2011

McRae, Marc 

Professor, Basic Sciences
BSc, BA, University of Waterloo, 1991, 1997
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1999, 2001
MS, University of Bridgeport, 2002
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Diplomate: American Clinical Board of Nutrition
Fellow: American College of Nutrition

Miley, Heather

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2005
MSDI, National University of Health Sciences, 2008
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Miller, Alicia

Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Elmhurst College, 1996
ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2006

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Nowicki, Nicholas

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, Massage
BS, Bradley University, 2002
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005

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O'Brien, Pamela

Lecturer, Massage
BA, Columbia College, 1985
Certified Yoga, Himalayan Institute, 1998

Ott, Mackenzie M.

Instructor Basic Sciences - Florida
BA, MS, PhD, University of South Florida, 2000, 2007, 2010

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Pearlstein, Leslie

Lecturer, Basic Sciences - Florida
BS, Duke University, 1967
MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1971

Pearson, Nakiesha

Instructor, Clinical Practice
BS, Indiana University, 2003
DC, ND, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2013, 2013
Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2011-2014

Petrocco-Napuli, Kristina L.

Associate Professor, Clinical Science - Florida
BS, University of Arizona, 1998
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2003
MS, Syracuse University, 2006

Petz, Jeri

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Oregon
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2007
Licensed Acupuncturist

Piombo, Denise M.

Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Bradley University, 1986
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1999
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board

Prakash, Jaya

Professor, Basic Sciences - Florida
MBBS (India), University of Poona, 1983
MD (India), University of Poona, 1986
Specialist Microbiologist: American Academy of Microbiology, 1995

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Quinlan-Rouf, Erin

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2013
Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

R

Reinke, Tari S.

Associate Professor, Clinical Practice; DC Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center - Lombard
DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1986
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011

Richardson, Daniel L.

Professor, Clinical Sciences, Massage; Assistant Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences
BS, MS, PhD, Loyola University, 1965, 1972, 1979
DN, National College of Naprapathic Medicine, 2002
Clinical Nutritional Consultant
Diplomate: American Association of Nutrition Consultants

Robertson, John

Lecturer, Massage
World Qi Gong Club Level IV, Advanced Qi Gong Instructor
World Tang Soo Do Association, Second Degree Black Belt
World Tang Soo Association, Certified Instructor
Usui Shiki Ryoho, Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher

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Sandman, Terry D. 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1975, 1977
MPH, Northern Illinois University, 1997
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Schipma, Matthew 

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BA, Trinity Christian College, 1998
MS, DePaul University, 2004
PhD, Loyola University, 2004

Schuh, Daniel 

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, Florida Atlantic University, 2002
BS, CMT, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007, 2009

Seaman, David R.

Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, Rutgers University, 1982
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1986
MS, University of Bridgeport, 1991
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology
Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition

Settergren, Roy

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, MS, Eastern Illinois University, 2003, 2005
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009

Shepperd, Joel 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, University of California-Santa Cruz, 1969
MD, University of Illinois, 1973

Shiel, Robert C. 

Dean of the College of Professional Studies - Illinois; Professor, Clinical Sciences - Illinois
BA, MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame, 1974, 1976, 1982

Skokos, Evangelia 

Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice; Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center - Lombard
BS, Illinois Benedictine College, 1992
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2013

Smith, Fraser 

Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, Naturopathic Medicine
BA, University of Toronto, 1991
ND, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1997
MA, Roosevelt University, 2014

Soli Foster, Krista

Lecturer, Massage
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006

Sorensen, Lorinda 

Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS (Natural Health Sciences), Bastyr University, 1998
MS (Acupuncture), Bastyr University, 1999
ND, Bastyr University, 2000

Steinke, Nancy 

Lecturer, Basic Sciences
BS, Anderson University, 1976
MS, Southeast Missouri State University, 1982

Stepanovsky, Nerina

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, Franklin University, 1989
MS, Wright State University, 1992
PhD, Barry University, 2007

Stiefel, Joseph P.D.

President, National University of Health Sciences; Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Ball State University, 1995
BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2004, 2007
EdD, Argosy University, 2013 

Strauss, Daniel

Dean, College of Professional Studies - Florida; Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, State University of New York, 1998
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2001

Stretch, George 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
DN, National College of Naprapathic Medicine, 1988
LAc, Midwest College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1992

Svoboda, Jarmila

Lecturer, Massage
Thai Massage Certificate, Thai Bodywork, 2006

Swenson, Randy L.

Vice President for Academic Services;  Professor, Clinical Sciences - Illinois, Massage; Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences
AA, Austin State Junior College, 1973
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1977
MHPE, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991

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V

Vazquez, Joseph

Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Austin Peay State University, 2008
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013

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Wang, Zhanxiang

Assistant Dean, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Professor, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 1989
PhD, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing, 2001
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified Chinese Herbologist

Weber, Leah 

Lecturer, Massage
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1994, 1996

Wieland, Mark

Chair, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1983, 1985

Winterstein, James F. 

President Emeritus, National University of Health Sciences
DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1968
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

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Xie, Guang

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Gangsu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1983
Beijing Academic Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1984
Licensed Acupuncturist

Xu, Jia

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
PhD, Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2013
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine, Wisconsin, 2000
BS, Liaoning University, China, 1982
Licensed Acupuncturist
 

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Yurasek, Frank 

Assistant Professor, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
PhD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2002
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 1999
BA, MA, Notre Dame University, 1961, 1963

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Zelenka, Taylor

Lecturer, Massage
MT, National University of Health Sciences, 2007
BA, National-Louis University, 2011

Zhou, Xiaojing

Professor, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Shandong Medical Universitiy, 1983
MS, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1989
Licensed Acupuncturist
Diplomate: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Zhu, Yu 

Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Gangsu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1983
MS, Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology
Licensed Acupuncturist