New York College students study and train with a faculty whose members are intimately involved in many facets of the College. For example, they may chair and work with various committees and develop and revise curriculum. Students benefit from their professional expertise in the classroom as well as from assisting their instructors in the teaching clinics and observing their professional treatment of patients at the Integrative Health Center.

Officers and Department Heads

Lisa E. Pamintuan, J.D. - President, J.D., Wayne State University Law School; BA, Wake Forest University (Full Athletic Scholarship). Vice President of Business Development, New York College of Health Professions; Vice President Corporate Development, Catalyst Intellectual Properties; Sales/Marketing for World Team Tennis Franchise Team, IMG; Law Clerk/researcher International Law, Dykema, Gossett; Tennis Professional, competed on the international tennis circuit including the Wimbledon Championships, the Canadian Open and the U.S. Open; sponsors included Nike, Prince Racquets, Tail Sportswear and Guinness.

Dr. King Cheek, J.D., LL.D., LH.D., Vice President, Academic Affairs, J.D. (Law) University of Chicago; M.A. (Economics) University of Chicago; B.A. (Economics) Bates College; President, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities; President, Morgan State College; President, Shaw University. Executive Director - Center for Leadership and Career Development, Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Special Assistant to President, Co-Director - Joint Center for Communications, Learning and Technology, Professor of Social Sciences (Tenured), New York Institute of Technology. Honorary Degrees: LL.D. University of Maryland ; LL.D. Delaware State College; LL.D. Bates College ; LH.D. Shaw College at Detroit .

Woodson C. Merrell, MD, Certified Acupuncturist, Chief Medical Advisor, Doctorate of Medicine Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons; Chairman and Director of Integrative Medicine at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, N.Y.; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Visiting Professor of Family and Social Medicineat Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Attending Physician, Departments of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital; Certified Physician-Acupuncturist, NY; member of the working group on curricular reform for integrative medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine; oversees GME-approved educational programs in integrative medicine training for residents, fellows and community and faculty attending physicians, as well as a post-graduate fellowship in acupuncture at Beth Israel Medical Center; served as chairman, scientific director, co-developer, presenter and on the advisory boards for many professional medical conferences including: annual Integrative Healthcare Symposium, Nutritional Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Native American Healing Traditions, Tibetan Medicine, the Business of Integrative Medicine and Models of Healthcare; served as Chairman of New York State's Board of Acupuncture, and since 1995 has been a Board Member of New York State's Office of Professional Medical Conduct as an expert in integrative medicine; served on the Executive, Steering and Policy Committees of the National Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (an organization comprising 35% of the nation's medical schools including Harvard, Duke, Penn, Columbia, UCLA, Michigan, Einstein, Arizona, UCSF, Duke, Maryland, and Georgetown); has testified on integrative medicine to both Houses of Congress, as well as New York City and State agencies; has lectured extensively to both consumer and professional groups on integrative medicine and the nature of healing and wellness; has been a consultant to many hospitals, medical centers and medical schools to help increase their integrative approach to healthcare; is a frequent guest for all major media both regionally and nationally, including CBS Morning Show, CNN, MSNBC, WABC, the View, NPR, WBAI, Sirius, Time, Forbes, Barrons, Leaders, W, Elle, Self, O, Huffington Post, Psychology Today.com, ABC NewsNow.com, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, LA Times, NY Post, and the NY Daily News;co-authored with his wife, health science writer Kathleen Merrell, the book "The Source: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Power Up Your Health, and Feel Ten Years Younger"; has been a contributing author and editor to many consumer and professional books on integrative approaches to health and wellness. 

Marion Spector, Chief Nursing Advisor, R.N., M.S., B.S.N., APRN, BC Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Hunter College (CUNY); Master of Science in Nursing, Hunter College (CUNY); Registered Nurse, New York; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified; Clinical Instructor (Med/Surg), Staff Development, Bellevue Hospital Center; Clinical Specialist Medical Surgical Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider; Editorial Advisory Board, The American Journal of Nursing; Former Board Member NY State Nurses Association, Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Former President, founding member, NYC Chapter of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN), Member, American Society of Pain Management Nurses, Member, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses; Delegate, NYSNA Delegate Assembly, Delegate, United American Nurses; Delegate, American Nurses Association House of Delegates; Vice-Chairperson, NYSNA Council of Nursing Practitioners; Former Chairperson, Executive Council, NYC/Health and Hospitals Corporation Nurses; Nursing Continuing Education Coordinator, NYSNA Provider Unit Activities, Bellevue Hospital Center, Member; NYC CE Regional Review Team, NYSNA; NYSNA Membership Award, Amanda Silver Distinguished Service Award (NYCRA; District 13), Professional Achievement Recognition Award (Bellevue Hospital Center), NYSNA Leadership Fellow, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Member, Nutrition Committee, BHC, Former Negotiating Team Member, NYC/ Health and Hospitals Corporation.

Barbara E. Carver, B.S. - Senior Vice President Marketing, Communications and Business Operations, BS (Mathematics), Ohio University; Market Research Director, Dunkin' Donuts of America; Manager, Corporate Concept Development, The Gillette Company; Senior Brand Management, Deodorants/Anti-Perspirants, Shave Cream, New Products, Personal Care Division The Gillette Company; Marketing Director, Fragrances and New Products, Charles of the Ritz, Inc. division of Bristol-Myers Squibb Corporation; Vice President Business Development, Charles of the Ritz, Inc. division of Bristol-Myers Squibb Corporation; President, Partner, Scentronic Industries Inc.

A Li Song, M.D. (People's Republic of China), L.Ac. (NY), Dean, Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Dean, People's Republic of China Affairs, M.D., Henan Medical University, People's Republic of China; over twenty years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy; taught Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for over nine years in China; Director of the Luo Yang Medical Health Center, Luo Yang, China; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Albert Grazia, M.S., B.A., Associate Dean, School of Massage Therapy, Master of Science (Clinical Nutrition), University of Bridgeport; Bachelor of Art (Psychology), Queens College; Doctoral Candidate, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Certified Nutritional Consultant, American Association of Nutritional Consultants; Registered Holistic Counselor, Nutritional Science Association.

Yun Li, M.D. (People's Republic of China ), L.Ac. (NY), Diplomate Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM), Chair, Oriental Sciences and Acupuncture, M.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Hebei Medical University (People's Republic of China); M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (People's Republic of China); Associate Professor, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (People's Republic of China); Vice Chief-Editor, Encyclopedia Publishing House of China; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Yuguang Jiang, Ph.D. O.M.D., Master O.M.D., O.M.D. (People’s Republic of China), Chair, Herbology, Ph.D. O.M.D. (Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Oncology), China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, China; Master O.M.D. (Fundamental Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine), O.M.D. ( Clinical TCM), Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; Herbal Research, Yale University Pharmacology Department; TCM Oncologist/Physician, Guang’anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.

Claire L. Casseus, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S., B.S., Chair, Masage Therapy, Doctorate of Public Health, Teachers College, Columbia University ; Master of Public Health, Teachers College, Columbia University ; Master of Science, Long Island University ; Bachelor of Science, Saint Joseph College ; Assistant Professor of Health Science, Queensborough Community College ; Instructor and Educational Consultant, Edulife Services Training Center ; Instructor of Health Science, Downstate University Hospital ; Certified High School French Teacher.

Joseph Sing Cheung, M.A., B.A., Director, Physical Arts, Master of Arts (East Asian Studies), Bachelor of Arts - Cum Laude (Asian Studies), St. John's University; Advanced Level 8 Senior Instructor Certificate, Wing Hong Yip Dragon Style Kung Fu School; 6th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor Certificate, Kukkiwon - World Taekwondo Headquarters; 5th Degree Black Belt Instructor Certificate, Chinese Swai Jiao Association; 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor Certificate, World Tang Soo Do Association; National Referee Certificate, United States Chinese Kuoshu (Kung Fu) Federation; Class D-3 Referee Certificate, United States Taekwondo Union; Class R-D Referee Certificate, National AAU Taekwondo & Junior Olympic Taekwondo Program; 1996 AAU Taekwondo National Championships Bronze Medalist in Sparring; 1995 U.S.A. Wushu-Kung Fu Federation Northeast Regionals Full Contact Sanshou Fighting Gold Medal Champion and National Championships 2X Silver Medalist in Sanshou and Shuai Chiao; 1995 United States Chinese Kuoshu Championships, 3rd Place in Full Contact Lei Tai Fighting; 1992 United States Chinese Kuoshu Championships, 1st Place in Advanced Short Weapons, 2nd Place in Advanced Southern Forms, 3rd Place in Full Contact Lei Tai Fighting; Certificate of Completion - Clinical Observation & Discussion Program, International Studies of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea; Certificate of Participation - The Ancient Art of Tai Chi Chuan for the Medical Rehabilitation Setting, Dr. Tingsen Xu, The Heaven & Earth Center & Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Certificate of Achievement - Gold Key for Scholastic Excellence in Asian Studies, St. John's University; Certificate of Achievement in Chinese Culture, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan.

Sandy Greenberg, LMT, Administrative Clinic Director, School of Massage Therapy, Certificate, Massage Therapy, New Center; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

DISTINGUISHED ASSOCIATES

Michael Balboni, Government Solutions Head, Cardinal Point Strategies, Former New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, former New York State Senator from the 7th Senate District in Nassau County, Long Island (1997 - 2006) and before that served eight years in the State Assembly; chaired the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs; also served on the standing Senate committees on Aging, Environmental Conservation, Higher Education, Insurance, Judiciary and Labor; earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law; was counsel to former Senator John R. Dunne and the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee and counsel to the deputy majority leader of the Senate; was appointed Deputy County Attorney in Nassau County; has authored several Law Review articles and is an adjunct professor of political science at Adelphi University.

Robert Duarte, M.D., Certified Acupuncturist, Doctorate of Medicine Ponce School of Medicine; Associate Attending in Neurology; Long Island Jewish Medical Center; Director, Long Island Jewish Medical Center Pain & Headache Treatment Center; Medical Director; Tansitions of Long Island Rehabalitation for Head Injury; Pain Clinic Coordinator; Board Certified in Pain Management; Board Certified Neurologist; Certified Medical Acupuncturist; Assistant Professor of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; American Pain Society; International Association for the Study of Pain; American Headache Society; American Academy of Neurology; Advisory Board Member; Glaxo-Smith Kline, Merck, Astra-Zeneca and Janssen.

Richard Karpinski, M.D. Doctorate of Medicine Harvard Medical School; surgical residencies Boston City Hospital, New England Deaconess Hospital and New York University Medical Center, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; served as Chief, General Surgery Service and a Major in USAF; Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery; Fellow of American College of Surgeons; member American Society of Plastic Surgeons, New York County Medical Society, Medical Society of the State of New York; affiliated with St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital; faculty appointments - Teaching Fellow and Instructor in Anatomy, Harvard University, Tutor in Surgery, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, Clinical Fellow in Surgery, Harvard University, Clinical Instructor in Surgery, Creighton University, Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery, New York University, Instructor in Plastic Surgery, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons; committee memberships - New York County Medical Society, St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital; member Board of Directors, Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Co.; papers - "MISAR: A Miniature Information Storage and Retrieval System" and "A Prospective Trial Comparing Biobrane, Duoderm and Xeroform for Skin Graft Donor Sites"; book chapter - "Surgical Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis"; presentations - "Facial Embryology", "Flap Operation for Medical Patients", "Limb Salvage:microsurgery", "Breast Reconstruction", Surgical treatment of Decubitus Ulcers", "An Approach to Treating Wounds", "Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Treatment by Excision or by Suction Adenectomy", and "How to Make a Skin Graft Fail".

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Faculty

Ingrid Amato, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State. 

Jonathan Amdur, D.C., B.A.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Arts (Biology), University of Delaware; Assistant Adjunct Professor, Biology, Hofstra University;Lecturer, volunteer and community service worker; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Linda Bardekoff, B.A., A.A.S., R.N., C.N.A.T., H.N.C.
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Bachelor of Arts (Community Health), Queens College; Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), Queensborough Community College; Nationally Certified Reflexologist, Certified Holistic Nurse, Certified Nurse Amma Therapist; Licensed Registered Nurse, New York State. 

Gerald Basile, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research; Certification, Trigger Point Therapy,Sports Massage; First Aid/CPR Certified, American Red Cross; Member, American Massage Therapy Association; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State. 

Jason Beickert, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Laurence Bouchard, B.P.S./M.S., M.B.A., Bachelor B (France), A.O.S.LMT (NY), L.Ac. (NY)
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Associate in OccupationalStudies (Massage Therapy), New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research; Master of Business and Administration, Dowling College; Founder of Bonjour, French Teaching School, Paris, France; Postgraduate education in Craniofacial Therapy, Myofascial Release/Rejuvenation, Sports Massage, Nutrition, and Qi Gong; Licensed Massage Therapist and Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Dawn Brower, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Intern at The Medical Center of Sarasota; Post graduate studies in Active Isolated Stretching, Cancer Massage, Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial Release, Pediatric Massage, Infant Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone Massage, and Reflexology; Member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA); Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Martin Brownstein, B.A., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), CCNY; Associate in Occupational Studies (MassageTherapy), New York College of Health Professions; National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, NCBTMB; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Robert Chapman, D.C., B.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Science, New York University; Chiropractic Sports Physician Certification Program; Diplomate Program in Chiropractic Orthopedics; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Linda Chavez, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy); New York College of Health Professions; Certified Yoga Instructor; Professional Member of the Medical Massage Therapy Institute; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Decheng Chen, Ph.D., MD (People's Republic of China), L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
MD, Changchun College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (PRC); Ph.D. in Acupuncture, Nanjing University of TCM (PRC); Professor, The Acupuncture Institute of the China Academy of TCM, Beijing; 20 years of clinical and teaching experience in China, Russia, Egypt, Dubai, U.A.E. and the US; author of 11 books and more than 70 articles on Chinese Medicine; Vice Director, Chinese Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Mei-Hua Chen, B.P.S./M.S.-OM, M.P.H., M.S., B.S., R.D.C.D.N., D.N.S.D., C.D.E., C.S.P.
Oriental Science
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (HealthScience), New York College of Health Professions; Master in Public Health (Environmental Health Sciences), Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health; M.S. (Human Nutrition), Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Institute of Human Nutrition; Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutrition),Chinese Cultural University; New York State Certified Nutritionist-Dietician (CND); American Dietetic Association, Registered Dietician (R.D.); American Societ yfor Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Support Dietician (C.N.S.D.); American Association of Diabetes Educators, Certified Diabetes Educators (C.D.E.); American Dietetic Association, Board Certified as Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (C.S.P.); Louisiana State Nurses Association, Certified as Infusion Specialties.

Joseph Sing Cheung, M.A., B.A.
Director, Physical Arts
Master of Arts (Asian Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude), St. John’s University; Fifth Degree Black Belt Master Instructor, World Tae Kwon Do Federation; Third Degree Black Belt Instructor, World Tang Soo Do Association; Advanced Level Eight Senior Instructor, Wing Hong Yip Dragon Style Kung Fu School; Certified Black Belt Instructor, Chinese Swai Jiao Association; Director and Head Instructor, Imperial Academy of Martial Arts & Sciences; Certificate of Achievement in Chinese Culture, Feng Chia University.

MaryAnn Chirichella, B.S., A.S., LMT (NY, FL)
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Bachelor of Science (Interdisciplinary Studies in Holistic Health), State University of New York Empire State College; Associate in Science – Summa Cum Laude, Nassau Community College, NY; Massage Therapy Diploma, Swedish Institute of Massage, NY; Member, American Massage Therapy Association; Member, American Reflexology Certification Board; Member, Nassau Association for Continuing Community Education; Nationally Certified Reflexologist, Member, American Reflexology Certification Board; Certified Chi Kung Practitioner; Trained Tai Chi Instructor; Reiki – Levels I, II and Master/Teacher Certification; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State and Florida.

Robin Choi, B.P.S./M.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Denise Collins, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Maria J. Cortese, B.S.W., A.A.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Bachelor of Social Work, Adelphi University, Associate Degree (Social Welfare and Communication), Nassau Community College; Associate in Occupational Studies(Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed MassageTherapist, New York State.

Jeanne D’Brant, D.C., B.A.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Arts(Psychology), Adelphi University; Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Daniel Danyluk, D.C.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Anthony DiCarlo, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Physical Arts, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Lisa Fasano, B.A., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Physical Arts, Western Technique
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Long Island University; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Certified Yoga Instructor; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Lauren Fine, A.O.S. LMT (NY)
Asian Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Marcia Fishkin, B.P.S./M.S. OM, M.S. Family Nursing, M.S. Economics B.S., A.O.S., C.N.S., C.N.A.T., RN (NY), LMT (NY)
Holistic Nursing
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (HealthScience), New York College of Health Professions; Master of Science (Family Health Nursing), Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mercy College, NY; Master of Science (Economics), Universidad Central Del Ecuador; Bachelor of Science, Nursing,College of New Rochelle, NY; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Certified Nurse Amma Therapist, New York College of Health Professions, NY; Holistic Nurse Practitioner with Wholistic Nurse Practitioner Associates, NY; Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Xu Ping Fu, M.B./B.S., (People’s Republic of China), M.A., M.S.L.Ac. (NY, CA)
Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature), Chongqing Teachers College, People’s Republic of China; Master of Arts (Sociology), New York University; Master of Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Science, Oakland, CA; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State and California.

Margaret Gioglio, M.S., B.S.
Liberal Arts
Master of Science (Special Education), Long Island University; Bachelor of Science (Elementary Education), State University of New York at Old Westbury; Certificate (Administration in Staff Development in Special Education), College of New Rochelle.

Katherine Gold, M.D., B.S.
Health Science
Doctorate of Medicine, St. George’s University School of Medicine; Bachelor of Science (Biology) Long Island University; Licensed Medical Doctor, New York State.

Eoin Gregory, D.C., B.A.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), California State University; Licensed Chiropractor, New York Stateand Pennsylvania.

Mark Gresser, D.P.M., B.S., B.A
Health Science
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine;Bachelor of Science (Biology), State University of New York at Stony Brook; Bachelor of Art (Psychology), State University of New York at Stony Brook; Licensed Podiatrist, New York State.

Lawrence Howard, L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science in Acupuncture, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; Bachelors of Arts, Experimental Psychology and Studio Art, Brooklyn College; Subject Matter Expert for Acupuncture for NCCAOM, Exam Development Committee member; published author; originator of “Energetic Acupuncture”; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Patricia Huber, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Certified Reflexologist; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Erin Hurme, M.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY, TN), L.Ac. (NY, TN)
Diplomate Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Adjunct Instructor, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist for NFL teams Tennessee Titans and New York Jets; Certified Medical Massage Therapist, Sloan Kettering Medical Center; Licensed Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist, New York State and Tennessee.

Chun Yu Jin, M.D. (People’s Republic of China), L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
MD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hei Long Jiang University of TCM, People’s Republic of China; Research in Paralysis Treatment using Acupuncture, 2005,Hei Long Jiang University, China; Member, AAAOM; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Woo Chul Jung, M.S., B.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Health Science
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry), City University of New York; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Jacqueline Kelian, D.C., B.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport; Bachelor of Science(Neurobiology and Physiology), University of Maryland; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Richard S. Keohane, Sr., D.P.T., M.S., B.S., P.T.
Health Science
D.P.T. in Physical Therapy, Long Island University; Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Long Island University; Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University; Licensed Physical Therapist, New York State.

Jerelyn Kirby, B.P.S./M.S., B.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY), C.A.T, L.Ac. (NY)
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Advanced Amma Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Bachelor of Science, Adelphi University; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Certified in Pregnancy Massage; Postgraduate studies in Cancer Massage; Licensed Massage Therapist and Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Carl Chul-Hoi Kim, B.P.S./M.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Charles Lee, B.P.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Bachelor of Professional Studies (Advanced Amma Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Member, International Massage Association, Amma Therapy Organization; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Scott Leslie, D.C., B.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Science(Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training), West Virginia University; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Yun Li, M.D. (People’s Republic of China), L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM)
Chair, Acupuncture and Oriental Sciences
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
M.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Hebei Medical University (People’sRepublic of China); M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (People’s Republic of China); Associate Professor, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (People’s Republic of China); Vice Chief-Editor, Encyclopedia Publishing House of China; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Kelly Lizewski, D.C., B.S., LMT (CA), C.P.T.
Health Science, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Science, New York Institute of Technology; Certified Personal Trainer, International Sports Science Association; Licensed Massage Therapist/Health Educator, National Holistic Institute, CA; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Natalie Lugo, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

William McCaffrey, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions, Postgraduate education in Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Thomas J. McLaughlin, D.C., B.P.S./M.S., A.A.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic; Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Associate Degree (Applied and Natural Sciences), LaGuardia Community College; Board Certified National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Physiotherapy; Licensed Chiropractor and Acupuncturist, New York State.

Leonora Melillo, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Thomas Miller, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College for Wholistic Health, Education, and Research; Member, American Massage Therapy Association, Northeast Organic Farming Association, and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Kathleen Mulcahy, A.O.S., A.A.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Associate in Applied Science (Fashion Purchasing and Merchandising), Nassau Community College; Member International Massage Association; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Tara O’Rourke, B.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies, Dowling College; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Christine Panettieri, A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Cariann Perretta, D.C., B.A., A.A.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stonybrook; Associate of Science, Queensborough Community College; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Mark Petruzzi, B.P.S./M.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY), L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture, Asian Technique, Oriental Science,Western Technique
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research; Member, New York Society of Medical Massage Therapists, Licensed Massage Therapist and Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Genevieve Reiter, A.A.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Western Technique
Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Institute of Technology; Diploma in Massage Therapy, New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research; Member, American Massage Therapy Association; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

W. Brent Reynolds, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., B.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic; Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy), Northeast Louisiana University; Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist; Founder, Comedy for a Cause, Guest Speaker on Preventative Health; Licensed Chiropractor, New York State.

Mary Beth Riley, B.P.S., A.A.S., RN (NY), C.N.A.T.
Holistic Nursing
Bachelor of Professional Studies (Advanced Amma Therapy), New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research; Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), Suffolk Community College, NY; Certified Nurse Amma Therapist, New York College of Health Professions; Registered Nurse, New York State.

James M. Shinol, M.S.OM, B.S., B.P.S., L.Ac. (NY, NJ)
Diplomate Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Southwest Acupuncture College, CO; Bachelor of Science (Biology), Albright College, PA; Member, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM);Member, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance (AOMA); Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State and New Jersey.

Kathy Slaka, M.S., P.T., A.S., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Health Science
Master of Science (Physical Therapy), Long Island University; Associate in Science (Pre-Physical Therapy), Nassau Community College; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Physical Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Paula Steele, B.P.S./M.S., B.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Master of Education, University of Toledo, OH; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Anne Stevens, M.A., B.A., A.O.S., LMT (NY)
Asian Technique, Oriental Science, Western Technique
Master of Arts in TESOL (The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages); SUNY, Stony Brook; Bachelor of Arts (French), SUNY, Albany; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.

Lizel Stover, B.P.S./M.S., A.A., L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions; Associate in Arts (Liberal Studies), Suffolk Community College; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Michael Szap, Pharm.D., M.S., B.S.
Health Science
Doctor of Pharmacy, Broadmore University College of Pharmacy; Master of Science (Biochemistry-Education), Long Island University; Bachelor of Science (Biology, Pharmacology), Long Island University; Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Administration, North Carolina College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.

David Teitler, B.S.
Physical Arts
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), Polytechnic Institute of New York;1962–1982, practiced and taught Shotokan Karate, Legend Martial Arts School under direction of Rick Lenchus; 1972–1990, practiced and taught Yang styleTai Chi Chuan, affiliated with ShrJung Tai Chi Chuan Study Group under directionof Cheng Man-Ching; 1989–Present, practiced and taught Ishta yoga, affiliated with Yoga Zone School under direction of Alan Finger; Certified Yoga teacher,Yoga Alliance.

James Vitale, B.P.S./M.S., B.S., L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions; Bachelor of Science (Business/Public Management), State University of NY, Institute of Technology,Utica, NY; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Ping Zhu, O.M.D. (People’s Republic of China), L.Ac (NY)
Diplomate Acupncture & Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture
O.M.D., Xian Medical University, (People’s Republic of China); Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

Rong-Da Zhu, M.B./B.S. (People’s Republic of China), L.Ac. (NY)
Acupuncture, Oriental Science
Bachelor Degree of Medicine, Shanghai School of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; Diploma, Shanghai School of Municipal Research (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; Extensive clinical experience in practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine in People’s Republic of China and United States; Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State.

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