Tantan Huang earned his Bachelor’s of Medicine from Chengdu College of TCM in 1983. In 1986 he received his Master of Chinese Culture from the Sichuan Normal College where his research was in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine literature. Dr. Huang maintained a private practice in Chengdu until 1993 when he moved to Santa … Huang, Tantan, BA, MA, TCM
Dr. Wen-Chiang Pai obtained his MD and Master of TCM from China Medical University (CMU) in Taiwan. He was one of the very few who was trained in both conventional and traditional medicine. He was also involved in the integration of both medicines in academic, clinical and research settings. He served as director of the … Pai, Wen-Chiang, LAc, Dipl CH, MTCM, OMD, MD
Kathy Hope, a native San Diegan, studied liberal arts and photography at several Southern California colleges, and then worked as a photographer for a small publication. In 1990 she heard the call to return to San Diego and begin her journey into holistic health at Mueller College of Holistic Studies. She’s maintained a successful mobile … Hope, Kathy, HHP
Dr. Aimee C. Holdwick, DAOM, DiplOM (NCCAOM), LAc, received both her master’s and doctoral degrees from Pacific College. She has been a faculty member here since 2010 and currently serves as the Graduate Academic Dean on the San Diego campus. She is a CNT instructor with the CCAHM and also maintains a private practice in San Diego. … Holdwick, Aimee, DAOM, LAc
Mitchell Harris graduated with honors from New York University’s Film and Television Tisch School of the Arts. His undergraduate thesis work in experimental documentary video was nominated for a grant by faculty and was screened in several countries. Deciding to be more hands in his desire to help and understand the people and world around … Harris, Mitch, LAc, MSTOM
Dan Halpain, ABT, HHP, has been professionally involved in health and fitness for over 30 years. He is a former physical education instructor who has presented at workshops, designed curriculum, and served as Master Teacher and Mentor. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1984 with a degree in education and from Pacific College … Halpain, Dan, ABT, HHP
Jerry Moreau is a psychotherapist and holistic health practitioner with a private practice in San Diego. He is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Massage Therapist. Jerry received a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a Master’s degree from the University of Rhode … Moreau, Gerard, MS, MA, HHP, MFT
Dr. Brian Kuo, MSTOM, DAOM, LAc, earned his Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Samra University in Los Angeles, CA, and his Doctoral degree in Oriental medicine (DAOM) from Pacific College of Health and Science, specializing in Geriatrics, in 2005. His doctorate included studies in Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai, China. He has taught … Kuo, Brian, MSTOM, DAOM, LAc
Mark Kuebel began his interest in medicine in the 1970’s, graduating with a BA, Biological Sciences, concentrating in cell and molecular biology in 1982. He spent the next 10 years exploring art and medical sciences like homoeopathy and Western herbology. After the AIDS crisis personally impacted his circle of friends, he became a community activist, … Kuebel, Mark, MS, BA, NADA, LAc
William J. Kaplanidis, LAc, MS, MA began teaching at Pacific College (NY) in 1996. Since then he has taught various classes including Taiji, Qigong, Clinical Counseling, Oriental Medicine Theory and Tui Na. From 2000-2002 William served as Department Chair of Allied Arts and assisted with faculty and curriculum development. In addition to being a graduate … Kaplanidis, William, J., MS, MA, LAc
Leslie has worked as an acupuncturist in integrative healthcare for the past 15 years. She has worked with other integrative healthcare professionals, including physicians in private practice, midwives, and the integrative pain team at Rady Children’s hospital in San Diego. Her doctoral work explored the use of manual needle techniques in the treatment of painful … Dr. McCoy, Leslie, LAc, DAOM
Dr. Dong Ji began his education in traditional Chinese medicine in China at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1991 and received his medical degree after a five-year program focused on both Chinese and Western clinical medicine. Because of the enthusiasm for the discovery of scientific basis of acupuncture, he went to the Neuroscience Research … Ji, Dong, PhD, LAc
