Faculty

Dr Boccino, Joan, DAOM, LAc

Dr. Joan Boccino is a graduate of Pacific College of Health and Science in New York City, where she currently serves as professor in the department of Science and Clinical Practice. She has maintained a private practice in Manhattan since 1997. Her post graduate studies have included work at the Shanghai College of TCM/Yue Yang Dr Boccino, Joan, DAOM, LAc

Bender, Brian, LAc, MS, MTOM

Brian Bender earned his BS in Education/Mathematics from the University of Colorado in 1975, and in 1984 he received a Master’s degree from the McLaren College of Business Administration, University of San Francisco. After earning his MSTOM degree from Pacific College in 1996, Brian has gone on to teach at the International Professional School of Bender, Brian, LAc, MS, MTOM

Baker, Eric, LAc, MSOM

Eric Baker has been teaching at Pacific College of Health and Science since 2003. He earned his undergrad in psychology, before switching to Chinese medicine for grad school, inspired by his deep love of and interest in Asian culture, especially Taoism and Zen. The majority of his clinical experience has been through hospitals, including the Baker, Eric, LAc, MSOM

Austin, Catherine, LAc

Catherine Austin earned her Master’s Degree from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1998. She has been a Licensed Acupuncturist in private practice for 15 years in both Northern and Southern California and in South America, specializing in digestive disorders, allergies, auto-immune diseases, and women’s health. Ms. Austin has done extensive studies in Austin, Catherine, LAc