Clinical Medicine Department

Joe earned his Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the CCMU in 2006. Currently a clinic supervisor and faculty member at CSTCM, Joe is also on faculty at the University of Denver. An internationally recognized expert on healthy aging, Joe has spent over 25 years teaching t’ai chi, qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center, the University of Denver, and Metropolitan State University. Former columnist on healthy aging for the Rocky Mountain News, he has presented at many scientific and medical conferences including at the Harvard Medical School’s Osher Institute on Integrative Medicine and has twice been a featured presenter at the Oxford Roundtable at Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford U.K. He currently runs his own clinic in Denver Colorado.

Jon has been a holistic warrior in Denver since 1996. He graduated with honors from the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado. Jon went on to attend South West Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. He served his acupuncture externship at the Boulder County AIDS project. In addition, he spent 135 hours studying trigger point dry needling and sports acupuncture. Jon graduated in 2001 with an MSOM. From 2003 to 2011, Jon was a lead therapist for a huge State of Colorado wellness program devoted to identifying and treating potential worker’s comp patients. This experience has given him a vast reservoir of hands-on clinical experience with treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. In 2020, Jon completed his Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with the Pacific College of Health and Science, including a 60-hour internship with UC Health Anschutz Hospital’s Internal Medicine Resident’s clinic at the CU School of Medicine. Jon maintains a practice specializing in myofascial, musculoskeletal, and sports medicine conditions. Jon has been a professor at CCMU since 2017.

Chris graduated from Colorado Chinese Medicine University® in 1993 and completed a clinical internship at Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. She is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology through the NCCAOM and is licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. Since graduation she also was involved in a research study on treating pelvic pain with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Chris has also taught various Traditional Chinese Medicine subjects at other Colorado Oriental medicine schools. She specializes in Chinese herbal medicine, women’s health care and sports medicine.

Yi Cao is a third generation Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor who graduated from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has published many articles in the Journal of Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion, has been invited to many international conferences and has won many awards in China. Yi has taught acupuncture and supervised clinic interns at the university and in the hospital before coming to the United States. He is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. He specializes in the areas of neurological and psychological problems and currently has a private practice in Denver, Colorado.

Greg graduated from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The idea of being a healer “is a way of life” was the original draw for Greg to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. A healer is someone who uses the tools they have to assist and teach others ways of improving their lives. He is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a L.Ac. in Colorado. He is currently using his skills to treat patients of all ages and also massages horses. He has studied auriculotherapy intensively for the past five years. He is in private practice in Lakewood, Colorado.

Dr. Simone Sturm specializes in the holistic treatment of women and children. Her practice includes women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, labor and childbirth, postpartum care and pediatrics. She brings over 16 years of clinical experience to her practice, has worked as a primary care provider under California law, and strongly believes in the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in order to treat disease and maintain well-being. As a passionate practitioner of functional medicine, Dr. Sturm believes in healing and wellness for her patients according to their unique needs. Dr. Sturm has received advanced, post-graduate training in the US and China in reproductive health, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics.

Dr. Sturm received her DACM from Five Branches University in San Jose, CA with a specialization in Reproductive Women’s Health and Pain Management. Dr. Sturm is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). Fellows have demonstrated competency and advanced knowledge in the field of both Western and Oriental Reproductive Medicine by passing an advanced board certification examination. Additionally, Dr. Sturm has received certification in Functional Medicine from the Functional Medicine University.

She also holds Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. She has also been trained by CAPPA (the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) as a childbirth educator and labor doula, and she believes strongly in holistic pregnancy practices. Dr. Sturm is also a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Devoted to her passion for teaching, Dr. Sturm has served as a clinic supervisor and instructor at both the Colorado School of Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) in Denver and at Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) in Boulder. She is a former member of the SWAC Research Committee and ASRM, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Elizabeth Lovefury has had a dedicated career bridging Eastern and Western approaches to health. After studying Asian Studies at Vassar College, Dr. Lovefury pursued her passion for Oriental medicine, eventually earning her Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine (now known as Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley) in 2000 and doctorate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2014.

In 2001, Liz opened Vigor, LLC, where she continues to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her skills caught the eye of Centura Health, and she now leads their acupuncture program for the Mountains North Denver Operating Group, bringing complementary therapies into mainstream healthcare settings.

Always eager to learn, Liz has expanded her expertise with certifications like Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell. She’s also taken on leadership roles in her field, including past positions as President and Vice President of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado; along with her current appointment as Vice President at the American Institute of Integrative Herbalism since 2017.

Anne Devereux graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She earned her Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest 

Acupuncture College in 2012, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences in 2024. 

While right handed with acupuncture needles, she leads with her left when using knitting needles.

Anne entered the medical field in 2003 and experienced the transformational abilities of acupuncture first-hand, and managed her private practice in Boulder since 2012. Some areas of focus in her clinical practice include Sports Acupuncture, Women’s Health, and Stress Relief. An avid outdoors adventurer, Dr. Devereux spends personal time skiing, running, climbing, and camping – kept company by her puppy!

Dr. Caitlin R. Dilli is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist, and clinical herbalist. Caitlin is trained in Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, and she regularly helps patients with headaches and migraines, women’s health concerns, fertility, stress and anxiety, altered sleep, and digestive disturbances.  Her patient focus is on children, teenagers, adults, and elders. Caitlin holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science, a Master’s of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University®, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Willamette University. She has published research on Parkinson’s disease and acupuncture through the University of Colorado. As a Colorado native, Caitlin yearns to be situated deep in God’s country and is miserably happy with a fly rod and a mountain stream. Her happy hour is practicing Qi Gong or teaching Spanish commands to her rescue pup Lola.

Xiaorong received her BM from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, P.R. China. She received her MS and her PhD from the Department of Acupuncture, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her postdoctoral work was research on the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing. She specializes in treatment of Wind stroke, Dementia, Women’s Medicine and joint pain at the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin TCM University in Tianjin. Xiaorong taught

foreign students in China from the US, Canada, Holland and Brazil. She moved from Beijing to Denver to join the faculty of Colorado Chinese Medicine University®.

Justin DiPhillippo is a licensed Chiropractor (DC) and a Board-Certified Functional Neurologist. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College in 2015, studied Functional Neurology at Carrick Institute of Neurology, and received his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB) in 2017. He also attended West Chester University where he graduated with a Master of Science in Biology.
Justin has been treating patients in Pennsylvania since 2015. He works in an integrated clinical office in Southeastern PA alongside multiple disciplines that align their specialties to provide patients with optimal care. His goal and primary focus is to provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan combining structural, nutritional, and neurological rehabilitation.

Dr. Daisy Dong is a distinguished practitioner and scholar in the field of traditional
Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrative health, with extensive training and experience
across China and the United States.

Dr. Dong began her academic journey at the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, where she earned a BS/MD in Chinese Medicine in 1985. Her studies
encompassed acupuncture, herbal medicine, and various holistic therapies in addition
to biomedical education. She completed her residency at Er Long Lu Hospital and
pursued a one-year acupuncture fellowship at Dongzhimen Hospital in Beijing, China.

After practicing and teaching TCM theory for several years, Dr. Dong pursued further
education in the United States to broaden her expertise to include modern health
sciences and healthcare administration. From 1994 to 1997, she earned a Master of
Arts in International Health (MA) and a Master of Health Administration (MHA) at the
University of Ohio in Athens, OH. Concurrently, she earned a Certificate in Modern
Health Library Science, enhancing her ability to access and utilize medical literature and
research, and completed a Certificate in Gerontology to better understand the health
needs of the aging population.

To further specialize in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Dr. Dong attended the
Southwest College of Acupuncture in Boulder, CO, where she earned an MSOM.
Additionally, she engaged in advanced oncological training and research at the China-
Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing from 2004 to 2012. This training underscored her
expertise in integrating herbal therapies with conventional cancer treatments to support
patients' overall well-being. Furthermore, she completed rigorous training in research
methodology for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine, receiving certificates in 2012.

Dr. Dong has a prolific teaching career, having taught at her medical school in Beijing
for seven years, at the Southwest Acupuncture College for 15 years, and at the School
of Medicine, University of Colorado, for 22 years. She played a pivotal role in opening
the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCHealth in 2001 and served as the senior
Chinese medical practitioner and acupuncturist there for 22 years. She also owned and
operated her clinic in Denver, Colorado.

With a career that bridges Eastern and Western medical traditions through teaching,
clinical practice, and research, Dr. Dong is committed to advancing integrative health
practices. Her extensive education and diverse certifications reflect a deep dedication to
holistic patient care, evidence-based practice, and healthcare leadership.

Dr. Dong is renowned for her tongue diagnostic skills and her compassionate approach,
combining the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with the latest biomedical

advancements in health science. She has contributed to numerous research projects
and publications, and her work in classroom and online education has promoted the
understanding and acceptance of integrative medicine in mainstream healthcare. Her
clinical specialties include CAM oncology, pain management, post-trauma care,
digestive illnesses, and women’s health.

Melissa is a Colorado native. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from CU Boulder in 2003 and a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from CCMU in 2011. She is a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine through the NCCAOM. She has been in private practice in Denver since 2011 where she specializes in women’s and children’s health. She lives in Englewood, Colorado with her husband, two children, three cats, and many chickens.

Dr. Ergil is an anthropologist and a clinical acupuncturist since 1990. He has served as President of the American College of TCM in San Francisco, Founding Dean and Director of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NY, and as Director of Research for the NY College of Health Professions. He was a Professor at NYCC from 2006 to 2019 and served as Acupuncture Clinical Lead at the Canandaigua VA from 2008 to 2019. He was recently the Director Health Sciences at Wells College, where he also served as Director of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program. Dr. Ergil is Chair of the New York State Education Department Acupuncture Board. Over the years Dr. Ergil has worked to develop and practice acupuncture in several integrative programs at hospitals and outpatient facilities. Presently he teaches at several schools and maintains a consultancy (Ambit Informatics Ltd.) which provides guidance and support to clients in the areas of education, health and technology.

Dr. Ergil’s research interests include Tibetan medicine, safety and efficacy issues related to single substance phytopharmacy, drug-herb interaction and toxicity issues in herbal medicine, the assessment of clinical outcomes in complementary and alternative therapies, and the clinical management of chronic pain. He has been an invited teacher in Australia, Germany, and the Republic of China and has numerous publications, including two textbooks.

Shanwen graduated from Guangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine with her bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and later graduated from Royal University in Los Angeles, California with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She practiced in Los Angeles before moving to Denver, where she was on the faculty at International Institute of Chinese Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. She specializes in Chinese Herbology and patent medicines, as well as the treatment of pain, women’s health care and immune deficiency.

Zack graduated from Colorado Chinese Medicine University® in 2013 and is recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.  He also completed an additional 500 hour program in 5 Element Acupuncture which specializes in treating psychological and emotional conditions.  Zack has been the Assistant Clinic Director at CCMU since 2017. He currently has a private practice in Denver, Colorado.

Drew received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. His interest in neuroscience led him to graduate level studies in neuroanatomy and molecular pharmacology at University of South Alabama and neurophysiology at the University of Colorado. While becoming certified in Postural Integration, he began studying Chinese medicine with practitioners. He graduated from CCMU in 1993 and studied at Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China in 1995. He is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. He has a private practice in Boulder.

Kailey Brennan received her Master’s degree from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University® (CSTCM) in Denver (2015). Kailey has studied closely with the developers of Engaging Vitality, an approach that incorporates palpation methods and insights from the osteopathic tradition into the practice of acupuncture and East Asian medicine. She provides teaching assistance for in-person Engaging Vitality seminars as a Continuing Education course for practitioners, as well as clinic supervision and teaching instruction for students at CSTCM. Kailey is in private practice in the Fort Collins area and provides acupuncture and CranioSacral Therapy for veterans and their families through the non-profit Healing Warriors Program.

Rui Nan, a third-generation practitioner of Chinese Medicine, earned her Bachelor of Medicine from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in 1998 and her Master of Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2002. With several published texts, Rui Nan is a highly qualified practitioner. She holds a National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification in acupuncture and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. She currently runs a private practice on the CCMU campus. Rui Nan has dedicated recent years to a careful and thorough study of classical Chinese Medicine texts, gaining insights beyond what is typically found in textbooks. She has achieved excellent treatment results for a variety of diseases.

Angie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1991 and after 20 years in the Healthcare field, went back to school and earned her Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from CCMU in 2013, and completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture & oriental medicine from CCMU in 2024. Angie has practiced tai qi, and Qi gong for over 20 years and finds time to dance at least once a week. She is certified by the NCCAOM in oriental medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. Angie has an acupuncture and herbal medicine practice in Denver Colorado where she says her specialty is people.

Billy obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science with a focus in Chemistry from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007. After realizing he had a special interest in how our surroundings affect our holistic health, Billy attended the CCMU in Denver, Colorado. Currently, he holds his master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Oriental Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. Billy has a special interest in cosmetic acupuncture, skin disorders and Chinese herbology. He currently has a private practice in Denver, Colorado.

Carol graduated from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University® in 1994, having previously accomplished an Associate of Arts degree in Physician Assistantship and Chair-side Dental Assistance certificate program. Carol has practiced TCM since 1995, while volunteering her time with 9 Health Fairs as a phlebotomist. She is Assistant Clinic Director at the Colorado Chinese Medicine University®.

Camille began her professional career in Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic in 1995. She earned her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture at the Colorado Chinese Medicine University® in 2012 and shortly after earned her Master’s Degree in TCM at the Colorado Chinese Medicine University®. She is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM and is an L.Ac. in Colorado. Camille has been treating patients in her private practice since September 2012 in the Centennial area.

Dr. Timothy Ross has broad experience in the domain of Chinese medicine as a teacher, experimental researcher, clinical practitioner and expert in herb cultivation and quality assessment.

Dr. Ross’ research experience began at UCSD as an extension of his premed studies in Neuroscience and Mammalian Physiology. During his final internship in Dr. Ethan Bier’s developmental neurobiology lab, he created genetically recombinant model organisms in an attempt to understand factors effecting neuronal patterning. Between 2003 and 2010 he was the Senior Researcher in the Mind Body Lab of Dr. Shin Lin at UCI, where they studied the physiologic correlates of the “Qi” phenomenon in human subjects, many of whom were high level masters of the internal arts, using primarily electrophysiological methods such as EKG, EEG, LDF and a Bio-photon meter. During his Doctoral studies at Bastyr University, he worked with various chromatographic and cell culture methods to assess the constituent concentrations and biological activities of domestically grown Chinese herbs. During his post-doctoral studies at the University of Washington, he worked with epidemiological and statistical methods to study Chinese medicine interventions in the public health setting.

Dr. Ross’ interest in Chinese herb cultivation began during his Master’s degree studies while working at The Learning Garden under the tutelage of Robert Newman, former head of the Botanical Garden in Nanjing and clinic director at Emperor’s College. This work at TLG culminated in a series of Adopt-A-Plant events designed to foster the development of a network of local small-scale medicinal herb gardens. His doctoral research incorporated cultivation, harvest, processing and quality assessment studies as part of an attempt to assess the viability of domestically cultivating Chinese herbs. After graduation, he was able to continue this work at Heron Botanicals, where in his QA/QC role he was able to assess the quality of an even larger sample of domestically cultivated Chinese herbs. Most recently Dr. Ross has been living in the mountains of Southern California exploring the potential applicability of native analogs as potential substitutes for related Chinese herb species.

Dr. Ross has spent a lifetime studying Chinese martial arts and developing a mature skill set which incorporates the internal arts and ultimately merges with his study of Chinese medicine.

An early interest in the Shaolin style led to repeated trips to China to study at Shaolin temple and a fortuitous meeting with his sifu, Tak Wah Eng, a famous master of the Fu Jow Pai. During his time at UCI, he became a student of Chen Zheng Lei, one of the four tigers of Chen Village. During his time at Emperor’s he became a student of Liu Dong and eventually his sister Liu He of the the Ling Gui School of Qi Gong. At this point Dr. Ross teaches a comprehensive system incorporating Tak Wah Gong Fu, Chen Style Tai Ji Chuan and Ling Gui Qi Gong.

Dr. Ross’ clinical focus is in the field of oncology. Oncology was the focus of Bastyr’s doctoral program and included years of internships at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in the Oncology department at Providence-Everett hospital, during Bastyr clinic’s integrative oncology shifts and culminated with observations in the Oncology wards at Shanghai Longhua and Cheng Du TCM University Hospital. Dr. Ross also independently pursued internships at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital in the Oncology ward before and after his time at Bastyr. Upon completion of his Doctoral degree, he began his time working with Dr. Su at Bellevue Acupuncture Clinic. Eventually he moved onto an integrative setting at Medella Optimal Health where he worked alongside Dr. Eric Yarnall ND and Karen James LMP. For the last 5 years, Dr. Ross has been offering patients consultation and instruction in herbal medicine, nutrition, self-massage, qigong, meditation and taiji via his virtual practice while also teaching classes in Integrative Oncology and Herbal Pharmacognosy at Yo San and Five Branches Universities.

Sarwat Rumi, DACM, MSAOM, is a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She began caring for people professionally in 2000, providing trauma-informed care as an advocate for individuals and families seeking lives free from violence; then expanding her work to facilitate healing and community engagement as an educator and teaching artist to marginalized communities, social service organizations, and law enforcement. Dr. Rumi’s transformative personal experience of receiving acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy led her to further her education at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC, where she earned her master’s degree in 2014. In 2020, as the world paused for a global pandemic, Dr. Rumi completed her doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science.

Dr. Rumi’s passion for integrative medicine was born at FLSAOM, and became central to her private practice and work at a comprehensive cancer center in Western NY State, where she has been developing integrative care and research for oncology patients in outpatient and inpatient settings since 2018. To all her dearly loved patients, Dr. Rumi emphasizes lifestyle shifts through Eastern dietary therapy and qi gong as much as she utilizes acupuncture, herbs, and other modalities. Dr. Rumi advances East Asian Medicine in the burgeoning field of integrative medicine through workshops, presentations, clinical rotations for conventional medicine providers, and research collaborations.

Dr. Rumi’s love for East Asian Medicine is woven through her personal and professional lives, embracing nature, contemplation, a high regard for tradition and lineage, and respect for all beings.

Lisa is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, she received her doctorate from Pacific College of Health Sciences and a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University®. A nationally-certified diplomate in Oriental Medicine from NCCAOM, she is the owner of Moon River Clinic, LLC. in Denver’s LoHi community. Her work as a yoga instructor and community care giver continue to be meaningful pursuits, and serving as a Death Doula.

Debbie began work as an acupuncturist in 1992 after graduating Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (now Pacific College of Health Sciences) with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine – with a continued emphasis exploring the application of Chinese herbal medicine to more harmoniously regulate emotions. Debbie has 30 years of classroom instructional experience, including yoga. She has served presidential roles with the Acupuncture Association of Colorado (‘97-’99), and operates her private practice.

Christopher was educated at CSTCM/CCMU. He received a Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and then earned his Doctorate of Acupuncture, and is a Nationally Board certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine in acupuncture and herbal medicine therapies by NCCAOM. He has also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Shaanxi College of Chinese Medicine in Xianyang, China. He was drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine after receiving a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract. After being introduced to Chinese medicine by a Taiji instructor, he took the steps to begin a path in the medical field. He developed both a love and devotion to Chinese herbal medicine as he was able to find solutions for his own symptoms and illness that simply were not offered or available with the western medical care he was receiving.

Dr. Melati Stevens is a nationally board-certified and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a dual-specialization in Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA, where she received her specializations, earned a DAOM, and expanded her interests in Rehabilitative Medicine, Fertility, and Cardiology. She completed her MSTCM at CSTCM, gaining proficiency in conjunct modalities including Cupping, Auricular, and Electro-Stimulation Acupuncture. Internal and Physical Medicine, extensively experienced in the treatment of Sports Medicine, FunctionalMedicine, and Immunology. She completed her doctoral residency at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Heather “Maya” Suzuki lived and worked in Japan as an acupuncture and moxibustion therapist for over 10 years. Maya studied acupuncture at Toyo Shinkyu Senmon Gakko. She apprenticed and worked at Acura Acupuncture Clinic. During school Maya also became a member of Iyashi No Michi Kyokai and Tanioka’s Daishiryu shonishin styles. In 2015 she attained dual licensure in Japan and the U.S. She is a nationally certified Diplomate of acupuncture through the NCCAOM. Maya teaches Japanese acupuncture nationally and internationally, is the main translator and a mid-level practitioner for Iyashi No Michi, and is a mid-level practitioner of Daishiryu. She volunteers as a translator for the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine where she publishes articles on Japanese acupuncture. She owns and runs Bumblebee AcuTherapy, where she utilizes Japanese acupuncture and shonishin, as well as moxibustion to mainly treat perinatal and pediatric conditions. Maya has many hats. She owns and runs Bumblebee AcuTherapy, teaches Japanese acupuncture workshops around the US and internationally, and is the main translator and a mid-level practitioner for Iyashi No Michi. She is also a mid-level practitioner of Daishiryu style pediatric acupuncture. Maya is the head coordinator and translator for the Annual In-Touch Japan Seminar in Japan. She also volunteers as a translator for the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine where she has published several articles about Japanese acupuncture. She is passionate about allowing acupuncturists to improve their technical skills and therefore their clinical results via Japanese style needling and moxibustion.  Maya founded and teaches the online Japanese acupuncture educational school, ShinKyu University, aimed to educate acupuncturists around the world in Japanese acupuncture and moxa techniques.

Stephanie is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado. She earned her DACM from Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego in 2016 and her MSTOM from Pacific College of Health and Science, New York in 2005. Additionally, she is nationally certified through the NCCAOM. She was a board member of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado from 2020-2024, serving as Secretary and President. She has been treating patients in her community style clinic practice since February 2012 in Northglenn, CO.

Robin got her first ever acupuncture treatment at the CCMU student clinic over 25 years ago, which sent her on the path to eventual practice. Robin is a Colorado native and has been licensed to practice acupuncture in Colorado since 2009. She maintains a general practice in Denver in a multidisciplinary healthcare office and has a practice in Englewood, CO. She graduated from Touro Health Sciences College Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine in New York City and earned a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from PCOM. She is a nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine through the NCCAOM.

Caylor began his oriental medical studies in Santa Fe at the Kototama Institute, where instruction focused on classical Japanese-style acupuncture. After completing that two-year acupuncture program in 1982, he traveled to Taiwan to attend the Taipei Institute of TCM. He then completed his Doctorate in Oriental Medicine at SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine in 1988 where he focused on Chinese medical translation work. He is a nationally certified Diplomate in acupuncture through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. He practices in Denver, Colorado.

As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Tzeching Wang has devoted her career to harmonizing the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the innovative principles of modern functional medicine. Her primary focus is on providing personalized, holistic care that truly addresses the unique needs of each patient. She founded Eastern Wellness Acupuncture with a vision of creating a nurturing space where patients receive comprehensive, tailored treatments that make them feel both valued and understood.

Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado, she is also pursuing certification in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Her clinical practice centers on several specialized areas, including TCM neurology, autoimmune disease support, women’s health, cancer support, and hormonal disorder management. Dr. Wang believes deeply in the power of personalized care, working closely with each patient to create customized acupuncture treatments and herbal formulas that effectively address their specific health concerns. A key aspect of her work is to bridge the gap between Traditional Chinese Medicine and conventional medicine, fostering a more integrative approach to healthcare that benefits patients on multiple levels.

Education is more than a career for Dr. Wang; it’s a passion. She has had the honor of sharing her expertise as an adjunct professor at the Colorado Chinese Medicine University® and as a faculty member at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these roles, she has taught acupuncture and Chinese herbology, supervised student clinics, and contributed to clinical research. Today, she continues to mentor interns at her clinic, guiding and inspiring the next generation of holistic healthcare practitioners.

Beyond her clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Wang has spoken at numerous conferences, where she explores the integration of TCM and functional medicine in treating complex conditions. Additionally, she contributes to the academic community as an editor and contributor to the Journal of Chinese Medical Acupuncture Science, where she has published work on clinical treatment strategies for PCOS, cancer support, and neurological disorders.

Joe has invested years exploring and implementing a grand study in the Asian Health Arts: Taijiquan and Qigong, blossoming to include earning his MSTCM degree from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University® in Denver, Colorado, in 2009. Further education includes his martial arts studies of the Ghost Bat style in Kung Fu and Lung Mo Xing Yi Quan; Tien Tao meditation, and Bagua Zhang. In 2019, Joe became an ordained 22nd-generation Taosit Monk of the Longmen Dragon Gate sect from the Quanzhen (Complete Reality) School.

Steven recently returned from an 11-year stay in Beijing, where he received both his Master’s and PhD in Acupuncture and Tui Na from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2015 and 2019, respectively. He was worked in the nationally recognized Guoyitang clinic in Beijing for over seven years. The tui na lineage of his graduate advisor for both degrees, Prof. Yu Tianyuan, primarily stems from the Imperial School of Tui Na, but also pulls from other traditions and schools. The acupuncture lineage he studied for over four years was that of Dr. Guo Tingying, a recognized Shanxi master of acupuncture and lineage holder for the Guo family technique. The herbal lineage he studied for over six years was from Prof. Li Xingguang, a disciple of the National Master Yan Zhenghua. He has published numerous articles in Chinese, as well as both dissertations. He specializes in orthopedic, dermatological, gynecological and organ disharmony diseases. In 2015, he also became a formal disciple of Baguazhang Master Gao Jiwu, the lineage holder of the Gao Branch of Liang Style Baguazhang.

Rick graduated and received his diploma at CCMU in Fall 2001. His interest in Chinese medicine started after years of working in the Psychology and Western Medical fields. He specializes in the treatment of pain, anxiety, stress and insomnia. He also did a month of intensive clinical training in Bejing in 2006. He enjoys many outdoor activities, especially mountain biking, hiking and golf. He has a practice in Littleton, Colorado.