Faculty
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Dr. Alsberg received his bachelor's degree in chemistry (University of California, San Diego). He completed pre-med courses at the University of Victoria, and his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland, Oregon). Since 1975, Dr. Alsberg has studied and practised acupuncture and TCM, which form an integral part of his naturopathic practice on Saltspring Island and in Victoria, BC.
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Anne has a professional background in teaching, counselling, community development and health management. Anne has been a keynote speaker, organizer and workshop facilitator at international, national and provincial conferences. In addition to her experience in private practice, the Ministry of Health, and as an executive director of a not for profit organization, she brings her research and interest in organizational and professional ethics and leadership.
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Dr. Chen completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the Beijing College of TCM. He went on to receive his Master of Medicine from the China Academy of TCM, ultimately receiving his Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He was an associate professor in China from 1985-1997 and has produced many TCM research publications. Dr. Kai Chen has been teaching and practicing TCM in Canada since 1997 and currently has a TCM practice in Victoria, BC.
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Barry Dayman is a graduate of The North American College of Acupuncture (Salem Oregon 1976), Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotheray (Toronto 1977) and Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (PRC 1984). He has taught at CCAOM for 18 years and has been in private practice in Victoria for 25 years.
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Melissa received her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Victoria, in 1995. She operates the Tian Ling Dao TCM Clinic in the city of Victoria. Ms. De Haan also studied veterinary acupuncture under the supervision of Marlene Smith D.V.M. and worked on a referral basis at Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital.
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Jaime graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapists Naturopathy. Jaime has developed and instructed workshops and tutorials for the Naturopathic Botanical Society, the Ontario Science Centre and the University of Toronto. In addition, Jaime is the Founder/President of the CAM Product Guide, an online resource publication for health care professionals in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine field.
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Fang graduated from Guang Xi TCM College in 1983. He focused his studies on the traditional way, mentoring under several renowned TCM masters. Since coming to Canada in 1988, he has worked in various hospitals and clinics in Quebec and British Columbia. He mainly practiced with mental imbalance and treats cancer to integrated method. From 1996 until now, Fang also has been teaching at a TCM school in Vancouver and Victoria, his academic focusing on the classics and foundations of TCM. Fang is a guest professor of Institute for classical Based Clinical Study of Guang Xi TCM University.
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Bryan Hardy finished his study in two TCM colleges for his TCMP diploma in Victoria and runs a private clinic in Victoria as well. He supervises the clinic in CCAOM and specializes in Five-Element acupuncture. Most recently he has helped to spearhead Auricular Acupuncture for addictions and detox at CCAOM.
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Matt received a Diploma of Acupuncture from the CCAOM and specializes in musculosketetal injuries. Combining orthopedic assessment with motor point acupuncture and deep tissue massage, Matt takes a hands-on approach to healing, drawing on the holistic perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Matt has a practice in Victoria as well as Tofino, BC, where he offers TCM services to the Clayoquot Sound region.
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Dr. Levins received his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Victoria. He later completed his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Toronto). Todd is in private practice in Victoria at Synergy Health Management where he has a particular interest in musculoskeletal injury and disorders as well as chronic illness. Dr. Levins believes strongly that health is a balanced, dynamic expression of vital physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy.
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Laura-Lynn Pollock has been actively practicing as a pharmacist for over 30 years and a health educator for over 20 years focusing on patient, professional and public education. She specializes in women's health, asthma and allergy care, smoking cessation, depression, areas of psychiatry and HIV. Lynn has received the Master Teacher Award for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC and the Squibb Award of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Teaching.
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Chris received his Diploma of Chinese Medicine from the college in 1991. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Victoria. He is a senior instructor with the Taoist Tai Chi Society and has a private acupuncture practice in Victoria. Chris is a former Chair of the East West Medical Society.
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Lijun was trained and had been working as a TCM doctor since 1985 in Heilongjiang University of TCM in Northern China. In 1999, she moved to Alberta and started her career as a TCM Doctor and Acupuncturist. Lijun moved to Victoria to teach and start an Acupuncture practice. She specializes in pain control, stress management, and facial rejuvenation.
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Noel Taylor has practiced and taught Oriental Bodywork since 1985. She is a senior teacher with the Jin Shin Do® Foundation & the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia with a specialty in Bodymind Counselling. Her work brings together her long term interests in spirituality, oriental medicine, quantum physics, social justice, community building, and bodymind integration techniques. Noel is the current past-president of the British Columbia Acupressure Therapists' Association and has been on the CCAOM faculty since 2002. She maintains a private practice in Victoria and Lasqueti Island.
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Dr. Jin Tripp trained and worked as a professional medical doctor in China since 1982 becoming a prominent physician responsible for supervising junior physicians to resolve many complicated problems. Jin has also published many thesis addressing her more than 20 years experiences in China.
Jin retrained at CCAOM after relocating to Canada in 2004 allowing her to attain a solid understanding of the TCM knowledge base from various cultural perspectives. Currently Jin operates a practice in Victoria integrating the benefits of TCM and modern medicine.
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Dr. Willo Walker has been practicing Oriental Medicine for over fifteen years. His approach to acupuncture draws from, Five Elements, Japanese, Classical Chinese, TCM and French Energetics. Willo is also a skilled Tui Na teacher and has an extensive background in bodywork including Shiatsu and Swedish Massage. His passion is integrating TCM with body-centered psychotherapy. Willo now runs two practices, the Kang Ren Clinic in Victoria, BC and Dragon Wood on Denman Island, BC.
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Dr. Zhang completed a Bachelor of Medicine degree (specializing in acupuncture and moxibustion), a Master of Medicine degree (specializing in integrating TCM and modern medicine) and a Ph.D. in Internal Medicine of TCM at the Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan Province, China. Jing has extensive experience in teaching, research and clinical practice in the field of Internal Medicine, Gerontology and Rehabilitation as well as the Integration of TCM and Western Medicine. From 1999 until 2008 Jing worked as a TCM doctor, acupuncturist and teacher at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM.
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Chantelle graduated from Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine with her Masters Degree of Medicine, specializing in acupuncture, in 1998. Her studies also included a six-year apprenticeship with Xian Changren, Master of Chinese Herbs. Chantelle has practiced as a Doctor of Acupuncture for ten years in China and one year in Italy. She has also taught TCM at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing and the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, BC. Chantelle heals her patients through a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Chinese massage.