Daniel Altschuler, Ph.D. (China), L.Ac.
Daniel Altschuler, Ph.D. (China), L.Ac. studied and taught Chinese medicine in Taiwan for nearly 15 years, apprenticing under Dr. Lee Chen-Yu. He has an MA (1992) in Asian religions from UCLA and a Ph.D. (2005) in Chinese medicine from Guangzhou Chinese Medical College. His specialties include neuropathy and chronically stubborn diseases. He has authored the translation entitled Neuropathy: Traditional Chinese Herbal Treatment in a Modern Medical Environment. Daniel is an instructor for Chinese medical theory and language and is a clinical supervisor.
Marguerite Dinkins, M.Ac.O.M., E.A.M.P.
Marguerite Dinkins, M.Ac.O.M., E.A.M.P., Marguerite has been a student of acupuncture and palpation since 1997, when she began her studies at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine. Since that time, she has continued to study palpation with Dan Bensky and Chip Chace, and for many years has assisted them in teaching palpation in the practice of acupuncture. She has also completed three years of osteopathic manual training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Vancouver, BC.
Since 2007, Marguerite has been instrumental in making palpation a central part of the clinical experience at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Marguerite has a unique ability to understand the specific needs of her students, especially those grappling with the early challenges of developing palpatory awareness.
Marguerite has maintained an active private practice since her graduation from SIEAM (formerly SIOM) in 2000.
Christina Jackson, L.Ac.
Christina Jackson, L.Ac. teaches students in the Master’s program at SIEAM. She graduated over twenty years ago from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Christina’s focus is women’s health, internal medicine, and fertility.
Craig Mitchell, Ph.D.(China), E.A.M.P.
Craig Mitchell, Ph.D.(China), E.A.M.P., received a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco (1993). Craig completed his PhD from the China Academy of TCM (Beijing) in 2006. He has written numerous articles and translated several Chinese medical texts, including On Cold Damage: Translation and Commentaries. At SIEAM he is a clinic supervisor and teaches classes on herbal medicine and medical Chinese. Craig is currently the President of SIEAM.
Sachiko Nakano, M.AC., E.A.M.P.
Sachiko Nakano, M.AC., E.A.M.P., is a graduate of the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1995). She is also certified by the Toyohari Acupuncture Association and is currently a Toyohari Program faculty member. She has translated for and studied with some of Japan's prominent practitioners. Sachiko has established outreach clinics for under-served patients. She is a clinical supervisor for our students at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service.
Jason Robertson, E.A.M.P.
Jason Robertson, E.A.M.P., is a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2000). He is involved in ongoing post-graduate studies in Beijing with acupuncture specialist, Dr. Wang. In collaboration, they wrote and published Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine (Eastland Press, 2008). Jason maintains a private practice in Seattle. He teaches Acupuncture Points and Channels.
Allen Sayigh, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac.
Allen Sayigh, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. graduated from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine in 1999. A fascination with herbs drew him into the field of Oriental Medicine and he began managing the school dispensary while a student at SIOM. He is presently the herbal dispensary manager for SIEAM as well as at Bastyr University. He teaches courses covering the interactions between pharmaceuticals and herbal therapy.
Katherine Taromina, D.A.C.M., L.Ac.
Katherine Taromina, DACM, MS, L.Ac. graduated Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (NY) in 1998. Prior to joining SIEAM, Kathy served first as an acupuncturist, then as the Program Manager for the Integrative Therapies Program of Columbia University Medical Center. Kathy also currently serves as an Oncology Acupuncturist for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She is an instructor and practitioner of Zang Fu Tui Na, a method of regulating the function of the internal organs (Zang Fu) through direct and indirect energetic visceral mobilization techniques, developed by Tom Bisio, Internal Arts International (IAI). Kathy is the Academic Dean and Clinic Director at SIEAM.
Yiwen Su, M.T.C.M. (China), E.A.M.P.
Yiwen Su, M.T.C.M. (China), E.A.M.P. began his TCM study in 1980 at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where he earned his Master's degree in Traditional Chinese medicine. After graduation Dr. Su received one year additional clinical training in Dermatology and General Surgery in the Hospital of Sichuan Province. Dr. Su maintains a private practice in Seattle. He teaches classes in internal medicine and dermatology at SIEAM.
Yun Wang, M.D. (China), M.Ac., E.A.M.P.
Yun Wang, M.D. (China), M.Ac., E.A.M.P., received his medical training at the Qingdao Medical College (1978) and supplemented his acupuncture training at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1993). He maintains a private practice in Seattle specializing in treatment of musculoskeletal pain, trauma and stroke. Dr. Wang is a supervisor in the clinical training at SIEAM.
Liangxi Zheng, M.T.C.M. (China), E.A.M.P.
Liangxi Zheng, M.T.C.M. (China), E.A.M.P. is a graduate of the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1991). His specialty in China was acupuncture techniques with expertise in scalp acupuncture for treating stroke patients. Liangxi teaches acupuncture techniques and participates in clinical training.