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.
Betsy Baker-Bold, M.P.T., O.C.S., C.M.P.T.
Betsy Baker-Bold, M.P.T., O.C.S., C.M.P.T., earned her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound in 1996, after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science there in 1993. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Betsy is an owner and managing partner of Olympic Physical Therapy in Everett and is also an Official Medical Provider for the United States Ski Team. Betsy teaches physical medicine at SIEAM.
Dan Bensky, D.O.
Dan Bensky, D.O., is a graduate of the Macau Institute of Chinese Medicine (1975), the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1982), and the University of Washington (M.A. in Chinese Literature,1996). Dan has translated and edited several texts on East Asian medicine including Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies. Dan is one of the founders of the Seattle Institute. Dan teaches palpation and acupuncture techniques at SIEAM.
Elisha Bobrosky E.A.M.P, L.M.T
Elisha Bobrosky E.A.M.P, L.M.T graduated from Bastyr University in 2007 with a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and in 2005 from the Brenneke School of Massage. She also holds a B.S. of Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University. Elisha’s specialties include treating musculoskeletal conditions as well as women’s health and dermatological conditions. She teaches in the Channels and Points sequence and supervises students in the SIEAM clinic.
Lisa Conboy, MA, MS, ScD
Lisa Conboy is a social epidemiologist and a sociologist with an interest in the associations between social factors and health. She is published in the areas of Women's Health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and qualitative research methodology. Since 2002 she has been the research director and faculty at the New England School of Acupuncture where she teaches research methodology and oversees multiple projects. She is also a founding member of the Kripalu research collaborative which examines the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and other holistic and mind-body therapies. She is also an Instructor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School where her work focuses on integrative therapies and the placebo effect.
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.
Li Jin, D.A.O.M., E.A.M.P.
Li Jin, D.A.O.M., E.A.M.P., began her TCM study in 1988 at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where she earned her first Bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Jin also received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (2005). Her area of specialty is women's health and pain management. Dr. Jin maintains a private practice in Seattle. She teaches gynecology.
Pei-Hwa Lin, L.AC. & OM
Pei-Hwa is a graduate from SIEAM and currently practices in Seattle and Bellevue, respectively. Pei-Hwa used to be a software design engineer at Microsoft and later a stay-home mom. She is an active volunteer at Tzu Chi Buddhist Charity Foundation since 1999. She is a Chinese teacher and principal of Tzu Chi Academy, Seattle.
Jia Ling (Janet) Liu, MD (China), L.Ac., E.A.M.P.
Jia Ling was born and grew up in Sichuan, China, in an acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine family. The influence from her elders in the family led her to major in TCM. She graduated with M.D. degree from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China (1995). Jia Ling has years of experience in both clinical practice and teaching in China and North America. She has experienced great delight over the years practicing TCM, as well as enjoying its efficacy.
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.
Jen Resnick, L.AC.
An international champion and nationally-renown martial arts instructor, Jen began her TCM practice in Oakland, CA where she was the Head Instructor of a community martial arts center. There, she combined Chinese medicine theory with the practice of martial arts, qi gong and meditation to investigate the path of somatic healing and empowerment through movement. Her training in Qi Gong and Zheng Gu Tui Na trauma medicine allows her, in turn, to effectively treat sports injuries and musculoskeletal pain. She has since taught Zheng Gu Tui Na at national martial arts conferences, has been a visiting faculty member at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine, PCOM-NY and has taught continuing education courses in New York, California, Montreal and France.
Jen is also a founding member of the Global Alternative Healthcare Project, one of the first organizations to offer TCM-based medical aid internationally. She has led trips to Indonesia, Nepal, Navajo Nation and Jackson WY to offer free, high quality care to communities in need.
Jen’s educational background includes a B.A. in Semiotics from Brown University, MSTOM from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She graduated with a Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine. She is nationally certified with the NCCAOM in Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and currently practices at Evolve Health + Wellness in NYC.
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.
Andy Russell, DAHM, E.A.M.P.
Andy Russell, DAHM, E.A.M.P., began her Chinese medical education at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2000, and received her Master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine in 2006. She also received her doctorate in acupuncture and herbal medicine from SIEAM, in integrative oncology. She maintains a busy private practice in West Seattle with a focus on oncology and autoimmune diseases.
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.
Jutta von Stieglitz, M.D.
Jutta von Stieglitz, M.D. received her M.D. from the Medical School at Universitaet Hamburg in 1995. Her specialty interest is pediatrics. She worked in pediatrics at the University of North Carolina and Duke University from 1997 - 2005. Jutta has a particular interest in case based medical education and its use in training acupuncturists in preparation for working alongside biomedical practitioners. She teaches the western clinical science series at SIEAM.
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.
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.