Meet The Talented Faculty and Staff of Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Governing Board
Chair:
Lucia Chow, M.I.M. (Public Member)
Members at Large:
Catherine Niemiec, J.D., L.Ac., President
Adelaida Severson, PhD (Public Member)
Marie Yahner, M.S.O.M. (Alumni Member)
Dana Bairen (Student Member)
Administrative Staff:
President:
Catherine Niemiec, J.D., L.Ac.
cniemiec@pihma.edu
Director of Academic Affairs:
Amy E. Kahn, Ph.D., M.B.A.,
akahn@pihma.edu
Clinic Director:
Joseph Garner, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), LAc.
jgarner@pihma.edu
Central Services Manager:
Alan Goodyke, B.S.
agoodyke@pihma.edu
Registrar:
Teresa Begay, B.S.
tbegay@pihma.edu
Academic Advisor:
David Myrick, M.S.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
dmyrick@pihma.edu
Clinic Manager:
Katie Urbancic
kurbancic@pihma.edu
Acupuncture Chair:
Pamella Wallach, R.N., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
pwallach@pihma.edu
Western Science Chair:
Jennifer Gentry, N.D.
jgentry@pihma.edu
Herb Chair:
Scott C. Anderson, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac. & Dipl.C.H. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
sanderson@pihma.edu
Research Chair:
Shidfar Rouhani, PhD, N.D.
srouhani@pihma.edu
Institutional Development Officer:
Dan Bedgood, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
dbedgood@pihma.edu
Admissions Representative:
Janelle Clare, (Student Ambassador)
jclare@pihma.edu
Marketing Representative:
George Munger, (Student Ambassador)
gmunger@pihma.edu
Clinic Staff:
Guadalupe Lopez, Bernadette Bonetpels, Andrea Valdez
Librarian:
Roberta Santos, M.A.Ed.
rsantos@pihma.edu
Pharmamy Assistant:
Marie Yahner, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac
myahner@pihma.edu
Faculty Biographies:
Catherine Niemiec, J.D., L.Ac., President and Founder,
Catherine is the President and Founder of the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture. After her studies (University of Arizona, University of California-Hastings), she practiced law in California and served as director for a national legal education company. She has prepared students for bar exams since 1989. She is a Certified Practitioner of Chinese Herbology, having completed the residency program at the Institute of Chinese Herbology in Oakland, California. She co-authored Arizona's acupuncture law which was enacted in 1998. She has served as President of the Arizona Consortium of Complementary Healing Organizations, Chair of Arizona's Acupuncture Board of Examiners Subcommittee on Preceptorships, and Founder & President of the Arizona Society of Acupuncture and Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture. She recently completed 5 years as Vice-President of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) and served as a representative to the National Education Dialogue and the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Healthcare (ACCHAC). She currently serves as a Site Visitor for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). cniemiec@pihma.edu
Amy Kahn, PhD, MBA, Academic Dean, 
Amy is the Director of Academic Affairs and Diversity Director at PIHMA. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration from Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management, and went on to obtain her doctorate in Organizational Systems from FieldingGraduateUniversity. Amy has worked in and around the field of education for nearly 20 years, and is also adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix Online. She has hosted and presented hundreds of workplace seminars to the healthcare industry and throughout corporate America, and has beenfeatured in Acupuncture Today, National Public Radio, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. akahn@pihma.edu
Scott C. Anderson, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac. & Dipl.C.H., (NCCAOM), Herb Department Chair,
Scott earned his Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine at PIHMA and graduated as Class Valedictorian in 2002. Subsequently, he became the Herbal Pharmacy Manager, and later an instructor at PIHMA. Scott is the first acupuncturist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix where he manages a practice. He currently serves as Chair of the Herb department at PIHMA. sanderson@pihma.edu
Dan Bedgood, M.S.O.M., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac., Dean of Students and Institutional Development Officer,
Dan is a Cum Laude graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in San Diego, California. Subsequently, he established a private practice in Florida and specialized in Geriatrics and Pediatrics. Dan is a member of the Association of Teachers of Chinese Medicine and the Florida Toyohara Association. He is a former faculty member of the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts and the Sarasota School of Natural Healing Arts. Dan serves as Dean of Students and Institutional Development Officer.dbedgood@pihma.edu
Toni Bennalley, CPhT, M.S.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Toni has been working in the healthcare field since 1991. She graduated from PIHMA where she also served as Student Body President for 3 years. She obtained additional medical training at ChengduUniversity, in China, where she studied emotional disorders, scalp acupuncture and tui-na. Formerly a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician, Toni maintains a private practice in Glendale, Arizona specializing in neck/back pain, migraines and sciatica and is also one of the first acupuncturists at Banner Hospitals in the Phoenix area. Toni also oversees the NADA clinic in Phoenix. Most recently, she was appointed to serve as a member of the Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners. tbennalley@pihma.edu
Maureen Bronson, Ph.D.,
Maureen received her doctorate degree in Pharmacology from LouisianaStateUniversityMedicalCenter in New Orleans and has extensive teaching and research experience. Her research specialty is the central nervous system and drug abuse and she has presented her findings at 25 national and international meetings. She has 18 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and one book chapter. mbronson@pihma.edu
Susanne Davis, DC,
Susanne earned her Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986. Prior to this she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Performing Arts from TempleUniversity and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from St. Ambrose. She worked at University of Pennsylvania Medical School in biophysics & biochemistry research, co-publishing several papers. Susanne is a Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture & is Second Level Traditional Usui Reiki. She has studied craniosacral therapy & somatoemotional release facilitation with Dr. John Upledger & continues study with the Upledger Institute in Florida. She maintains a private practice in Tempe which also includes canine massage.sdavis@pihma.edu
Robin Dunn, MBA, M.S.,
Robin graduated with her Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from Tai Sophia Institute in Maryland, after also obtaining her diploma as a Clinical Herbalist from the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine in Bisbee, Arizona. Prior to this, she had obtained her Master of Business Administration (Finance) from New YorkUniversity and her Bachelor of Science in Economics from ArizonaStateUniversity. Robin also teaches at local community colleges and has a practice as a Wellness Counselor, in addition to her volunteer work with GreenFarmacyGarden, the DesertBotanical Garden and the McDowell Sonoran Land Trust. She is also a certified reflexologist. rdunn@pihma.edu
Sandra Egli, Th.D., Ph.D.,
Sandra graduated Cum Laude from LoyolaUniversity (Chicago) in mathematics and earned her doctoral degrees through Holos University Graduate Seminary. Dr. Egli works with individuals and families, employing many models and traditions of healing segli@pihma.edu
Joseph Garner, Dipl.Ac. & Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Joseph graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) in Denver in 1995, where he worked in private practice and was Assistant Clinic Supervisor at CSTCM. He also worked for the Mile High Council on Drug Abuse & Alcoholism in Denver as a NADA practitioner for court-ordered ear acupuncture detox. He has worked in private practice in Phoenix since 1997. From 1998 to 2003, he served as faculty member and clinic supervisor at PIHMA, and was later appointed Clinic Dean, OSHA Coordinator and Herb Department Chair. He currently serves as PIHMA’s Clinic Director and a faculty member. Joseph specializes in treating musculo-skeletal pain with meridian-style acupuncture and herbal prescriptionology. He also specializes in diagnosis emphasizing physical signs obtained from the face, skin, tongue, pulse and body as a whole. jgarner@pihma.edu
Jennifer Gentry, ND,
Jennifer earned her doctorate of Naturopathic medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, and her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Queens University. Her private practice focuses on women’s health issues, ADHD, chronic illness and fatigue, fibromyalgia and thyroid health. She is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Lipodissolve and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has also served as a researcher at Applied Analytical Industries in North Carolina. jgentry@pihma.edu
Adrian Hillyer, MSAc, LMT,
Adrian earned his Masters of Science in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture and his massage certification from Rainstar University where he specialized in Oriental Bodywork and Tui Na and went on to become an instructor and clinic supervisor. Adrian is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, as well as the Kura Toro Karate Association. ahillyer@pihma.edu
Zhen Hu, MD (China), Dipl.Ac. & Dipl.C.H. (NCCAOM), L.Ac,
Dr. Hu studied Oriental Medicine at Guangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and at the University of Shanghai, where she later worked as a clinic supervisor. She subsequently worked for 15 years at the Hospital of Guangxi Province, specializing in Anesthesia, Acupuncture, Hemorrhoid, and Dermatology. She came to the States, where she worked as an herbal chemist for Chemolee Labs. She currently operates her own Chinese herbal center in Chandler in addition to teaching and supervising at PIHMA. Dr. Hu also serves on the Chinese language Committee of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). zhu@pihma.edu
Daniel Johnson, MSOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), Dipl. CH (NCCAOM), L.Ac., DOM (New Mexico),
Daniel graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine and practiced in Colorado and New Mexico. He now maintains a practice in Phoenix while also teaching and supervising at PIHMA. djohnson@pihma.edu
Joshuah Kim, MSOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), Dipl. CH (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Joshuah graduated from SouthBayloUniversity after having obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from SungKyunKwanUniversity in Seoul, Korea. He currently practices in Scottsdale and Flagstaff, and provides medical missionary services to Hopi & Navajo Indians on the reservation.jkim@pihma.edu
Wendy Lee, M.S.F.S., B.S., M.S.O.M., L.Ac, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM),
Wendy earned her Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine at PIHMA, after obtaining her Master of Science degree in Food Science/Nutrition at Ohio State University, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences/Microbiology at Hunter College, City University of New York. Wendy has conducted research in Microbiology at the Rockefeller University, has published and taught at several colleges in New York. Wendy also received additional clinical training in Oriental medicine from Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medical School Hospital. She currently runs a general private practice in Scottsdale in addition to teaching at PIHMA. wlee@pihma.edu
Karen Liu, M.S.,
Karen is the President of North America Literary, and provides Chinese Language and Culture training. Her first language was in Mathematics, having received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Xinjiang Normal University in China, and her M.S. in Computer Engineering Technology from Arizona State University. She is also the Chairwoman for the North American Chinese Writers’ Group, and author of several publications. kliu@pihma.edu
Patricia E. Martin, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM), Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), L.Ac.(Ga, FL), MA,
Patricia graduated from the Florida School of Acupuncture and studied extensively in China, and is a licensed acupuncturist in numerous states. She is the founder and president of a Birth Control Center and a Women’s Health Center. She has been on the faculty of T’ai School of Oriental Medicine in Florida. Her many memberships include but are not limited to: Arizona Society of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, the Florida State Oriental Medical Association, Florida State Homeopathic Medical Society, the American Association of Oriental Medicine, the International Macrobiotic Shiatsu Association and more. pmartin@pihma.edu
David Myrick, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac. & Dipl.C.H. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
David received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in New Mexico, In addition to teaching at PIHMA, David serves as Admissions Director. David maintains a private practice and is an acupuncturist for Banner Health Systems. He also serves on the Acupuncture Committee of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). dmyrick@pihma.edu
Yeon Hee Park B.A., LMT,
Yeon obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physics from KeimyungUniversity in Taegu, Korea. She has 13 years experience in Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Energy Healing. She has taught in Korea, Hawaii, California, Colorado and Arizona. ypark@pihma.edu
Bryon Powers, M.S.,
Byron obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Math from the University of Texas in Arlington. He went on to obtain his Masters degree in Physics from there and pursued post-Master's studies in Physics and Hebrew at PurdueUniversity. He has taught Introductory and Modern Physics courses and labs at both universities. He also studied with Dr. Xie Peiqi of Beijing for six years until Dr. Peiqi's death; during that time he studied traditional Body-Energy Healing system which included An Mo/Tui Na, Qi Gong/Guiding Energy Meditations, Luchan Patting, and Healing Sounds. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Oriental Medicine at PIHMA. bpowers@pihma.edu
Mukhtar Ramsey, M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM),
earned his Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he focused his studies in Eastern philosophical traditions. Before moving to Phoenix to enroll at PIHMA in 2003, he worked as an environmental advocate and political organizer on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. He completed the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sichuan Province, China, in 2006. He was the recipient of the Kathy Salisbury Award for Excellence and Creativity in Herbal Formulation when he graduated from PIHMA in 2007. His private practice is in Scottsdale. mramsey@pihma.edu
Shidfar Rouhani, ND, PhD(candidate), MSOM (candidate), BSE-MS,
Shidfar received his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University where he also went on to obtain his doctorate in Cell & Molecular Biology. He served as Medical Officer, 1st Lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol with the U.S. Air Force. Meanwhile, he also became a nationally registered EMT after studying at Mesa Community College. He received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe and is completing his Masters in Oriental Medicine from PIHMA. His ASU Honors Thesis project was to invent a Micro-capillary Bio-reactor. In addition to being a laboratory research assistant, he has taught science, mathematics, physics and engineering at ASU, as well as Gross Anatomy at SCNM. In addition to teaching biomedicine courses at PIHMA, he is Chair of the Research Department. srouhani@pihma.edu
Chris Vedeler, MSOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM,
Chris first started his career as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, after having obtained his Bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from New Mexico State University, and postgraduate studies in Psychology from University of Washington. He studied at International Institute of Chinese Medicine and graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since then, he has combined his experience in psychology with Chinese and Japanese medicine in his practice in Phoenix and his teaching at PIHMA. cvedeler@pihma.edu
Pamella J. Wallach, R.N., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac,
Pamella graduated from the Midwest Center for the Study of Oriental medicine in 1991. She has additional training from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Moxibustion in Guangzhou,, China. Pam also studied Chinese herbal medicine at the Institute of Chinese Herbology in Oakland, California. Previously, Pam received her nursing degree from Mayfair College in Chicago and has been a registered nurse for 26 years. In addition to working as a labor & delivery nurse for 17 years, she currently practices Oriental medicine with a focus on women’s health issues, with a focus on infertility and in vitro fertilization. pwallach@pihma.edu
Ping Wei, M.S., LMT, AOBTA (NCCAOM),
Ping trained in tai chi (Chen & Yang styles) at Nanjing University in China for 12 years. He also studied Tui Na in Nanjing, specializing in the “Rolling Method School”, “Finger Pushing Method School” and “Nei Gung Method School”. He also obtained his Master of Science in Chemistry from Nanjing University, and has since then worked as a chemist. After moving to the States, he obtained his bodywork certificate from Phoenix College and also worked as a chemist at Kronos Science Laboratory. He currently maintains a private bodywork practice and teaches chemistry and tai chi at local community colleges, in addition to teaching at PIHMA.pwei@pihma.edu
Weng-fang Wang, M.Ed.,
Wendy has a Master’s degree in Educational Media and Computers from Arizona State University and a B.A in Chinese Literature from the National ChengChi University, in Taiwan. Wen-fang has dedicated herself to Chinese education for over 17 years. She is very experienced in teaching Chinese lessons to students and professionals who need to enhance their Chinese language abilities. In addition, Wen-fang is knowledgeable of Chinese medicine. Her interests in Chinese medicine motivated her to study Chinese medicine techniques (including Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture principles) since she was in college. wwang@pihma.edu
Marie Yahner, MSOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Marie received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture, and maintains a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She completed a clinical internship at the Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Prior to studying at PIHMA, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Purdue University, working in Madrid Spain, Boston, and Phoenix, in management, language instruction, and publishing. Marie is the faculty advisor to the Animal Acupuncture club at PIHMA.myahner@pihma.edu
Visiting Faculty:
Robert Abrahamson Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) L.Ac. (U.K. & CA), O.M.D. (CA),
Robert graduated from the college of Traditional Acupuncture in the United Kingdom in 1976 and from Samra University in California in 1981. He has been practicing and teaching Oriental medicine for over 20 years in the United States and Europe. Robert is an Acupuncture Coordinator for the detoxification program at Desert Canyon Treatment Center in Sedona, Arizona. He is also part of a multidisciplinary practice in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to teaching at PIHMA, he teaches at the Academy of Chinese Medicine at Winterhur, Switzerland.
rabrahamson@pihma.edu
Arlan Cage, N.D., M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM),
Arlen graduated from Whitman College with a Bachelor's degree in Physics & Astronomy, and graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a Master's degree in space technology.&; Dr. Cage later graduated at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, and studied at PIHMA. Dr. Cage was an adjunct instructor in physics at Scottsdale Community College from 1999 to 2002, and holds an Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate in Physics. He is currently in private practice in Southern California. acage@pihma.edu
Lucia Chow, M.I.M.,
Lucia is the 28th generation descendant of the Great Chinese philosopher and mathematician Zhou Dun Yi of the Sung dynasty who brought the theory of “Yin” and “Yang” into I-Ching. She has a Master’s degree in International Management from Baylor University and has studied at the Sophia University in Tokyo. She is a practiced Master of I -Ching, and has served as a business consultant to individuals and corporations. She has been a staff columnist with the Arizona Chinese News,. In addition to a business consulting practice, Ms. Chow also serves as Chair of the PIHMA Governing Board. lchow@pihma.edu
Kay Evje, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), D.O.M (New Mexico),
Kay is one of the original founders of PIHMA. She graduated from the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM, and received her Oriental Medical Doctor degree from the North American Academy of Advanced Asian Medicine (NAAAM), and served as a faculty thesis advisor for its doctoral programs. She was a prominent practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sedona since 1987, and served as Vice-President of the Acupuncture Society of Arizona. She was also a member of the National Association of Teachers of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Kay went on to work in the field of hospice care in California. kevje@pihma.edu
Mary Herring, M.S.N,
Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawaii. There she studied cross-cultural medicine & medical anthropology that evolved into appreciation of CAM modalities. She is certified in Occupational Health Nursing from the National Board of Occupational Health Nurses as well as certified in hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Her publications include: Cardiovascular Nursing, a text published by Medical Examination Co. Inc., contribution to Comprehensive Nursing Review by Mosby, and most recently she was co-editor of Blackwell Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fast Facts for Medical Practice, published by Blackwell Publishing, 2002. Ms. Herring has a private nursing practice providing medical hypnotherapy. mherring@pihma.edu
Marcia Hindman, B.S.N., R.N., M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac. & Dipl.C.H. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Marcia graduated from Lake Superior State University in Michigan with a degree in Nursing. During her employment at various hospitals throughout the United States she has worked with diabetes, chemotherapy, many areas of behavioral health, ortho/neuro, med/surg, trauma, infection control, AIDS, and telemetry. She managed the Childrens’ Unit in behavioral health for five years. In 1999 Marcia graduated with a Masters of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, and practices locally in Goodyear, Arizona. mhindman@pihma.edu
Elaine Joyal, Ph.D,
Elaine completed her doctorate in Botany at Arizona State University. With a background in plant conservation and ecology, her dissertation used an ethnoecological approach to assess traditional ecological knowledge and traditional resource management among palm workers in Sonora, Mexico. She is presently an Adjunct Professor in ASU’s Department of Anthropology and served as Western Sciences Chair at PIHMA.
Swati Khare, MS obtained her Bachelor and Masters degrees in Microbiology from the Holkar Science College and School of Life Science in Inodore, India. She is adjunct faculty for the Biology and Microbiology departments of the Maricopa Community Colleges, and currently works for the Life Science Department at Scottsdale Community College. She has worked as a Research Assistant for Choithram Hospital & Research Center (India) focusing on bacterial contamination of underground water and the prevalence of drug resistant bacteria. Her thesis work was on the “Role of Microbiological Tests and Procedures used in Quality Analysis of Pharmaceutical Products”, and she interned in the DNA Sequencing facility at Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGEN) in Tempe on the photosynthetic bacteria genome project. ejoyal@pihma.edu
Swati Khare, M.S.,
Swati obtained her Bachelor and Masters degrees in Microbiology from the HolkarScienceCollege and School of Life Science in Inodore, India. She is adjunct faculty for the Biology and Microbiology departments of the Maricopa Community Colleges, and currently works for the Life Science Department at ScottsdaleCommunity College. She has worked as a Research Assistant for ChoithramHospital & ResearchCenter (India) focusing on bacterial contamination of underground water and the prevalence of drug resistant bacteria. Her thesis work was on the "Role of Microbiological Tests and Procedures used in Quality Analysis of Pharmaceutical Products", and she interned in the DNA Sequencing facility at Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGEN) in Tempe on the photosynthetic bacteria genome project. skhare@pihma.edu
Willie Lim, B.A.,
Willie has 42 years experience in Tai Chi and martial arts, and currently holds the rank of 8th Dan Black Belt in Karate. Willie teaches the classical way of Tai Chi in Scottsdale. He has taught in England, Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Finland, Thailand and Malaysia. He combines an international approach with the classical art, making it both adaptable and practical. He was a nominee for Martial Artist of the Millenium- Australasian Martial Art Journal and teaches tai chi at the Virginia Piper Cancer Center, The Boulders Resort, and the Gainey Ranch Spa. wlim@pihma.edu
Robert Lorek, M.A.,
Robert obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Dayton, Ohio, and went on to obtain his Masters degree in Philosophy from University of Nebraska. Subsequently, he became an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Morton College, University of St. Francis, College of DuPage and Elmhurst College, all in Illinois. He also was an instructor at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates, providing baccalaureate education to Emirati women. He currently serves as Department Chair for the Humanities-Philosophy department at Lassen College in California, also teaching courses in Critical Thinking, Logic, Introduction to Philosophy, Humanities and Ethics. rlorek@pihma.edu
Nelda Marcotte, M.S., R.H.I.A.,
Nelda received her Master of Science Degree in Allied Health Education from the University of Kentucky. She earned her B.A. in Health Information Management from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Nelda has worked as director and assistant director of Health Information Services departments in hospitals in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona. Since 1985, she has been employed as adjunct faculty at Phoenix College where she teaches Medical Terminology and other healthcare related courses. Nelda has been teaching Western Medical Terminology at PIHMA since 2001. nmarcotte@pihma.edu
Rachelle Marmor, M.S.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Rachelle received her Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from PIHMA. Rachelle graduated as Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude and was the recipient of the 1999 Arizona Consortium of Complementary Healing Organization’s “Dream” Scholarship. She has a private practice in Tempe, where she specializes in migraines, digestive disorders and chronic pain. As a result of a life long interest in sports and 16 years in the music business, she also treats many athletes and musicians for sports related and repetitive stress injuries. rmarmor@pihma.edu
Elese Morris, N.M.D,
Elese obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. Her primary interest is teaching, with a particular focus in the basic sciences. Dr. Morris is an Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where she teaches gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, and neuroanatomy. emorris@pihma.edu
Kenneth Morris, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac. (CA),
Kenneth began his study of Chinese Medicine in 1976 with Korean Master Se Han Kim and the Taoist Master Ni Hua Ching. He graduated from the American Chinese College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, in 1986. He is founder of the Institute of Chinese Herbology in Oakland, California and has taught comprehensive herbal seminars to health professionals around the country. Recently, Ken has developed his own line of premium quality herbal extracts known as Tai Botanicals. Ken is also a practicing acupuncturist, herbalist and nutrition consultant. kmorris@pihma.edu
Timothy Peace, B.S., N.D.,
Timothy graduated from Arizona State University in 1995, where he continued to teach Chemistry. He went on to obtain his naturopathic doctorate from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001, where also serves as Adjunct Professor.tpease@pihma.edu
Laurie Perez, MSTOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac. (AZ, NY),
Laurie first obtained her Bachelor degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, Minor in Archeology from Arizona State University. She worked as a technical writer and journalist in Arizona, Malaysia and Japan. She went on to study Traditional Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and then began her practice in Barbados working with cardiac patients. Laurie returned to Arizona where she now has a private practice in Chinese Medicine and Reiki. lperez@pihma.edu
Howard Reynolds, B.S., M.Ed., M.S., M.Ed., M.Ac., L.Ac.,
Howard obtained his Bachelors and Masters of Education in Physical Education at Frostburg State University in Maryland, where he also obtained his Master of Science in Counseling & Psychology. He went on to obtain his Masters of Education in School Psychology from San Diego State University. Howard studied acupuncture at Tai Sophia, where he later worked as a clinic supervisor, in addition to private and group practice. He currently works as a Director of Healthy Visions Wellness Center, a program of the Foundation for Senior Living, and Director of Wellness for the Foundation, in addition to his private practice. hreynolds@pihma.edu
Nancy Rizzo-Roberts, Ph.D., Th.D., M.S., B.S.,
Nancy earned her Bachelors degree from Oakland University in Medical Physics in 1984. In 1987, she received a Master of Science degree in Radiological Physics at Wayne State University. At Greenwich University, Nancy received her doctorate degree in Energy Medicine Biophysics in 2002. In that same year, she also received a doctorate degree in Spirituality at Holos Seminary. Nancy formerly worked as a radiation physicist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was chosen to lead a physics research project for the University of Arizona. She currently maintains a practice combining Qi principles and modern clinical techniques. nroberts@pihma.edu
Sue Roe, BSN., RN, DPA,
Sue has a doctorate in public administration with an emphasis in administration and policy from Arizona State University (1989). She has additional graduate work in educational administration and instructional development and a Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (University of Arizona, 1968, 1972). She serves on several boards and is an Associate Professor at Western International University and a faculty associate at Arizona State University. She has authored and co-authored several publications and has designed, developed and taught many programs, including in the fields of nursing and research. She specializes in program and system enhancements in the area of performance based learning & management through Performance Dimensions, L.L.C. sroe@pihma.edu
Kevin Spelman, B.S.,
Kevin is a Medical Herbalist, having graduated from the New Mexico Herbal Institute in 1993. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science from the University of New Mexico in 1998. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.kspelman@pihma.edu
Katharine Stewart, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.,
Katherine was one of the founding faculty members of PIHMA, and later served as Acupuncture Chair and Clinical Director. She graduated from Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine and also obtained her B.A. in Anthropology from Arizona State University. Voted the Best Acupuncturist in Santa Barbara in 1994, she is NADA-certified and has been an on-staff acupuncturist for Project Recovery, affiliated with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. She currently practices in Sedona, Arizona.kstewart@pihma.edu
David Tallman, D.C., N.M.D.,
David obtained his chiropractic medical degree from Texas Chiropractic and his naturopathic medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences. He has a private practice specializing in medical ozone therapy, mesotherapy, and prolotherapy for regeneration of connective tissue. dtallman@pihma.edu
