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YU ZUO, L.Ac., DAOM

CORE FACULTY

  • Educational Background: Bachelor of Medicine from Beijing University of Traditional Medicine; Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from the Five Branches University.
  • Present Positions: Core Faculty Member and Clinical Supervisor at ACCHS; Licensed Acupuncturist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Previous Positions: Senior lecturer and practitioner at a number of integrative clinics in China.
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Dr. Yu Zuo brings over two decades of experience in both Eastern and Western integrative medical settings. His clinical expertise spans internal medicine, pain management, and TCM diagnostics. At ACCHS, he is known for his clear teaching style and deep knowledge of classical texts. He is committed to mentoring students in both theoretical foundations and hands-on clinical excellence. Dr. Zuo is passionate about fostering a new generation of practitioners who uphold the classical roots of Chinese medicine while adapting to modern healthcare needs.

JOSHUA LAURENZI

  • Educational Background: Herbalist Certification from Blue Otter School; Tuina, MSTCM
    and DAOM from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
  • Present Position: Instructor and Dean of Programs at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
  • Previous Position: Musician, licensed massage therapist, and western herbalist

Dr. ALLEN TSAUR, DOM, Dip OM, LAc

Allen Tsaur received his doctoral degree from Maryland University of Integrative Health and currently practices in Maryland. His research interest focuses on the textual study of early medical texts, excavated medical manuscripts, and the development of medical concepts in the Neijing and subsequent historical schools. He has lectured these topics in academic courses and conferences. In addition, Allen has translated and edited several major works, including Explanations of Channels and Points, Huang Huang’s Guide to Clinical Application of Jingfang, Systematic Differentiations of Warm Diseases, excerpts from the Complete Compendium of Zhang Jingyue, and a number of contemporary Daoist commentaries.
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DAVID LIU

  • Educational Background: MSTCM from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement from American Global
    University; Doctoral degree in Oriental Medicine from Baylo University
  • Present Position: Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences;
    Professor at Chinese Medicine Clinic & Education Center and AIAOT
  • Previous Position: Instructor at San Francisco State University; Professor at Clinton University, American Global University, and South Baylo University

JESSICA PARKER

  • Educational Background: Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University; Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University
  • Present Position: Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Private practice in Oakland, CA
  • Previous Position: IM4US Conference at Tufts University

ELENA DAKIN PEREZ

  • Educational Background: B.A. in Anthropology from UC Berkeley; MSTCM and DAOM from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

  • Present Position: Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Private practice in San Francisco and Fresno, CA

  • Previous Position: Private massage practice at Wind & Water Bodywork; Acupuncture Intern/Assistant at Lifelong Medical Care and Kokko Wellness; Licensed acupuncturist in private practice at Dance with Life Chiropractic

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TIMOTHY POTTS (TEO)

  • Educational Background: B.A. in Art from UC Los Angeles; MSTCM from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Present Position: Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Private practice in Berkeley, CA
  • Previous Position: Instructor and presenter of CEU classes

NINA SARACENO

  • Educational Background: B.A. in Psychology/Dance from Skidmore College; MSTCM from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

  • Present Position: Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

  • Previous Position: Movement Specialist at The Cow Hollow School; Acupuncture Intern and Herbal Pharmacist at The Academy Clinic; Patient Care Coordinator at The Sage Place Acupuncture Clinic

DMITRIUS SPARTOS

  • Educational Background: MSTCM from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
  • Present Position: Instructor and Student Affairs Director at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; Herbalist
  • Previous Position: Assistant Program Director at Adult Art Education Program;
    Gardener at San Francisco Patient and Resource Center; Master Grower at MMJ Collective