Faculty
Bruce Park,
DACM, MSOM, BA, LAc
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Director of Research. Director of Continuing Education
Diplomate of Acupuncture – National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Masters of Science (Oriental Medicine), Tri-State Acupuncture College
Masters of Arts (Education), Dongguk University, Korea
Bachelors of Arts (Buddhist Studies), Dongguk University, Korea
Licensed Acupuncturist
Author of many books, including “A Clinical Manual of Herbal Medicine” and “Buddha Dharma Practice”
Christian Nahas,
MS, DO
Health Sciences
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine (1989), Master of Science in
Physiology, Rutgers University Graduate School (1984)
Bachelor of Arts, Biology , Catholic University of America (1981)
Family Physician (1992-2012)
Adjunct Assistant Professor NYIT, Adelphi University, Queensboro Community
College, Nassau Community College, NY College of Health Professions
Christine Santana
AOS, LMT
Clinical Sciences
Associate of Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions
Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State
Claude Weinberg,
DC, BA
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College
Bachelor of Art (Psychology), SUNY Albany
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia, Certified Fitness Trainer (ISSA)
Licensed Chiropractor, New York State
Deborah Martin,
BA, AOS, LMT, CLT-LANA
Asian Technique and Western Technique
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Delaware
Associate of Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions
Certificate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Certificate in Complete Decongestive Therapy/Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Norton School of Lymphology
Board Certified CLT, Lymphology Association of North America
Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State
Dina M. Zito,
DC, BS
Doctor of Chiropractic, The University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, Class President and Speaker 2005 Accepted into the clinical internship program at the Connecticut Veterans Administration Center in West Haven CT, and Newington CT, 2005
Bachelor of Science in Biology, BA, Manhattan College, 1999
Licensed Chiropractor, New York State
Frank M. Ventimiglia,
MS, LAc, LMT, BPS, AOS
Asian Technique
Professional Practitioner at New York College of Health Professions Integrative Health Center Supervises the NADA Auricular Acupuncture Substance Abuse Detox Protocol at Nassau University Medical Center, for The Nassau County Department of Mental Health’s Methadone Program CCAOM Certified Examiner for CNT Proficiency Exams Maintains a private practice in Hicksville NY Participates in a group neurological practice at Island Neuro Care PC in Massapequa, NY NADA Certified in Battlefield Acupuncture for the treatment of Trauma and PTSD Team Leader for The Nassau County Medical Reserve Corps, Trauma Response Team Licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, New York State
Gerard Maggio,
BPS/MS, BA, AOS, LAc (NY), LMT (NY)
Acupuncture and Oriental Science
Master of Science (Acupuncture), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), SUNY Cortland
Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions
Licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, New York State
James Vitale,
PhD, BPS MS, LAc (NY)
Acupuncture
Doctorate of Acupuncture, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine – NCCAOM
Master of Science (Acupuncture) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions
Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State
Jennifer Glynn,
BS, AOS, LMT (NY)
Western Technique
Bachelor of Science (Business Management), Keene State College, NH; Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions; Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State.
Joseph Sing Cheung,
MA, BA
Physical Arts
Master of Arts (East Asian Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies), St. John’s University Advanced Level 8 Senior Instructor Certificate, Wing Hong Yip Dragon Style Kung Fu School 6th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor Certificate, Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters 5th Degree Black Belt Instructor Certificate, Chinese Swai Jiao Association 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor Certificate, World Tang Soo Do Association National Referee Certificate, United States Chinese Kuoshu (Kung Fu) Federation Class D-3 Referee Certificate, United States Taekwondo Union Class R-D Referee Certificate, National AAU Taekwondo & Junior Olympic Taekwondo Program 1996 AAU Taekwondo National Championships Bronze Medalist in Sparring 1995 U.S.A. Wushu-Kung Fu Federation Northeast Regionals Full Contact Sanshou Fighting Gold Medal Champion and National Championships 2X Silver Medalist in Sanshou and Shuai Chiao 1995 United States Chinese Kuoshu Championships, 3rd Place in Full Contact Lei Tai Fighting 1992 United States Chinese Kuoshu Championships, 1st Place in Advanced Short Weapons, 2nd Place in Advanced Southern Forms, 3rd Place in Full Contact Lei Tai Fighting Certificate of Completion – Clinical Observation & Discussion Program, International Studies of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea Certificate of Achievement in Chinese Culture, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan
Lauren Giacopino
BS, AOS, LMT
Assistant to the Dean, School of Massage Therapy
Asian Technique, Western Technique, and Clinical Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Exercise Science), Queens College, New York
Associate of Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), Swedish Institute, New York
Certificate in Health Coaching, ACE Fitness
Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State
Lenor Nachef,
MD
Health Sciences
M.D. from American University of Integrative Sciences, M.P.H, St. Joseph’s University of Public Health, English Literature, University of Oxford; Oxford, England, BA, English Literature and Pre-Medical Studies, State University of New York at Binghamton.
Marcia Fishkin,
BPS/MS, MS, Family Nursing, MS Economics, BS, AOS, CNS, CNAT, RN, LMT (NY)
Oriental Science
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Science), New York College of Health Professions Master of Science (Family Health Nursing), Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mercy College, NY; Master of Science (Economics), Universidad Central Del Ecuador Bachelor of Science (Nursing), College of New Rochelle, NY Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions Certified Nurse Amma Therapist, New York College of Health Professions, NY Holistic Nurse Practitioner with Wholistic Nurse Practitioner Associates, NY Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State
Martin Silber,
D.Ac., LMT, ADS/RT
Clinic Supervisor/ Instructor
Instructor/Clinic Supervisor New York College of Health Professions
Medical Reserve Corps Acupuncture Team Leader
Clean Needle Technique Training Instructor and Examiner
Doctorate of Acupuncture - Five Branches University
Medical QiGong Certificate - New York College of TCM
Bachelor of Professional Science and masters of Acupuncture - Tri-State College of Acupuncture
Herbal Certificate - New York College of Health Professions
Associates in Massage Therapy - The New Center for Wholistic Health, Education and Research
Bio-Energy Certificate - The Wirkus School of Bio-Energy
Physical Therapy Technician-3 - US army Academy of Health Sciences/St. Philps College
Bachelor of Arts double major in Psychology and Communication
Michelle Yan,
DACCHM, MSOM, LAC (NY),
DIPLOMATE Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture and Oriental Science
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Diplomate of Acupuncture Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Master of Science (Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State
Ping Gong,
MS, BPS, LAC
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions
Associate Degree in Computers and Applications, Guizhou University (China)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Robin Choi,
BPS/MSOM, BS, AOS, LAc
Oriental Science, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions Bachelor of Science (Engineering), University of Pennsylvania Associates of Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions Certificate in Acupuncture Cancer Care, Sloan Kettering Hospital
Scott Leslie,
DC, BS
Health Sciences
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College Bachelor of Science (Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training), West Virginia University Licensed Chiropractor, New York State
Scott Gralla,
BPS/MS, BA, LAC (NY), DIPLOMATE ACUPUNCTURE (NCCAOM)
Acupuncture
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Diplomate of Acupuncture Master of Science (Oriental Medicine), Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), New York University Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine with specializations in Corrective Exercise and Women’s Fitness
Serge Nerli,
DC, MS, Health Science
Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College
Master of Science (Human Nutrition), University of Bridgeport
Diplomate of American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Adjunct Faculty, New York Chiropractic College, Queens College
Licensed Chiropractor, New York State and Florida
Tara O’Rourke,
BS, AOS, LMT (NY)
Health Science and Western Technique
Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies, Dowling College Associate in Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions Licensed Massage Therapist, New York State
Timur Lokshin
DACM, AOS, L.Ac, LMT
Health Science, Western Technique
Associate of Occupational Studies (Massage Therapy), New York College of Health Professions
BPS/MS (Acupuncture), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
DACM (Acupuncture), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Licenced Massage Therapist, New York State
Licenced Acupuncturist, New York State
Vincent Caputo,
DACM, MSOM/BPS, MBA, BS, L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Oriental Science, and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Health and Science - San Diego, CA
Master of Science (Oriental Medicine) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (Health Sciences), New York College of Health Professions
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Finance), Long Island University
Bachelor of Science (Accounting), Long Island University
Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State