Dr. Ryan A. Ruiz, DACM, LAc, DiplOM, completed his Master of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) degree from the Pacific College of Health and Science’s (PCHS) Chicago campus in December 2016. After completing his board exams and achieving licensure in early 2017, Dr. Ruiz worked in an integrated setting alongside massage therapists, chiropractors, clinical …
She/Her Nneka is a proud Pacific College alum. As a licensed social worker, when she started at Pacific College, she wanted to blend talk and touch therapy into her practice. Since opening her business in 2019, she also facilitates self-care, self-development and professional development workshops as well. Her business, You First!, was created to teach …
Dr. Jordan Barber is an adjunct faculty member at PCHS, serving in both the Acupuncture and Bioscience departments. He holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine with an Integrative Medical Specialty in Pain and Psychosocial Phenomena, as well as a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from …
She/Her Dr. Minsook Kroon is a licensed chiropractor practicing in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Texas Chiropractic College and is MOT (Master Online Teacher) Certified. As a Licensed Chiropractic Physician in Illinois, she holds a Certified Fellowship (FIAMA) from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is certified in Advanced Graston Technique (GT) with Instruments. …
He/Him Dr. Ji Nu Lee, DACM, LAc, is an acupuncturist and a Chinese herbalist. His treatment approach involves applying multiple healing modalities to improve the patient’s health after each treatment. Dr. Lee’s journey to becoming a healer is as diverse as his treatment methods. In addition to his expertise in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, …
She/Her Originally from Chicago, IL, Dr. Fidés Julian, DACM, DiplOM, LAc, is a board certified, licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSD Health in San Diego and La Jolla, CA. Dr. Julian’s special interests are in Pain Management, Autoimmune Conditions and Family Medicine, where she uses a …
She/Her Dr. Elaine Spidle has been practicing integrative medicine since 2000 in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Her career in healthcare started as a pre-veterinary student at UCSD while working as a emergency and orthopedic veterinary technician. A drastic shift in life led her down the path of alternative medicine. She took over a small massage …
She/Her Dr. Sonia Lee is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She is a faculty member, clinical supervisor in the New York Campus Clinic, and Institutional Department Chair of Herbology at the Pacific College of Health and Science. She graduated with honors from Pacific College of …
She/Her Dr. Ashleigh Wright is a dedicated science professor in the Arts and Sciences department at PCHS. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in the …
She/Her Cynthia Neipris holds a master’s degree in traditional Oriental medicine from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, where she teaches Auricular Acupuncture. She has been licensed and practicing as a Nationally Board-Certified acupuncturist in California and New York …