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Wang, Minchen (Vince), LAc, PhD Chemistry, MS (Clinical Chemistry), MS (TCM)

Dr. Wang has had a private practice in Pacific Beach and Norco, CA since 1998. He graduated from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1997. He holds a PhD in analytical chemistry from Michigan State University, a master’s in clinical chemistry from Cleveland State University, and was a senior scientist in several biomedical companies …

Vozar, Elaine, LAc, MSTOM

Elaine Vozar is the Chair of the Herbs Department at Pacific College of Health and Science – Chicago, where she teaches classes and supervises clinic.  She was trained in botany, psychology, and Chinese language at Indiana University Bloomington. After moving to Chicago, she worked in women’s health for six years. Deciding to combine her interest, Elaine …

Vavrinchik, David, LAc, MS

David Vavrinchik, M.S., L.Ac., received his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science and is licensed in the state of Illinois. He is also board certified by the NCCAOM in the practice of both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Previous to his training in oriental medicine, David’s background was …

Vanin, Sara, LMT, NCBTMB

Sara Vanin is an Illinois licensed massage therapist (LMT), a Shiatsu and Zen Shiatsu practitioner and instructor (Ohashi Institute NYC, 2001), an Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Holistic Health Coach, a Himalayan Institute (HYMC) 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher, and an aromapoint therapist. She has been practicing Shiatsu and healing arts since 1997. Graduated from the …

Tuton, Mary, CMT

Mary grew up in San Diego. She studied bodywork at IPSB in 1996 but then decided to study to Tui Na with Bill Helm at Pacific College in 2001. She received her HHP in 2004 and s tarted assisting the Tui Na and Thai classes that same year. Last fall she was asked to teach …

Taylor, Kimberly, LAc

Kimberley Taylor, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with international experience in the field of integrative medicine. While living in Italy, she worked with medical doctors and developed an integrative cancer program, incorporating acupuncture, Chinese herbs and relaxation techniques to alleviate many of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Prior to that she …

Tate, Elena, BA, AAS, LMT

Elena Tate is a New York State-licensed massage therapist, educator, and writer. She is the co-owner of Tulia Massage, a holistic massage therapy practice in Brooklyn, NY and is a member of the faculty of the Massage Department of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. Elena earned her Associate in Applied …

Talmor, Ariel, BA, CR

BA University for Humanistic Studies, San Diego 1994. Board Certified- American Reflexology Certification Board 1991. Israeli College of Natural Therapies Professional Accomplishments: 2 years Master teaching Program- AJE (Agency for Jewish Education 2003). If you are interested in learning more about our acupuncture degree programs or our massage therapy certificate and degree programs, please visit the Pacific College …