Pacific College

Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) is a leading institution in holistic and integrative healthcare education, deeply rooted in Chinese medicine since 1986. As the largest school of Chinese medicine in the U.S., PCHS offers a wide range of innovative programs, including online and on-campus degrees in holistic nursing, massage therapy, and integrative medicine.

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Sarah Pigeon

Sarah Pigeon earned her Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) and Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College in San Diego. She now has a clinic in Mission Valley, San Diego (Wave Health & Wellness) as well as a recently published book – Feel Awesome

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Joy White Appointed to PCHS Board of Directors

Pacific College of Health and Science is thrilled to announce that Joy N. White, MSN, MBA, WHNP-BC, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Ms. White currently serves as the senior advisor to the Undersecretary for Health, Office of Patient Care Services within the Veterans Health Administration. There she

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Carla Mariano Inducted into Global Academy of Holistic Nursing

By Shanell LaBelle We are so proud to share that Dr. Carla Mariano, holistic nursing pioneer and co-founder of Pacific College’s holistic nursing programs, has received an invitation to the inaugural cohort of the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN). The GAHN is “a community of holistic nurse scholars committed

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10 Clues That Your Screen Time Behavior is Impacting Your Vision

“My eyes are always tired” …“My eyes hurt” …“I’m having a hard time focusing” …“My eyes feel dry and irritated” …“Things look blurry” High amounts of screen time cause the body to give us vision—and quite often posture-related—feedback clues. It can also impact thinking and mood. Let’s focus on the

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Pacific College Clinical Updates for 2022

By Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM Even an ancient medicine can benefit from modern innovation! The clinics at Pacific College of Health and Science are setting the foundations for further growth and transformations in 2022 and onward. From upgrading our record-keeping system to developing interprofessional collaboration opportunities, as well as increasing awareness

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Massage Therapist Interview Questions & Answers

Once you complete your training for a career as a massage therapist, you might think the hard part is done. The truth is you still have to put your new skills to work, which means learning how to market yourself. Job interviews allow you and your future employer to assess how

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