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Mancus, Gibran, PhD, MSN-Ed, BSN

Dr. Gibran Mancus, PhD, MSN-Ed, BSN is an adjunct professor at Pacific College. He has over nine years of experience in nursing, including work in community and planetary health. Dr. Mancus’ research focuses on Biosocial Health Geography. Mancus received his BSN from University of Nebraska, an MSN-Ed from Daemen College, and his PhD in Nursing …

Caroline E. Ortiz, PhD, MPH, RN, NC-BC

Caroline E. Ortiz is a board-certified nurse coach and an associate professor in the Pacific College of Health and Science’s Holistic Nursing Programs. She has developed holistic health programs for healthcare providers and general audiences, participated in clinical research of integrative medicine, and created a Spanish-language guided meditation library for Health Journeys. She is active with the …

Rivera, Sondra, MSN-Ed, RN

Since 1992, Sondra has provided nursing care to patients and their families; and since 2005 she has provided education to pre-licensed and licensed nursing students. With 27 years of experience, Sondra has intuitive experience at the bedside, in the community and in nursing education. Sondra received her Associates degree at NYC College of Technology in …

Boice, Judith, ND, LAc, FABNO

Dr. Judith Boice, ND, LAc, FABNO is a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, best-selling and award-winning author, and award-winning international teacher. Her mission is treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Dr. Boice delivers sustainable health care rather than quick fixes. She believes when people know what …

Nooravi, Shahrzad Sherry, PsyD, MCC

Shahrzad Sherry Nooravi, PsyD, MCC, is an organizational psychologist and executive coach who specializes in partnering with leaders to help them create engaging, innovative and productive workplace cultures through learning workshops, team facilitation, and group and individual coaching. An International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach at the MCC-level (Master Certified Coach), Shahrzad believes each person …

Theisen, Eloise, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

Eloise Theisen is one of Pacific College’s Medical Cannabis program expert faculty members. She is a board certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in cannabis therapy. For over 20 years, Eloise has worked primarily with cancer, dementia and chronic pain patients. In the last 6 years, Eloise has focused her efforts on cannabinoid therapies. …

Rachel A. Parmelee, MSN, RN, CNE, AHN-BC

Master of Science of Nursing; concentration in Nurse Education, Purdue University Global Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Eastern Michigan University Specialties: Certified Nurse Educator Advanced Holistic Nurse-Board Certified Cannabis Care & Entheogens Researcher Author Rachel began her nursing career in 2008 in Detroit, Michigan, at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan of the Detroit Medical Center. …

Kaptchuk, Ted J., OMD, BA

Ted J. Kaptchuk is a Professor of Medicine and Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Harvard-wide Program in Placebo Studies and the Therapeutic Encounter (PiPS) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.  As a leading figure in placebo studies, a scholar of East Asian medicine, …

Guptha, Leena S., ND, DO, MS, MBA, PhD (Health Sciences)

Leena serves as the Academic Dean of Online Education at Pacific College of Health and Science. Dr. Leena is a PCHS ranked professor and adjunct faculty who holds degrees in Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Naturopathic Medicine (ND), a master’s in Medical Science (MS), graduated valedictorian of her business cohort (MBA), and is alumnus of Duke University and …