Dr. Kerry Boyle, DAc, MS, LAc, DiplAc: “I’m so pleased I enrolled in the t-DAc program at Pacific College of Health and Science. I was concerned I would struggle with finding time for classes and homework while running my busy practice. I found accommodating scheduling options on weekends and evenings and the course work to …
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Sarah (Sally) Monaghan: “The doctoral program at Pacific College of Health and Science is the only program I’ve found with an integrated medicine concentration. Since I was originally a marine biologist before becoming an acupuncturist, I’ve always been interested in combining Western and Eastern medicines. The program teaches you how to communicate with Western practitioners …
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Join us as we visit with some of our successful alumni all around the country! See what they are doing now in the world of integrative medicine. Pacific College graduate Dr. Caitlin Courtney, DACM, LAc, DiplOM, MSTCM, who talks about her experience building her practice and collaborating with Chicago’s amazing Project Vida, which provides integrative …
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Mariya Gold, LAc, DACM: “The t-DACM program at Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) has allowed me to continue my clinical practice while working toward my doctorate, all while living in Hawaii. The program has provided me the tools for and highlighted the importance of evidence-based research and applying it into my practice. It …
Dr. Leon Kenin, DACM: “I’ve been a practicing licensed acupuncturist in Oakland, CA since 2008. I completed Pacific College’s online t-DACM program in April of 2019. I attended the program as a full-time student for two terms while working and co-parenting five children. While I had taken continuing education classes online before, I had never …
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Dr. Nina Frankel, DACM, MSOM, NAET: “Getting a doctorate at Pacific College of Health and Science was something I’d wanted to do and never had the time. A busy practice, traveling and family was all I could manage. Suddenly in March of 2020 there was an abundance of time. Enrolling became a lifesaver, helping me …
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Dr. Flora Luyando, DACM, MSTOM, DiplLAc, LMT: “The doctorate program has helped me tremendously. The courses provided helped me think more outside the box and challenged me; the challenges helped me to know I can do anything my heart desires regardless of any obstacles. That being said my medical practice increased at a much higher level …
Dr. Amanda Leuthardt, LAc: “Every class in the doctoral program enhanced my skills in applicable ways to become a better practitioner and professional. My confidence and knowledge to interact with biomedical professionals have significantly increased since completing the program. I highly recommend this program for any acupuncturist who is looking to increase their skill level, …
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I graduated a year after I started the t-DACM program. I started studying by working full-time, but I think the t-DACM program was more applicable when working. First of all, it is amazing that I have a habit of looking for various articles for effective treatments. This habit is very powerful in that I provide …
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The PCHS transitional doctoral program was an invaluable experience. As our field of Eastern medicine gains a more respected and integrated role in today’s modern healthcare system, our need to be responsible practitioners has never been more crucial. As Eastern medicine practitioners, it is our responsibility to present ourselves in the manner that we want …
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