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Jordan D. Barber, DAOM, LAc, LMT

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 …

Minsook D. Kroon, DC, MOT, FIAMA, GT

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. …

Ji Nu Lee, DACM, LAc

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, …

Dr. Fides Julian, DACM, DiplOM, LAc

She/Her Dr. Fides Julian is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) with a background in integrative medicine and clinical supervision. Founder of a private practice specializing in treating difficult orthopedic conditions, trauma and pain syndromes with a focus on holistic patient care. Serves as a provider and clinical preceptor at UCSD Health, specializing …

Elaine Spidle, DAOM

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 …

Sonia Lee, DACM, LAc

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 º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø of Health and Science. She graduated with honors from º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø of …

Ashleigh Wright, DO

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 …

Dr. Cynthia Neipris, LAc, DACM

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 º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 …

Uzi Chen, DACM

Originally from Israel, Uzi started his career as a software engineer. After realizing his true passion is helping people improve their health, Uzi decided to become a practitioner of alternative medicine which led him to study the incredible field of acupuncture & Chinese medicine. Uzi graduated from º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø in San Diego (2010). Uzi specializes …

Hiren H. Darji, MD, BHHS, BSB

He/Him Dr. Hiren Darji is a dedicated educator with over nine years of experience in post-secondary education. He holds a Doctorate of Medicine from Avalon University, a Bachelor in Health Science from the American University of Antigua, and a Bachelor in Biology with a Chemistry Minor from Montclair State University. Dr. Darji’s path was marked …