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Faculty
Sameh Abdelaal, M.B.B. Ch (MD)
Dr. Abdelaal has been a faculty member at the Eastern School of Acupuncture since 2003. He holds a degree in Medicine and General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of Alexandria University in Egypt since 1988. While in Egypt Dr Abdelaal was a physician in the Emergency and Critical Medicine Department at University Hospitals. Currently residing in the United States, he is now teaching Graduate and Undergraduate medical courses at the College of Nursing and the School of Graduate medical Education at Seton Hall University. He also teaches medical sciences at Passaic County Community college as well as lecturing at private healthcare schools.
Peter Angelo L.Ac., C.A.
Peter Angelo has been a faculty member at the Eastern School of Acupuncture since 2000 and currently serves at the clinical supervisor of the Eastern Schools externship at the Veterans Hospital in East Orange, NJ. A Graduate of Florida School of Massage in 1985 and of Tri-State College of Acupuncture in 1995, Peter completed a two year post graduate study of classical acupuncture styles, in addition to one year on the use of essential oils in Chinese Medicine, both with Jeffrey Yuen in 2003-2004. Peter also has been a Student/Teacher of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Jung since 1978.
Mitchel Chalek B.F.A., M.S., C.A. (NJ), L.Ac. (NY). Dipl. Of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Mitchel Chalek is currently teaching Oriental Theory and Clinical Skills at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. A graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 1999, Mitchel is certified in Ohashiatsu, from the Ohashi Institute in 1989 and also has a BFA from New York University, in 1977. Prior to joining the Eastern Schools faculty, Mitchel taught at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and has a private practice in Montclair, NJ.
Jianzhong Chen, B.A., C.A., (NY, CT). Dipl. AC and O.B.T (NCCAOM)
Jianzhong Chen is currently teaching Oriental Bodywork at The Eastern School of Acupuncture, as well as an instructor of varying acupuncture programs at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Mercy College and New Center College. Jianzhong is a Diplomate of Chinese Acupuncture & Massage from Shanghai Quinjin College in China and also has a B.A. in Commercial Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Jianzhong is a fifth generation practitioner with thirty years experience in Oriental Medicine.
Lois Denmark, M.S., C.A., (NJ), L.Ac. (NY), Dipl. Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (Utilizing Bach Flower Essences)
Lois Denmark is currently teaching core curriculum courses for both the Acupuncture and Traditional Herbal Medicine programs at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Lois graduated with a MS from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 1999. In addition Lois holds a Diploma in Acupuncture from PIOM-NY as well as a B.A from Montclair State College.
Jihong Ding, M.B/B.S., C.A., L.Ac., Dipl. Of Oriental Medicine
Jihong Ding is a Clinical Supervisor and teaches Clinical Skills courses at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Jihong has a Medical Degree from Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 1987, and practiced in China from 1987-1995. An author of various books and articles on Tai Chi, Qigong, Eastern Nutrition and Oriental Medicine, Jihong is also Master of Tai chi Chuan and Tai Chi Sword, having won numerous medals and championships in both events. Jihong has been practicing acupuncture in the United States since 1996 and specializes in Gynecological, Neuromuscular, Psychological Disorders and Pain Syndromes.
Walter Fricke, C.A. (NJ), D.Ac. (RI). Dipl. Ac. (NCAOM)
Walter Fricke is the Academic Dean of The Eastern School of Acupuncture as well as a faculty member, clinic supervisor both at the Eastern School student clinic and at the student externship at the VA hospital in East Orange, NJ and Chairman of the Eastern Schools IRB research department. A graduate of the Eastern School, Walter is also a board certified Alternative Medical Practitioner by the American Alternative Medical Association and attended undergraduate and graduate programs at the New School for Social Research. Walter who has his private practice in Montclair is also a 6th degree black belt and the owner of Universal Martial Arts School in Bloomfield, NJ.
Weiping Li, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., L.Ac. (NY, NJ). Dipl. Ac. & Herbology (NCCAOM)
Weiping Li currently teaches Clinical Skills at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Dr Li received her B.S. in Beijing at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1977, attended the Chong-Qing Medical University in China where she received her M.S. in Neurology in 1977, and the Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences in Guangzhou, China for her Ph.D. in Neurosciences in 1993. Dr Li is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, NJ and is also the Clinical Director of the Lee TCM Health Center in Harrison, NJ.
Sheila Mason, M.S.W., M.A., C.A., (NJ, PA). Dipl. Ac., (NCCAOM)
Sheila Mason currently teaches core curriculum courses at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Sheila received her Diplomate in Acupuncture from Tri-State Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in NY, as well as receiving her B.A. in 1986 from the University of Illinois and her M.S.W., from George Williams College Chicago, Illinois. Sheila is a T’ai Chi Chuan Instructor at the Teaneck Education Community Center and a faculty member at The Swedish Institute.
Noel Nowicki, M.D., B.A., C.A. (NJ)
Noel Nowicki is currently a faculty member and clinic supervisor at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. A graduate of the Eastern School, Dr. Nowicki holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Philosophy at Rutgers University and attended the University Autonoma of Guadalajara for his M.D. Dr. Nowicki has twenty years experience as an Internist, in the world of complementary medicine he has acupuncture training in Europe, UCLA and various seminars in the US, studies include, hypnosis, herbal medicine, energy healing and manual medicine. A Clinical Consultant at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Dr. Nowicki received the NIH grant in Alternative medicine for “Acupuncture in the treatment of Dyshphagia in Subacute Stroke”.
Michael A.Taromina, J.D.
Michael Taromina currently teaches Ethics and Management courses at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Michael holds a B.A. from Fordham University and received his J.D. from The City University of New York Law School. He has an extensive background representing practitioners, institutions, organizations and students in the acupuncture and Oriental Medicine field and is presently serving as a member of the Review and Disciplinary Committee for NCCAOM. Michael has designed and taught programs in health law, ethics, professional liability, and practice management while serving on the faculty at Touro College, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Tri-State College of Acupuncture and New York College of Health Professions. Michael has also been a guest lecturer at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York University, the Building Bridges of Integration for Tradition Chinese Medicine Conference, AOM Alliance Annual Conference, Cardozo School of Law, Brooklyn University, Hostos Community College, and Strathmore College, Africa.
Shiaomei Weingarten, B.A., M.S., Lic. Ac. (NY, CT, PA), C.A. (NJ), Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
Shiaomei Weingarten currently teaches Survey in Japanese Acupuncture and is a clinic supervisor at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. A graduate of the Eastern School, Shiaomei holds a B.A. in Oriental Languages from Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan and a M.S. in Hotel and Food Service Management from the School of Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Florida. Shiaomei has postgraduate studies in Advanced Japanese Treatment (Kiiko Matsumoto Style), is certified in Reflexology by the International Institute for Reflexology, Florida and has professional training with Professor Lin Yun, leader of Tibetan Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui.
Xin Zheng, M.Ac., OMD (China), C.A. (NJ, NY)
Xin Zheng teaches core curriculum courses at The Eastern School of Acupuncture. Xin holds a M.Ac from the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and an OMD from Beijing University of Traditional Medicine in China. A faculty member at the New York institute of Chinese Medicine, Xin also has done extensive clinical research, and has teaching experience in China, Wales and England in Internal and Neurological Diseases, with particular reference to Pain Management.
Aili Zhu, D.C., C.A., (NY, NJ) (NCCAOM)
Aili Zhu is currently The Eastern School of Acupuncture’s Clinic Dean as well a faculty member.
A graduate of the Eastern School, Aili received her D.C at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. She is also a clinical director at Northvale Acupuncture and Chiropractic and practices physical rehabilitation, nutritional counseling and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
SPECIAL MASTER CLASSES TAUGHT BY:
Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic.Ac.
Jeffrey Yuen, B.S. Dipl. Chinese Herbology
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