Eileen Adames, Dipl. of Ac (NCCAOM),1997. BA,University of Hawaii at Manoa and Certificate of Completion from Oriental Medical Institute of Hawaii, 1997. Ms Adames has a private acupuncture practice in Kamuela, HI . Ms. Adames has over 35 years experience as a avid gardner and has also brought about public attention to her organic and companion planting. Over the years she has been using this knowledge to nourish the body from within and then using her acupuncture knowledge to treat the body from the outside in. Her Native American heritage has also contributed to her experiences and physical wisdom by mixing western and eastern medicine while treating the whole person and not just the body.

Karen Speedy Altergott, Dipl. L.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.M.T.  B.S. (Sociology) SUNY Brockport, NY, 1993; M.S.O.M., Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 2001.  Ms. Altergott has a private practice in Waikoloa, HI, 1999-present.   Ms. Altergott specializes in muscular skeletal pain and imbalances and has a strong background in Tui Na and Pediatrics.  She is a member of the adjunct medical staff at North Hawaii Community Hospital and a Clinical Supervisor at the TCMCH Clinic.

 

Craig Zion Cain, D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic West , 1988. Dr. Cain has been in private practice in California, Japan and presently in Hilo, Hawaii. Founder of the Kiso Method, a non force/force method of adjusting the spine and influencing the nervous system and cranio-sacral system. He has authored 4 manuals on The Kiso Method, written both in English and Japanese. Has been doing seminars over a 20 year period and is the author of "Secrets of Healing Back Pain."

 

Jivan Collins, M.O.M., L.Ac.  B.A. (Biology/Political Science), University of California, Santa Barbara, 1971.  Master of Oriental Medicine, Tai Hsuan Foundation College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1996.  Faculty, Tai Hsuan, 1996-1999.  Faculty, TCMCH, 1999-Present.  Academic Dean, TCMCH, 2000-2003. Director of Clinics, TCMCH, 2000-2003.  Clinic Supervisor, TCMCH, 1999-present.

Kelly Frith, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)  M.S.O.M, Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii, 2005.  Undergraduate education at The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA with an emphasis on Herbal Medicine.    She currently maintains a private practice in Waimea combining herbal medicine and Japanese Acupuncture.  Ms. Frith teaches our Herbal Dispensary course and is a teaching assistant for other herbal classes. Kelly has also started her own herbal company, botanicalblends.net.

Sifu Gwen Fujioka, RDH, LMT Certified Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation & Stress Management instructor since 1998, studied under Master Tom Grunden from 1993. Sifu Gwen also trained in the Choy Lee Fut system, under Grandmaster Chan Yong Fa; Sifu John Saw & Sifu Seng Jeorng Au (ASAS) in China, Hawaii and Australia in Shaolin Lohan Qi Gong & the Chan Family Tai Chi form. With Master Chen Hui-Xian, she learned the Turtle Longevity Qi Gong forms. In Germany, she studied with Master Li Cheng Ji in Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword & Tai Chi Stick. Sifu Gwen teaches the Qi Gong courses and has been teaching at TCMCH since 2001.

Jacqueline Hahn, N.D.  N.D., National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, 1994.  Certified Obstetrical Specialist (American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians), 1996.  B.S. (Microbiology & Public Health), Washington State University, 1984. Licensed Massage Therapist.   Licensed Animal Health Technologist.  Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist.  HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Coordinator, U. S. Center for Disease Control, Northern Mariana Islands District, 1996-1998.  Adjunct Faculty, Northern Marianas College, 1996-1998.  Founder and physician at Hilo Naturopathic and Acupuncture Clinic, 1998-present.  Jacqui has been teaching at TCMCH since 2003.  In addition to being the College President, Dr. Hahn teaches courses in Western Clinical Medicine.

Erika Haga, M.A.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM),  . Post Graduate Study in Traditional Japanese Acupuncture, Tokyo, Japan (2007). M.A.O.M. (Chinese Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine) New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA. 2006. B.A. (Neuroscience & Behavior, Medical Anthropology) High Honors, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. 2000. Experienced medical research technician. McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School / Brain Imaging Center (2000-2003, 2006-current).   TCMCH Faculty and Clinical Preceptor since 2008.

Rebecca Keolanui, MA, LMFT  MA  Professional Counseling, American Schools of Professional Psychology;  2000.  BA  Psychology, University of Hawaii at Hilo.  Asian Pacific Scholarship, honors; 1991.  Private Practice, Hilo, Hawaii, working with individuals, couples, families and groups, 2004-2006 & 2008-present.  Multi-Systemic Therapist and Home-Based Family Therapist, Institute of Family Enrichment, 1999-present. Home-Based Family Therapist and Diversion Specialist, Child and Family Services, 1995-1999. Veteran’s Administration PTSD Study of Pacific Islanders- Study Interviewer, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs, 1993-1995.  Currently in private practice as a mental health practitioner, licensed marriage and family therapist. Ms. Keolanui approaches her work from a holistic/humanistic foundation which honors the relationship between the body and the mind.  She teaches Evolution of a Healer and has been with TCMCH since 2003.

Vanessa King   MTCM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)  B.A. Environmental Sciences, Chinese Language, UC Berkeley, 1998. Taiwan Normal University, degree in Classical Chinese, 2000. Apprentice - Taipei Chinese Medicine Hospital, Internal Medicine Unit, 1998-2000. Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches Institute, 2003. English Language Teacher, Taipei, 1998-1999. Private acupuncture practice, Kona, Hawaii 2003-2005, with clinical emphasis on chronic pain, pediatrics, and internal medicine.

 

Angela Longo, L.Ac., Ph.D, UC Berkeley, Biochemistry, 1976.  BS, Chemistry, University of Rochester, NY.  32 year apprenticeship in TCM under Dr. Lam Kong, San Francisco, CA.  Founder of  Traditional Chinese Medical College, and co-founder with Dr. Lam Kong of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Center for Cancer Research, 1984.  Authored a chapter on "TCM Methods for Treating Women's Health Problems"to an Alternative Medical textbook, edited by Kay Weiss and published by Prentice Hall, 1984.  “Pulse Identification and TCM Treatment of Hidden Viral Pathogens (old flu) and Their Possible Connection to Cancer" - Presented at the International Symposium on Integrated Treatment for Cancer, Waimea, Hawaii,   2002.  Dr. Longo currently teaches elective courses at TCMCH.

Chieko J. Maekawa, Ph.D., D.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.  Dr. Maekawa trained at New England Acupuncture School, 1982, and graduated with honors from the Waseda Medical Arts College, Tokyo, 1985.  NCCA Dipl. Ac. 1986.  Ph.D., University of Health Science, Honolulu, 1991; D.Ac., University of Health Science, 2000.  Executive Director, Seitai Shinpo Foundation, 1983-97.  Vice-President (1985-92) and President (1992-present), Big Island Acupuncture Association.  Board of Directors (Education Chair), Hawaii Acupuncture Association, 1993-present.  Founder, Traditional Japanese Acupuncture Foundation, 1997-present.  Dr. Maekawa has her acupuncture clinic in Kona, Hawaii.  Dr. Maekawa has taught the series of electives on Japanese acupuncture at TCMCH since 2002.

Maureen McLaughlin, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)., Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Seattle, WA, 1995. B.A. (Sociology), Western New England College, Springfield, MA, 1978.  Doctoral work (Psychology, Integrative Medicine), Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA. NCCAOM Diplomate, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Specialist.  Studied ancient medicine practices with Alberto Villoldo, and Jose Luis Herrera (2000-2004). Ms. McLaughlin is a member of the adjunct medical staff at North Hawaii Community Hospital where she is both preceptor and supervisor for TCMCH interns. She teaches core theory and philosophy classes, advanced therapeutics, and subtle energy medicine elective since 2004 and is also Dean of Clinics.

Karen Nesbitt, MA ,Psychology and Counseling, Antioch University, Ohio 1983. Ms. Nesbitt is an internationally recognized medical qigong and taijiquan instructor with Hebei Medical Qigong Hospital in Hebai, China. She founded The International Qigong Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that has provided educational exchange programs in medical qigong and taijiquan around the world for the past 12 years. 

Shanon Sidell, N.D., LMT  Bastyr University, 2007.  Private practice in Kailua-Kona and Waimea. She received her B.A in Psychology in 1986. She has been teaching western sciences at TCMCH since 2008. 

Scott Voorhies  B.S  Biology at University of Oregon, 1992.   Naturalist and Kayak Guide in Hawaii 1996-2007.  Native Landscaping and Farming 1999-2007.  Teacher Education Program (TEP) UH Hilo, 2007.  Park manager at Waimea Nature Park 2006-2008.  High School Science Teacher at West Hawaii Explorations Academy (WHEA), a public charter school since 2007.   Mr. Voorhies has been teaching Botany at TCMCH since 2006.

Sarah West  New England School of Acupuncture, Santa Fe College of Natural Medicine, 1982. L.Ac. 1982, Dipl Ac.(NCCA) 1986. International Training Center, Academy of Traditional Medicine, Beijing, 1992. M.S. in Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, 1993. Faculty member and Clinical Supervisor, Southwest Acupuncture College, 1985-1993; Chair, Department of Acupuncture, Southwest Acupuncture College, 1989-1993. Examiner for Acupuncture Board of New Mexico and for National Council of Acupuncture Schools and Colleges. Faculty member, TCMCH, 1995-present. Past TCMCH Assistant Academic Dean and Director of Acupuncture.

Megan Yarberry, M.O.M., L.Ac. Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)  B.A. (International Affairs/French), University of Puget Sound, 1987;  Peace Corps Volunteer, Togo, West Africa 1988-90; M.A.O.M., Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1998; Dipl Ac. & Herbal. (NCCAOM) 1998; Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, 2000. Certified Qi Gong instructor. Ms. Yarberry has a private practice in Hilo, HI 1999-present and has been working on health and education projects in East Africa since 2005.   Ms. Yarberry is the Academic Dean and an Instructor