Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii

TCMCH Faculty

Faculty 2008 - 2009

Karen Altergott, L.Ac., L.M.T.	B.S. (Sociology/African American Studies) 1993; M.S.O.M., Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 2001. Private massage practice, Waikoloa, HI 2003-present. L.Ac., Ocean Beach CA 2001-2003. Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Acupuncture Assistant, and Massage Therapist in spa and private practice settings, California. Ms. Altergott teaches our Oriental bodywork series, including acupressure, tui-na, and shiatsu, as well as the Living Anatomy courses. She began teaching in Fall 2004.
Sharlene Alviar, LMT
Jivan Collins, M.O.M., L.Ac.	B.A. (Biology/Political Science), University of California, Santa Barbara. 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. Mr. Collins teaches courses in the Philosophical Roots of Oriental Medicine and the Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine. He has been affiliated with TCMCH since 1999.
Kelly Frith, L.Ac.
Gwen Fujioka	Certified Instructor in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation and Stress Management, Natural Advantage, 1998. Training in Shaolin Lohan Chi’ Kung, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch. Registered Dental Hygienist, employment as dental hygienist 1984-1995. Elementary and intermediate school teacher, 1995-present; Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor, 1997-present. Ms. Fujioka teaches the Qi Gong courses and has been teaching at TCMCH since 2001.
Erika Haga, L.Ac.	Post Graduate Study, Edward Shinkyuin (Acupuncture Clinic) Tokyo, Japan. 2007. M.A.O.M. (Chinese Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine) New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA. 2006 B.A. (Neuroscience) with High Honors, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. 2000 Nationally Certified, Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Massachusetts and Hawaii Licensed Acupuncturist. McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School / Brain Imaging Center (2000-2003, 2006-current) Senior Clinical Research Technician. Scientific publications and professional presentations regarding the effect of drugs on brain functions using MRI. NESA Chinese Herbal Pharmacy (2004-2006) Peggy Huddleston's "Prepare for Surgery Heal Faster" 2007-Current, offering over the phone consultation, guided imagery and relaxation for patients whom are about to have surgery or recovering from surgery. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinical Internships (2003-2006): Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (Jamaica Plain, MA), Dimock Community Health Center (Roxbury, MA), Pathways to Wellness, AIDS Care Project (Boston, MA) Winchester Hospital (Wilmington MA), Newton Acupuncture Clinic under the guidance of Kiiko Matsumoto. Translator & Co-organizer of Continuing Education program, Shakuju Therapy Seminar, 2005, 2006. Counselor, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mass General Hospital / McLean Hospital/ OCD Institute (2001-2002) Decisional Training Counselor, Hampshire County Jail and the House of Correction, Northampton, MA (2000) National Institute of Health/ National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke / Cognitive Neuroscience Section, Bethesda, MD.
Jacqueline Hahn, N.D.	B.S. (Microbiology & Public Health), Washington State University, 1984. Massage Therapist Training and Certification, East West College of Healing Arts, OR, 1988. N.D., National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, 1994. Certified Obstetrics Specialty, Natural Childbirth/Midwifery, N.C.N.M., 1994. Licensed Naturopathic Physician, 1995-present. Certified Obstetrical Specialist (American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians), 1996. Licensed Animal Health Technologist, 1982-1987. Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist, 1987-present. Licensed Massage Therapist, 1988-1994. Massage therapist in private practice and at Multnomah Pain Clinic, OR, 1988-1994. Portland Naturopathic Clinic: Holistic, Natural Family Medical Practice Internship, OR, 1992-1994. Natural Childbirth & Family Center: Natural Childbirth Internship, OR 1993-1994. Clinic Manager and Chief Technologist, N.C.N.M., 1985-1990. Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Laboratory and Clinical Research Instructor, N.C.N.M., 1990-1994. HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Coordinator, U. S. Center for Disease Control, Northern Mariana Islands District, 1996-1998. Adjunct Faculty, Northern Marianas College, 1996-1998. Hilo Naturopathic Clinic, 1998-present. In addition to being the College President, Dr. Hahn teaches courses in Western Clinical Medicine and Western Nutrition. Jacqui has been teaching at TCMCH since 2003.
Nadao Honda
Rebecca Keolanui, M.A.	B.A. (Psychology) University of Hawaii at Hilo, recipient of Asian Pacific Scholarship; graduated with honors, 1991, M.A. (Professional Counseling) American Schools of Professional Psychology, 2000. Home-Hospital Tutor with the Department of Education (1992-93), Study Interviewer, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (1993-95), Home-Based Family And Diversion Program Specialist, Child And Family Service (1995-99), MST therapist, Institute of Family Enrichment (1999-2003). Ms. Keolanui teaches Evolution of a Healer I and has taught at TCMCH since 2003.
Diana LaRose, M.A.	B.A. International Service and Development, World College West (1990). M.A. in Psychology and Art Therapy, Sonoma State University (1998). Graduate of The Healer’s Path: Training in Energy Medicine with Jonathan Goldman in Oregon and Brazil. Health Intuition Training with Karen Grace Kassy. Further studies in Energy Medicine and spiritual healing, Brazil. Intensive training in Energy Medicine in the School for Energetic Medicine. Certified Reiki Master, 1995. Ms. LaRose has been teacher and consultant for expressive arts programs, maintained a private practice in Sacred Touch, and participated in research at the North Hawai’i Community Hospital to explore distance healing and prayer. Ms. LaRose has also been counselor and educator with abused children, homeless families, and battered women. Ms. LaRose offers an elective in Energy Medicine and Spiritual Healing.
Angela Longo, Ph.D., L.Ac.	Ph. D. Biochemistry, UC Berkeley. Dr. Longo has taught TCM for 36 years from and is the founder of the Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii. Dr. Longo is also currently teaching in New Zealand. Dr. Longo’s interests are in integrating the spiritually mindful, physical wisdom of TCM, I Ching and the Taoist non judgemental way of life.
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.	B.A. (Sociology), Western New England College Springfield, MA, 1978. M.Ac., Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Seattle, WA, 1995. Doctoral student (Psychology), Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA, 2002-present. NCCAOM Diplomate, 1995; Washington state acupuncture license, 1995; Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, 1995-present. Peace Corps (Micronesia), 1982-1984. Kang Wen AIDS Clinic, Seattle, WA, 1991-1992. Acupuncture intern, Harborview Medical Center and Evergreen Treatment Services, Seattle, WA, 1994-1995. Private practice, Seattle, 1995-2003. Clinical Supervisor, acupuncture addiction rehabilitation, Evergreen Treatment Services, 1995-2001. Clinical Supervisor, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1996-2002. Clinical Supervisor, Bastyr University, 2002-2003. Faculty, Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine, 2000-2003. Research on maternal and child health in Micronesia, on the application of Chinese medicine in cancer treatment, and on the use of acupuncture in the treatment of cocaine dependency (Journal of the American Medical Association, Jan. 2, 2002-Vol 287, No. 1). Ms. McLaughlin teaches courses in traditional diagnosis and pathology, acupuncture, Shao Yang disorders, and Clinical Skills. Ms. McLaughlin has been with TCMCH since 2004 and is also Co-Director of the TCMCH Teaching Clinic, as well as a Clinical Supervisor.
Shanon Sidell, N.D.	Dr. Shanon Sidell is a 2007 graduate of Bastyr University and a Naturopathic Resident in the Offices of Dr. Michael Traub and Dr. Nancy Lins. As a 15 year resident of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, she has previously worked in spa settings on the Kohala coast as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Prior to her work in the healing arts, she worked as a theatre artist. Universidad Autonimo de Yucatan Medicina-exchange student, 2002-3 Thai Massage Teacher Training Certification, ITM 1999 Certificate in Medical Massage Therapy, Hawaii Island School of Massage Therapy, 1996 B.A. Theatre and Dance, University of Alaska, Anchorage 1992
Vanessa Siviglia, L.Ac..
Sarah Strong, N.D.
Sarah West, M.S., L.Ac.	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. Currently, Ms. West is a Clinical Supervisor.
Megan Yarberry, M.A.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.	B.A. (International Affairs), University of Puget Sound, 1987; M.A.O.M., Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1997; Certified Qi Gong Instructor, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1997; Dipl Ac. (NCCAOM) 1998; Dipl. Herbol. (NCCAOM) 1998; Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, 2000. Internships at Hooper Detoxification Center, Institute of Traditional Medicine, Garfield Mental Health Center, Oregon College of Traditional Medicine Intern Clinic. Peace Corps, Togo, Africa, 1988-90; Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, 1995-96; Hilo Naturopathic and Acupuncture Clinic, 1999-present. Ms. Yarberry is the Academic Dean at TCMCH and also teaches courses in TCM Theory, Diagnosis, Herbology, and TCM OB/Gyn. She has been with TCMCH since 2002.