This section lists prominent Acupuncturists and healthcare professionals who have agreed to offer you personal advice and guidance on the topic of choosing a source of education and building a successful practice.
Each mentor has been chosen because they excel in their practice and desire to contribute to the growth of TCM based Medicine in North America. We ask that you respect their hours of phone contact and, in return, they will give you real world advice on what it takes to build a career that is both financially and spiritually rewarding.
Please treat them as Masters: if you are clear and sincere in your questions, they will give you appropriate guidance based on their compassion for individuals interested in the Healing Arts. Each has a different perspective,
so feel free to contact as many as you wish:
Matthew D. Bauer, L.Ac.
Matthew Bauer is a licensed acupuncturist who has been in private practice for more than twenty years and writes a regular column for Acupuncture Today. He is a graduate of Yuin University of TCM. He is available for phone consultations with prospective students of Acupuncture and TCM during the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 at (909) 599-2347, or via email. You may also visit his websites at www.matthewdbauer.com
and www.laverneacupuncture.com
He is also the author of The Healing Power of Acupressure and Acupuncture,
a book that delves deeply into the benefits of Acupuncture and Acupressure.
Dr. Andrew Weil writes, "This is a comprehensive, honest and informed look at
the history, theory and practice of Chinese medicine through the eyes of an
expert trained in that system as well as Western science. Must reading for
anyone interested in the Eastern approach to health and illness."
Cathy McNease, B.S.
Herbology-Department Chair, Clinic Co-Director Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine Cathy holds a Diplomat in Chinese Herbology from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine,a B.S. in Biology and Pyschology from Western
Michigan University and two Master Herbalist certificates from Emerson College of
Herbology in Canada and East West Course in Herbology. She has co-authored two books,
Tao of Nutrition and 101 Vegetarian Delights and lectures on nutrition and herbology
nationally.
She is available for phone consultations with prospective students of Acupuncture and
TCM during the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 Monday -Thursday at (805) 898-1180 Ext 41
or via email at cathymcnease@hotmail.com.
Brady Chin, L. Ac.
Brady Chin, L. Ac., holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)
degree from Samra University in Los Angeles and has served in various
administrative roles at several other schools of Oriental Medicine. He is a
member of the academic and clinical faculty at Yo San University and has a
private practice in Los Angeles. Brady also has over twenty years of
experience in athletics, yoga, qigong, and the martial arts. He earned a BA
from Boston University, and a Diplomate from the London International Film
School. Phone: (310) 621-5550
William M. Thornton, D.C.
Dr. Thornton graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS),
Whittier, California, in 1979, with both a Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) and a Doctorate
in Chiropractic Medicine.
Dr. Thornton hosts a weekly radio program, The Natural Health Report, on KTYM 1460 AM in
Los Angeles (streaming on www.ktym.com), Tuesdays from 9:00am-9:30am Pacific time.
Dr. Thornton teaches at two Los Angeles area Oriental medicine schools, Yo San University
and Emperor’s College. Subjects include Western Clinical Medicine, Pathophysiology,
Orthopedics, Biology, Imaging, Basic and Clinical Nutrition.
"I'm a firm believer in integrative medicine, where the patient benefits from all available
modalities and therapies. I advocate full cooperation between and amongst the practitioners of
both conventional and complimentary medicine. I see the acupuncturist as an integral part of this
health care team and am honored to be a part of their educational process." Dr. William Thornton
Phone Contact 9a.m.- 5 p.m. 310-828-4023 or email at drthornton@earthlink.net |
