These instructors teach or supervise clinic throughout the school year.

Daniel Altschuler, L.Ac., studied in Taiwan for 13 years, concentrating in the areas of herbal medicine and acupuncture for stroke treatment. With a MA (1992) in Asian religions from UCLA and a PhD (2005) in TCM from Guangzhou Chinese Medical College, Daniel has enjoyed volunteering at monastic clinics in Nepal.  His specialties include neuropathy, cancer, and chronically stubborn diseases.  He is the author of a translation entitled Neuropathy: Traditional Chinese Herbal Treatment in a Modern Medical Environment. Daniel is an instructor for medical Chinese, neurological conditions, and acupuncture techniques.

Stephen Brown, L.Ac., graduated from the Japan Central Acupuncture College in 1983. He is licensed in Japan in acupuncture, moxibustion and acupressure. Stephen has written several articles and translated several texts into English from Japanese including Introduction to Meridian Therapy and Finding Effective Acupuncture Points by Denmei Shudo. He is one of the instructors for the Japanese acupuncture courses and clinical instruction.

Marcie Hamrick, M.D., is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine (1999). Marcie works at One Sky Medicine, a multi-disciplinary clinic with an emphasis in family practice and women's health. Marcie teaches the Western clinical science courses at SIOM.

Li Jin, DAOM, L.Ac., began her TCM study in 1988 at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where she earned her first Bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Jin also received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (2005). Her area of specialty is women's health and pain management. Dr. Jin maintains a private practice in Seattle.  She teaches gynecology and supervises in the teaching clinic at SIOM.

Paul Karsten, M.Ed., L.Ac., is a graduate of SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine (1982) and received a Master's degree in medical education from the University of Washington (1996).  Paul is one of the founders of SIOM and currently its President. He teaches in the theory courses and clinical preceptorship.

Mei-Hui Lu, M.Ed., Ph.D., was first trained as a language teacher at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan and has also completed doctoral level training at the University of Washington.  She has specialized in bilingual and bicultural education and has also studied qi gong and martial arts for many years.  Mei-Hui teaches medical Chinese and qi gong.

Wei-Qun Miao, M.T.C.M. (China), graduated from Zhejiang University College of Medicine in 1991 and began working in the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital. She has maintained a clinical practice since 1991, specializing in gynecology, asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and digestive system disorders. She practices a unique variety of abdominal acupuncture, as well as being an experienced herbalist. Dr. Miao teaches internal medicine, herbal medicine, and is also a clinic supervisor.

Craig Mitchell, M.S.(TCM), L.Ac., PhD, received a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco (1993). He then studied Chinese language and medicine in Taiwan for several years. He has written numerous articles and translated several Chinese medical texts including the classic Shang han lun. Craig completed his PhD from the China Academy of TCM in the summer of 2006. At SIOM he is a clinic supervisor and teaches classes on herbal medicine and medical Chinese. Craig is also the Academic Dean.

Sachiko Nakano, M.AC., L.Ac., is a graduate of the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1995). She is also certified by the Toyohari Acupuncture Association and is currently a Toyohari Program faculty member. She has translated for and studied with some of Japan's prominent practitioners. Sachiko has established outreach clinics for locally under-served patients. She is a clinical supervisor for our students at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service.

Jason Robertson, L.Ac., is a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2000). He is involved in ongoing post-graduate studies in Beijing  with acupuncture specialist, Dr. Wang. Jason maintains a private practice in Seattle. He teaches acupuncture point groups and point location.

Susan Scott, L.Ac., has been in private practice in the Seattle area for close to twenty years. She graduated from NIAOM in 1985. She actively utilizes Toyohari acupuncture, Manaka ion-pumping cord techniques, Nogier auricular acupuncture, and cranial sacral assessments in her practice. She also uses the Nogier VAS technique to assist her decisions regarding herbal supplements. Susan teaches Auriculartherapy and supervises in the teaching clinic at SIOM.

Yun Wang, M.D. (China), M.Ac., L.Ac., received his medical training at the Qingdao Medical College (1978) and supplemented his acupuncture training at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1993). He maintains a private practice in Seattle specializing in treatment of musculoskeletal pain, trauma and stroke. Dr. Wang is a supervisor in the clinical training at SIOM.

Jing Yu, B.T.C.M. M.Ac., L.Ac., is a graduate of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (1983) and the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1992). She is in private practice as an acupuncturist in Seattle.  Jing is a clinical supervisor at the Institute.

Liangxi Zheng, M.T.C.M. (China), is a graduate of the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (198), 1991).  His specialty in China was acupuncture techniques with expertise in scalp acupuncture for treating stroke patients.  Liangxi teaches acupuncture techniques and participates in clinical training.