Faculty Directory

Dr. Peter Caron has seen over 10,000 patients in four countries and three languages. He specializes in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, pain, and psycho-emotional conditions, using acupuncture, bodywork, herbology, and various meditation based techniques. At Pacific College, Dr. Caron supervises interns in the clinic and teaches herbology. His focus is on teaching the integration …

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Dr. Chan-Vanklein is a licensed acupuncturist in New York and New Jersey and an acupuncture physician in Florida.  He is also a diplomate of Oriental medicine (NCCAOM) and a member of the Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY). Dr. Chan-Vanklein practices privately and conducts home visits for his non-ambulatory patients.  He also worked as an …

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Ralph Roberts is a graduate of the Ohashi Institute Shiatsu school (1988-1990) and the Swedish Institute for massage therapy (1990-1991). He studied at Pacific College (1994-1997) earning a degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Roberts is a New York State licensed Acupuncturist, belonging to the NCCAOM with certificates in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine. He …

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Rob Johnson, LAc, MSAc, JD, is a graduate of Pacific College who has had his own practice in Manhattan and who currently practices in a top rated group practice on Long Island in the Integrative Medicine facility of a top tier hospital. His strengths include E-Stim, orthopedic, fertility, mood, and cancer support. Rob believes that …

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Vidhya “V” Rojanavongse graduated from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA) in 2005. Upon graduating, V apprenticed directly with Kiiko Matsumoto sensei (2005-present) assisting in her private practice, grand rounds, seminars and is personally approved by her to teach her unique style of acupuncture. At TSCA (2005-2019), V served as a lead clinical supervisor, grand …

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Dr. Gerber initially studied acupuncture at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) where she received a dual Masters’ degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine MPH Program. She received her Doctorate of Acupuncture in April 2020 from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS). In November 2020 she joined the clinical staff at …

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Dr. Dawn DeFrancesco, the Director of Coaching Education at Pacific College of Health and Science, is a professional coach for individuals, groups, and teams. She has coached people on the topics of health and wellness, work/life balance, career, leadership, and improving team collaboration. In addition to coaching, Dr. Dawn’s background includes over 20 years in …

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Sara Busch has over 20 years’ experience in the health and wellness industry, beginning her career as a Massage Therapist in 2001. In 2018, Sara graduated with a Master of Science in Traditional East Asian Medicine, and immediately joined the faculty at Pacific College of Health and Science, now serving as the Massage Department Chair …

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(she/her) Krystal Stone is the Director of Asian Holistic Health and Massage Therapy on the New York campus. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999, after graduating from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. She gained experience working with the Colorado Ballet and University of Colorado Buffaloes football team. In 2001, she moved …

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Linda is a TCM practitioner, professor, researcher, and teacher. Qiu started to practice medical Qigong in 1990 and started her study of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 1991. Before moving to the U.S. in 2001, Qiu both practiced TCM and taught foreign students in a teaching hospital of Beijing University of TCM.  Since 2001, Qiu has been an instructor and later …

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