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 …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
(he/him) Jonny is the founder of Brooklyn Body Mechanic. He’s been a licensed massage therapist since 2017 and Strength and Conditioning Specialist for over a decade. It is his mission to help athletes and active people move better, manage pain, and perform their best. He combines massage therapy with strength and conditioning and mindset to …
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Mary has been practicing herbal and integrated healing methods since 1994 and is NCCAOM certified. She graduated from Mercy College with a BS in Health Sciences and obtained her Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2004. She has practiced Chinese medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and Sound Shore Medical …
Personal injury recovery led Kate to massage therapy. Bodywork proved to be a powerful guide in her own healing. This experience shapes the client-centered partnerships she forms today through her trauma-informed, evidence-based approach. Kate received her AOS in Massage Therapy from Pacific College NY and holds a BA in Communication Studies from Marymount Manhattan College. …
(she/hers) Donna is licensed to practice Acupuncture in the State of New York and is nationally board certified in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine – both awarded by Pacific College NY. Donna’s private practice, Bridge Acupuncture, has a focus …
(he/him) Peter believes that every health care provider contributes their own unique experience when practicing the healing arts. Since starting his study of massage in 2004, he continues to evolve by integrating often subtle hands on techniques within the broad scope of Oriental medicine. Peter graduated from Pacific College as an acupuncturist in 2012 and …
Kendra L. Smith, PhD, is an experienced scholar-practitioner in the areas of community health and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her passion is building healthy communities. Through that passion, Dr. Smith started Smith Research & Consulting, LLC to collaborate with clients and partners interested in doing the same. She is most interested in finding methods of …