Dear Pacific community, Dr. Carey Clark and I are pleased to tell you that Dr. Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM is a recipient of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Lifetime Achievement Award. While Dr. Mariano’s accomplishments are well known in the world of holistic nursing, they may not be among many in our …
Pacific College of Health and Science faculty member, Dr. Judith Boice, is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, best-selling and award-winning author, and award-winning international teacher. Dr. Judith Boice was cited in MD News Daily publication on the subject of how to fight fatigue and build your energy. Dr. Boice’s full interview is quoted here. Key Strategies …
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We are horrified by the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many others. We mourn for their families, communities, and for all suffering from injustice. Their deaths cry out for answers to questions that have plagued our nation and communities for too long. In the coming days, weeks and months, I …
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Over five thousand acupuncturists and Chinese medicine professionals are participating in a vast effort to acquire and spread information on how to fight the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19 with the help of acupuncture and herbal remedies. Pacific College and Lhasa OMS Partner for Educational Webinars Pacific College of Health and Science, the largest acupuncture …
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By Stacy Gomes The 2019 Research, Health Care Policy and Community Health conference in Burlington, Vermont showcased the expansive skills and accomplishments of several faculty and alumni. Faculty members Beau Anderson (New York) and Anna Smith (San Diego) and alumnus Ken Glowacki (San Diego) kicked off the pre-conference with the Educator’s Roundtable on how we …
PCOM-SD’s acupuncture clinics for the homeless were recently featured in an article by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Check out an excerpt below or read the full article! The Growing Importance of Alternative Therapies for Homeless Communities Free clinics commonly offer homeless and low-income people medical and dental services, but some San Diego clinics also offer …
If you have problems with anxiety or stress, and you’ve already tried the usual coping mechanisms like meditation and deep breathing, consider acupressure! Elite Daily interviewed Dr. Leng Tang-Ritchie, director of clinical services at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine’s San Diego campus, on points that can be used in not only acupuncture but also acupressure, the effects they can …
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The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is delighted to announce that Belinda Anderson, PhD, LAc, and Academic Dean of PCOM, New York has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health. The Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (ACIH) nominated Anderson for this position as she is both an ACIH Research Working …
Dr. Greg Lane, DACM, Pacific College’s Dean of Graduate Faculty, was recently interviewed by Wendy Gould for “Everything You Need to Know About Facial Acupuncture” on The Klog, a blog devoted to Korean culture and beauty trends. Dr. Lane, along with Julie Von, a Manhattan-based holistic and fertility doctor, introduced Gould to the basics of …
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Mindfulness is a common topic recently, but it can be difficult to make time for. In an article for Psychology Today, Leena Guptha, DO, PCOM-San Diego’s Academic Dean of Graduate Studies, introduces seven techniques you can use in your life to become more mindful. “Bring it to whatever activity you are engaged in, whatever mood you are …