Faculty


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Drew Henderson, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & CH, Dipl. TCM, BS

Drew Henderson, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & CH, Dipl. TCM, BS

Clinical Medicine Department, Master Program

Drew received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. His interest in neuroscience led him to graduate level studies in neuroanatomy and molecular pharmacology at University of South Alabama and neurophysiology at the University of Colorado. While becoming certified in Postural Integration, he began studying Chinese medicine with practitioners. He graduated from CSTCM in 1993 and studied at Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China in 1995. He is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. He has a private practice in Boulder.
Dayong Hou, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., BM (China)

Dayong Hou, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., BM (China)

Core Clinical Supervisor

DAOM Program

Dayong graduated from Hei Long Jiang University of TCM, Harbin, China in 1989. Prior to and after completion of this program, he further developed his expertise by training with his father, Dr. Lusheng Hou, well known western and eastern doctor and leader of Acheng hospital. He specialized in both individualized treatment and in diagnosis in herbs, acupuncture, Tui Na and traditional rehabilitation exercise. He completed his residency as doctor at Harbin Dao Li Hospital and became the Director of the Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department in 1994. He is an instructor and a clinic supervisor at CSTCM and also runs his own acupuncture clinic. He is nationally certified in Acupuncture by the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado.

Parago Jones, L.Ac., Dipl. TCM

Parago Jones, L.Ac., Dipl. TCM

Dean

Master Program

Parago was the Clinic Director at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 2007 to In 2019 he accepted a position as the school’s Academic Dean. He graduated from CSTCM in 1998, is a nationally certified Diplomate through NCCAOM and a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. Since graduation, he has gone on to specialize in the neo-classical Japanese Meridian Therapy, moxibustion. He teaches, supervises, and is a member of the Academic Leadership Team. He is also a nationally certified instructor and examiner for NCCAOM Clean Needle Technique.

Judy Lemieux, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MSTCM

Judy Lemieux, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MSTCM

Master Program

Judy is licensed as an acupuncturist by the state of Colorado. She earned her Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003. Additionally, she is nationally certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is also a member and past president of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado. Judy also studied sports medicine acupuncture with Whit Reaves at Southwest Acupuncture College.

Erqiang Li, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD (China)

Erqiang Li, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD (China)

DAOM Program

Dr. Erqiang Li is a Florida Licensed and National Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. Graduated from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1980, a Master degree in 1984 and a PhD in 1990. Specialized in ancient Chinese acupuncture techniques Dr. Li is tutored by a famous acupuncturist in China Prof. Zhang Jin. Dr. Li is a doctor in chief at Heilongjiang Academy of TCM when he came to Europe 1992, where he has then taught many professional seminars on in many countries.

Since 2000, Prof. Dr. Li has taught at Florida Institute of TCM in St Petersburg FL, and taught at East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota FL for years. Since then, Prof. Dr. Li has provided many professional seminars at many States in the US. With over 40 years of clinical experiences, Prof. Dr. Li is very popular in his field and is nicknamed by his patient as ‘Magic Needle’.

Chuan Liu, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD (China)

Chuan Liu, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD (China)

DAOM Program

Dr. Chuan Liu received his Ph.D. in Acupuncture from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in China, one of the top prestigious Chinese Medicine Universities, the University is well-known for its great emphasis on the development of physicians by teaching Eastern and Western medical therapeutics, Dr. Liu was honored “the Extraordinary Graduate” for his outstanding academics. Dr. Liu was born and raised in Heilongjiang province, China to a family that has been practicing Medicine for generations.
As a professor and clinic supervisor, Dr. Liu has worked at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine over 12years in Racine, Wisconsin and Chicago Illinois, the classes he has taught include Acupuncture Needling Technique, TuiNa, Herbology, Physical Examination, Chinese Internal Medicine and Nutrition. He has lectured on Complementary and Alternative Medicine topics in many schools including the Medical School at UW Madison, WI. Dr. Liu was also on staff as an Acupuncture Physician at the Pain Management Center of Brookfield, Delafield and Kenosha, Wisconsin from 1999 to 2002. With his extensive teaching experience and vast array of clinical skills, Dr. Liu has earned himself a strong reputation amongst students, colleagues and his patients.
In 2003, Dr. Liu founded Midwest Alternative Medicine Clinic, LLC, known as Milwaukee Acupuncture and Health Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Clinic focus on the integration of traditional oriental healing art and western medical modalities in order to provide people more extensive and effective healthcare choices. Dr. Liu specializes in Medical Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for pain management, his goal is to help as many people as possible by eliminating symptoms of disease, restoring proper body function and improving the quality of life.

Robert Livingston, MD, MSTCM, DOM (NM), Dipl. TCM, BA (no photo)

Robert Livingston, MD, MSTCM, DOM (NM), Dipl. TCM, BA

Biomedical Department, Master Program

Robert received his MD from Dartmouth College in 1978, and completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Cambridge Hospital in Massachusetts. He received an MS degree in human nutrition from Columbia University in 1975, and an MS in Traditional Chinese Medicine from SWAC/Santa Fe in 2007. He is both NCCAOM and ABIM certified. He has a lengthy practice in internal medicine, with over 20 years spent with the Indian Health Services in Arizona, and New Mexico, as well as being an emergency room, hospitalist, urgent care, and primary care provider in other facilities.

Jennie Luther, L.Ac, Dipl.OM, DACM, LMT

Jennie Luther, L.Ac, Dipl.OM, DACM, LMT

Master Program

Jennie is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado, and nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM). She earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from CSTCM (2015), and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a focus on Integrative medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science (2021). She is also certificated as a Massage Therapy through Boulder College of Massage(1999), and is a Certified Craniosacral Therapist (2006). She has additional training in Visceral/Neural Manipulation through the Barral Institute, extensive training and experience in prenatal/postpartum bodywork, and in working with children with bodywork and Chinese Medicine. She currently has a holistic family practice in Centennial, CO, with a specialty in treating chronic pain and chronic health issues.

Paul Magarelli (no photo)

Paul Magarelli

PD Program

Dr. Paul Magarelli is a highly experienced, double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist (REI). He has been in private practice building families through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for more than 25 years. Dr. Magarelli completed his REI fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/ Cedars-Sinai, his OB/GYN residency at Duke University Medical Center, and his MD at the University of Arizona. While at the University of Arizona, he also completed a PhD as well as a Masters of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry. Considered a pioneer in integrative reproductive medicine, Dr. Magarelli was one of the originators of research to incorporate acupuncture into IVF treatment cycles. The C-MAP (Cridennda Magarelli Acupuncture Protocol) he and his partner developed is used worldwide to help infertility patients. He currently serves as faculty, mentorship program coordinator, and Chairman of the Integrative Reproductive Medicine program at Yo San University in Los Angeles.  He is an ardent supporter of affordable treatment practices and equitable access to fertility care.

Craig Maginness, JD, MA, BA (no photo)

Craig Maginness, JD, MA, BA

Master Program

Craig Maginness is the creator of Well B-ing Business training designed to help alternative wellness practitioners master the business end of their practices. He is also the managing member of ExIn Global Strategies through which he consults with and teaches people with businesses how to be better businesspeople. Craig has launched and run several small business of his own as well as assisting countless other entrepreneurs, including Chinese medical practitioners, in launching successful businesses. He has taught business in both formal settings including the Executive MBA at Colorado State University, the College of Business at Johnson & Wales University and DU’s Center for Professional Development. He has also taught businesspeople in less traditional  settings including programs he designed to help immigrants and refugees and people getting out of incarceration find economic opportunity. Craig has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MA in economics from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a JD from Syracuse University.