Meet Our Faculty

Eight Branches’ greatest asset is our faculty, which is comprised of practicing health professionals who share the benefits of their expertise with our students.

Leadership

Carmen Urquizar

Head of Student Clinic

Carmen Urquizar

Maria Del Carmen Urquizar is a Registered Acupuncturist, with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMPAO), practicing in Toronto, Ontario. She works with her patients to develop comprehensive and personalized trea...

Dr. Diana Tong Li

Professor

Dr. Diana Tong Li

Dr. Diana Tong Li is the founder and president of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCATCM), the vice president of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC), and the president of the Nova Scotia ...

Lihui Guo, R.Ac, R.TCMP, MD

Instructor

Lihui Guo, R.Ac, R.TCMP, MD

Lihui Guo received his medical degree in 1986 from the Liaoning College of Chinese Medicine. He was an Associate Professor and Vice Chief Physician, teaching and practicing Chinese medicine at the Liaoning College of Chinese Medicine, its affiliated hospit...

Ryan Brooks

President

Ryan Brooks

Ryan Brooks has studied at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in British Columbia and the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is also a graduate of the Eastern Studies program at the University of Western Ontario. Following his studi...

Xiaoxue Yin, R.Ac, R.TCMP, PhD

Academic Director and Instructor

Xiaoxue Yin, R.Ac, R.TCMP, PhD

Xiaoxue Yin received her Bachelor of Medicine Degree from Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine in 1994. In 1997 she received her Masters Degree in Orthopaedics and Traumatology and in 2003 she received her PhD in Orthopaedics from Peking University. Late...

Instructors

Amrit Singh

Guest Lecturer @6babebeauty

Amrit Singh

Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist and 'Healthcare Professional of the Year' Notable Award winner, has been working with women and their health for over a decade. Through her experience as an Acupuncturist focusing on Cosmetic Acupuncture, fertility, an...

Atanu Nandy MB BS, DMV, MD

Instructor

Atanu Nandy MB BS, DMV, MD

Atanu Nandy MB BS, MD, DMV brings more than 25 years of teaching experience and applicable clinical diagnostics in the fields of Microbiology / Immunology / Infectious Diseases working in various hospitals and medical schools in India, the Caribbean, and C...

Instructor

Dondrub Wangchuk ZSP

“I have always been fascinated by the Eastern approach to life from the philosophy, to the martial arts to the healing arts”. ​ When he was 20 years old Dondrub began to practice Kung fu, the original definition being “excellence achieved through long pr...

Instructor

Donna Oliver

Shifu Donna Oliver M.Q.T. has trained in Chinese internal martial arts and Qigong since 1988 with Shifu Andy James, at the Tai Chi & Meditation Centre in Toronto, where she continues to teach and study.She has consistently won “Gold” in competitions includ...

Dr.Ky Lo, ND RAc

Instructor

Dr.Ky Lo, ND RAc

Dr. Ky Lo is a board certified ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine). She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and is also a R. Ac. (Registered as an Acupuncturist with CTCMPAO). Today, she has a general practice using various...

Sarah Kreitzer

Instructor

Sarah Kreitzer

Meet Sarah Kreitzer, R. Ac and clinic owner of Acupuncture Center Toronto. A pioneer Toronto Acupuncturist of over 20 years, Sarah has been so busy that she has not accepted new patients in over 5 years. Sarah’s media appearances include: The National Post...

Instructor

Kavita Gill R.Ac, R.TCMP

Kavita Gill brings a fresh, holistic and patient centered approach to her practice. Her aim is to facilitate the healing journey, empowering patients to make better decisions and bring mind and body into a state of equilibrium. ​ Utilizing TCM diagnostic...

Kie Ando Aldous

Instructor

Kie Ando Aldous

Kie is an experienced and effective acupuncturist in Japanese acupuncture and Kappo which are influenced and established by Japanese martial arts. She received her formal education in acupuncture and related therapies in Japan where she began her career an...

Lisa Dowling BA, R.Ac.

Instructor

Lisa Dowling BA, R.Ac.

Acupuncturist and Manual Therapist I began teaching cupping (and other courses) at the Shiatsu School of Canada in 2009, and since diving deeper into the history and techniques of cupping, as well as studying from some cupping experts I started to explore...

 Matthew Sedo,  R.Ac

Instructor

Matthew Sedo, R.Ac

“I feel lucky to have found a career that I love and continue to learn and grow with. I’ve been working with clients on their road to better heath since 2002.” Matt’s interest in healing grew out of a background in competitive diving. His first introductio...

Ori Levy R.AC

Instructor

Ori Levy R.AC

Ori Levy R.Ac. has been providing patients with gentle japanese-style acupuncture treatments for over fifteen years. He offers patients powerful and effective treatments for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include sports injuries, muscu...

Paul Rooney

Instructor

Paul Rooney

Paul Rooney is a NYS licensed, nationally board certified acupuncturist. His clinic has been located in Rochester, NY since 1997. Paul grew up in Westchester County, NY. He completed his bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics from Syra...

Paymon Sadrolsadot  MD (Iran), PhD (TCM)

Instructor

Paymon Sadrolsadot MD (Iran), PhD (TCM)

Paymon received his medical degree from Iran where he practiced as a family physician for 7 years. He later moved to China and completed a 5 year PhD program in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture where he was fortunate enough to be under the supervision of T...

Instructor

Poney Chiang, R.Ac, R.TCMP, MSc, PhD

Poney received a Doctoral degree in biomedical research from the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, followed by a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. His clinical focus a...

Marzyeh Moazenzadeh M.D. R.Ac, R.TCMP

Instructor

Marzyeh Moazenzadeh M.D. R.Ac, R.TCMP

Marzyeh Moazenzade is a Board Certified Dermatologist (IMG) and a graduate of Eight Branches. She teaching Western Medicine Courses at Eight Branches...

Christine

Teaching Clinic TA

Christine

Christine takes a holistic view toward the source of pain & related movement limitation disorders. After asking detailed questions, examining closely the pulse, the tongue and palpating the affected body (shape, color, temperature, marks etc.), Christi...

Timothy Sibbald, B.Sc B.Med (China) R. TCMP

Instructor

Timothy Sibbald, B.Sc B.Med (China) R. TCMP

After completing a degree from Queen’s University in Life Sciences (B.Sc), Tim devoted a decade of his life to the study of Chinese Medicine, including an eight year stay in the People’s Republic of China. He spent three years in Beijing (studying the Mand...

Vilawan Thatayatikom

Instructor

Vilawan Thatayatikom

Vilawan Thatayatikom (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP), licensed in both Ontario and British Columbia. She has completed her TCM education with honours at Humber College in Toronto, includ...

Wendy Yao Yu Ding R.Ac, R.TCMP, MD

Instructor

Wendy Yao Yu Ding R.Ac, R.TCMP, MD

Wendy Yao Yu Ding graduated in 1985 from Tian Jin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China. She worked in Tian Jin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital as a Pediatrician from 1985-1999. Wendy has over 20 years experience teaching T...

William (Yee Jin) Sung, TCMP

Instructor

William (Yee Jin) Sung, TCMP

William (Yee Jin) Sung is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist (CTCMPAO). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. H...

Yuanhua Liu, PhD

Instructor

Yuanhua Liu, PhD

Dr. Yuanhua Liu, Ph.D., (Bachelor of Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine; Master’s and Ph.D., Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese medicine), is an Associate Professor at Chengdu University of TCM, and an associate Chief Physician in the fi...

Instructor

Yuxiang Wang,  R.Ac, R.TCMP, M.Sc. Dipl. Ac. & C.H. (NCCAOM)

Yuxiang Wang was born in a renowned Chinese family that has specialized in the study of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over a century. Under the watchful guidance of her uncle, himself a respected TCM doctor, Yuxiang Wang began reading medical jour...

Zachary Lui

Instructor

Zachary Lui

Zachary, R.Ac, MMQ, is a leading expert in Eastern metaphysics. He is a Shaman-Folk Priest, Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac), and Master of Medical Qigong (MMQ). In addition, he is a Usui Reiki Master Teacher, a Certified trainer from the Results Over Image...

Zoey Xinyi Gong

Guest Lecturer @zoeyxinyigong

Zoey Xinyi Gong

Zoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) chef and a registered dietitian. Born in Shanghai, China, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. She is the founder of Five Seasons TCM, a POC-founded boutique wellness brand that shares and modernizes the kn...

Instructor

Zuocheng Wang R.Ac, R.TCMP, PhD

Zuocheng Wang received his Bachelor of Medicine degree from Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China in 1993, Master of Medicine degree from Tianjin University of TCM in 1996 and became an attending physician and lecturer in General ...

Instructor & Professional Practitioner

Simon Yoon

Simon’s enthusiasm for Wellness led him to study the healing art of Five Element Acupuncture at Saam Five Element Acupuncture Institute in Korea. In 2000, following his studies in Korea, Simon came to Canada and completed the four-year diploma at Toronto S...

Our Partners

Eight Branches continues to support our alumni and students through our partnerships and connections to several groups and associations. We are continuously expanding our network to connect our students with internships and other opportunities.
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