Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture School
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated Rachel Nowakowski, L.Ac. We are mid-summer. The days are long and we are outside working and playing in the heat and humidity. During these hot days, you may find yourself feeling overheated, lethargic, and without much appetite. Chinese medicine calls this Summerheat Syndrome – a disorder associated with exposure to … Read More
Julie Burke has served the Asheville community as a well-respected healer for the past ten years. In 2008, she graduated from Daoist Traditions College and opened her practice, Deep Alchemy Acupuncture. In 2012, she became a Reiki Master and is now certified to teach others. Ms. Burke enjoys sharing her clinical and life experiences as she … Read More
Kristen graduated from Daoist Traditions in 2015 with a Masters in Oriental Medicine. Before attending DT, she attended Penn State University after which she lived in Chonju, South Korea on a Fulbright Scholarship. She has also taught English with the Peace Corps in Africa and ESL in Massachusetts. Kristen has also worked as an Immigration Specialist … Read More
Greg Casey graduated from Daoist Traditions in 2014, he also holds an Associate Degree in Mathematics and Sciences from SUNY: Adirondack. He is certified by NCCAOM and is licensed to practice Chinese medicine in NC. He has also practiced in the state of RI as a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture. He recently returned to DTC as … Read More
After completing basic medical school Dr. Randine Lewis finished her studies at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 1998; interned in China in 1999; and, received her PhD in alternative medicine from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine in India in 2001. Dr. Lewis has been a professional member of the American Society for … Read More
Kathy Robinson graduated from UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1989. She did her residency in family medicine at Duke University. She worked in private practices and then went on to teach in the family medicine residency program at Duke. She has worked in public health, taught healthcare at local prisons, and she serves on the Ethics Committee … Read More
Daoist Traditions will welcome new faculty member and Dean of Faculty, Bonnie B. Benetato, this 2017 Fall Semester. Bonnie is a family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of nursing educational experience at Trinity College in Washington, DC and at East Carolina University. Bonnie has a PhD, MSN, and BSN in nursing from the Catholic … Read More
Federal financial aid can change often, and can be difficult to navigate alone. In the 2017-2018 school year, there won’t be many changes in how you apply for aid – but the aid you are receiving is coming with some different terms. The way you will apply for your standard aid is still by going to http://www.fafsa.gov. … Read More
Karen Litton is a 2008 Daoist Traditions graduate and practicing acupuncturist in North Carolina. She maintains a practice with the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic as well as her own clinic, Mountain Therapeutic, in Bryson City. She has been an instructor at Daoist Traditions for seven years. Teaching at Daoist Traditions I have taught several courses … Read More
Happy first day of summer! The heat and rain have really made the gardens burst in the past few weeks. In the Daoist Traditions herb garden, we’ve seen a lot of color this season and have several medicinal plants in full bloom. Our lovely Mimosa Tree is in full bloom and the flowers smell amazing! … Read More