Acupuncture and Massage College of Oriental Medicine - Faculty

RICHARD BROWNE, OMD (Sri Lanka), Acup. Phys., Homeo. Phys., L.M.T.
	Richard Browne is a licensed and certified Acupuncture Physician and Massage Therapist in the State of Florida and is a National Board Certified Homeopathic Diplomat. He is President of the Acupuncture and Massage College and is President Emeritus of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association. Mr. Browne is Chief Faculty member of the Poetry In Motion, Tai Chi Chuan School and is Director of the Pillar of Light Foundation. He has studied the Oriental Healing Arts with such notable teachers as Master Don Ahn of South Korea, Master Kai Ming Tsung of China, Master George Xu of China, Dr. Gordon Xu of China and Professor Tomiezo Hoshino of Japan.
LOREN BROWNE, L.M.T.
	Mr. Browne graduated from the Massage Therapy program at the Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2001. He has been practicing massage therapy for six years and has been working in clinics and spas specializing in Tui Na and Shiatsu massage. Mr. Browne is currently working at AMC as a Massage Therapy Clinic Supervisor.
RYAN BROWNE, L.M.T.
	Mr. Browne completed his studies in massage therapy at the Acupuncture & Massage College in 2003. He is currently studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at AMC. Mr. Browne is also a Yoga instructor, a spiritual music teacher and performing artist. After returning from a 2-year stay in India where he studied Yoga, Indian Classical Music and Ayurvedic Medicine, Mr. Browne joined AMC as a Massage Therapy Clinic Supervisor.
JAMES BUSSEY, M.B.A., B.S.
	Mr. Bussey who is an instructor in the Practice Management course at AMC, moved to Miami in 1966. After working in the computer departments at Ryder System and Burger King, he joined Carnival Cruise Lines as their VP Information Systems and CIO, where he stayed for 23 years. In 1999 he left to begin his own business, consulted in the IT industry, and eventually became Chief of Staff to the Executive Dean in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University. He is now the Associate Dean of the School of Business at St. Thomas University, an accomplished public speaker, and an instructor in Small Business Operations, Presentation Skills, and Business Writing.
WALTER CAMPBELL, A.Phys., D.A.O.M.
	Dr. Campbell attained his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Five Branches University of Oriental Medicine in San Jose, CA. This doctoral program consisted of a cooperative effort between Five Branches University, Zhejiang University in China, and Stanford College of Medicine, San Jose, CA. Dr. Campbell specialized in Gynecology and Oncology while studying in China, and is a skilled acupuncturist and herbalist. Dr. Campbell is currently engaged in research targeted to treating fibrocystic breasts through the integration of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Campbell enjoys a diverse clinical practice in which he uses both Western and Eastern diagnostic tools, giving his patients the benefits of the wisdom of both worlds.
JEAN-PIERRE CHACON, A.Phys., L.M.T.
	Mr. Chacon is a state of Florida licensed Acupuncture Physician and Massage Therapist who has been in the health field for more than ten years. He graduated with a Master�s degree in Oriental Medicine and has taught human biology and neuromuscular therapy for the past nine years. Mr. Chacon has also certified numerous students in the specialty of N.M.T. and sports massage. Currently Mr. Chacon teaches in the Massage Therapy program at AMC and has his own private practice.
ROSIE CURIEL, M.S., Phys., D.
	Rosie E. Curiel holds an appointment as a Geropsychology/Neuropsychology Fellow for the U.S. Department of Veteran�s Affairs. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University and completed her internship training at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Behavioral Medicine, Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology. Dr. Curiel serves as adjunct faculty at Miami Dade College teaching courses in Psychology and Personal Effectiveness. In her clinical practice, she treats patients adjusting to chronic illness and spinal cord injury and conducts assessment of neuropsychological functioning following brain injury and neurodegenerative disease.
ANA M. GONZALEZ, M.P.H., G.P.C.
	Ana Gonzalez has a Master�s of Public Health and is also certified nationally through the American Association of Grant Professionals. She has over 15 years of experience in health promotion and disease prevention specifically, HIV/AIDS, women�s reproductive health and childhood obesity. Currently, she is Adjunct Faculty for the Acupuncture & Massage School, Broward College-Biological Sciences Division and she maintains a full-time position with the American Heart Association.
CUI HAN, Ph.D. (China), M.Ed. (England), A.Phys.
	Dr. Cui Han is a Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. Dr. Han received both her Bachelor�s and Ph.D. degrees from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She got her Master�s degree of Education in Bristol University in the United Kingdom in 2005. Dr. Han has been teaching and practicing Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in China, England and the United States since 1997, specializing in Gynecological, Neurological and Mental disorders. Dr. Han has extensive publications in the field of electro-acupuncture, acupuncture treatment on depression, needling techniques and Chinese medicine case reports.
ROBERT HAYDEN, M.S.O.M., A.Phys.
	Robert Hayden is a Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. He graduated from the MidWest College of Oriental Medicine in 2002, where he later taught in the Acupuncture program. He specializes in Japanese Acupuncture styles, and has taught Japanese techniques to Acupuncturists and bodyworkers nationwide. At the Acupuncture and Massage College, he teaches Japanese Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. A native of the Chicago area, he now lives and practices in Hollywood, Florida.
FELIX HERNANDEZ, M.D.
	Dr. Hernandez is from Miami, Florida. He attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida where he earned a bachelors degree in Microbiology and Immunology with a minor in Chemistry and was part of a research project involving new pharmacological treatments for Malaria. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2008. His clinical rotations were completed at Mercy Hospital, Larkin Community Hospital and Cedars Hospital in Miami, Florida; Dekalb Medical Center and Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia; and St. Johns Hospital in Queens, New York.
TIEJUN LI, M.S., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), A. Phys.
	Dr. TJ Li is a licensed Acupuncture Physician in the state of Florida. He earned his Bachelor�s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) in 1996. In 2002, Dr. TJ obtained his Master�s degree in Clinical Chinese and Western Medicine from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC). He is also a licensed medical doctor in China. Dr. TJ has been teaching and practicing Chinese medicine in the United States for over six years.
XIANHUI LI, M.D. (China), A.Phys.
	Dr. Li graduated and received her medical degree from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1995 where she was trained in both Chinese medicine and western medicine. From 1995 to 2002 Dr. Li worked as a resident doctor and attending physician in Guang-an-men Hospital affiliated to China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, the best hospital of Chinese Medicine in China. She got her Master of Science in biology from Florida State University in 2007. Dr. Li has extensive publications in the field of coronary heart disease and traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Li specializes in treatment of cardiovascular, gynecological disorders and acute/chronic pain.
WEI LU, M.D. (China), A. Phys.
	Dr. Wei Lu is a Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. She is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. She graduated from the Shangai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Lu has been treating patients in China and the Miami area since 1976, specializing in substance abuse, and detoxification. She has been a faculty member at the Acupuncture and Massage College since 1992 where she has taught courses in Points Location, and Theory of Chinese Medicine in addition to supervising students in the Clinic. Since 2005, Dr. Lu has served as a Clinic Director for the Acupuncture and Massage College.
VIVIAN MELO, L.M.T.
	Ms. Melo graduated from Florida College of Natural Health in 1998. She is a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida. Ms. Melo has worked for rehabilitation centers and spas; she has her own private practice. She has been a Massage Instructor for the past eight years. Before joining the faculty at AMC, Ms. Melo served as the Massage Program Director at Everest Institute (formally known as National School of Technology) for three years.
DANIELE PEREZ-VENERO, M.L.S.
	Ms. Perez-Venero earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, at Florida State University in 1978 and a Master in Library & Information Science at San Jose State University in 1987. Born and raised in France, she has lived and worked in several countries (France, England, Spain, and Panama) before becoming a U.S. citizen and moving to the United States. Ms. Perez- Venero is completely fluent in French, Spanish, and English. Prior to being a librarian, Ms. Perez- Venero taught French at the college level. Her most recent professional job was as Reference Librarian specializing in medical sciences at Barry University, a position she held for seventeen years.
AIGARS REZEVSKIS, M.D. (Latvia), L.M.T.
	Dr. Aigars Rezevskis received his Medical degree from the Latvian Medical Academy in 1992. He is also a Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist. His areas of expertise include Western Medicine, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Therapeutic Massage. Before joining the faculty at the Acupuncture and Massage College, Dr. Rezevskis performed surgery at the P. Stradins State Hospital (Riga, Latvia). Dr. Rezevskis has been practicing his very unique system of Massage Therapy in the Miami area since 1994.
BELINDA SUE SHAPIRO, Ed.D., ATC/L
	Dr. Shapiro has worked and taught in the field of athletics and athletic training since 1980. She earned a B.S. in Physical Education from West Virginia University, an M.Ed. and an Ed.D. in Sports Medicine and Curriculum Design from the University of Virginia. She has served as an athletic trainer at the collegiate (University of Virginia 1976-83) and professional levels (Continental Basketball Association 1983-86 Cincinnati Slammers). She has worked as a clinical therapist for Health South and prior to moving to Miami, she also served as clinical director of sports medicine clinics in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Albany, New York. She is a full-time Associate Professor at Barry University (Miami) in addition to teaching courses at the Acupuncture and Massage College. She currently sits on the National Athletic Training Clinical Education Committee, where she is responsible for designing and developing clinical education workshops for athletic training professionals.
RENEE SKUBAN, M.S.O.M., A.Phys., L.M.T
	Renee Skuban is a Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician and is certified by the NCCAOM. She received her Oriental Medicine degree from the Acupuncture Massage College in 2000, earning the Clinical Award of Excellence. Several months later, she graduated from AMC�s Massage Therapy program. In 2002, she was nominated by Governor Jeb Bush to serve the Florida Department of Health on the Acupuncture Board. She sat as Vice Chair for the Board for two years and continues to serve as a member of the Board. In addition to teaching at AMC, Ms. Skuban maintains a private practice.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
KAMRAN KHAN, O.M.D. (Sri Lanka), A.Phys.
	Kamran Khan is a Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. He received his degree from the Acupressure- Acupuncture Institute (Miami) in 1995. Dr. Khan was raised and educated in London, England. In 1999, Dr. Khan earned his Homeopathic Diplomat from the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners. He has traveled extensively in Asia where he has studied the Oriental Healing Arts with numerous Masters. Dr. Khan currently practices and teaches in the Miami area, specializing in Acupuncture, Herbology, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Thai Massage, Colorpuncture, Homeopathy, Qi Kung, and Yoga.
GORDON XU, M.D. (China), A.Phys.
	Dr. Xu earned his Medical degree in Chinese Medicine from the Shandong University of China. He graduated from the Jiang Xi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1981, where he specialized in Tui-Na and Acupuncture. He teaches Dragon Gate QiGong and Taoist Tui-Na healing exercises. Dr. Xu came to the United States in 1993 and taught at the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Santa Cruz, California before joining the Acupuncture and Massage College faculty in 2003. Dr. Xu has been treating patients in China and the United States since 1981.