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Dr. Cissy Majebe and co-founder Rachel Nowakowski on building a patient-centered, classical Chinese medicine program in the Southeast.                                                                                                                                  

A 20-year legacy rooted in classical Chinese medicine, Daoist Traditions blends rigorous training with self-cultivation and community care.                                                                                                                           

Discover how Cissy Majebe & Rachel Nowakowski turned a bold vision into Daoist Traditions — a trailblazing college fusing Chinese medicine with Daoist wisdom. From overcoming licensing battles to expanding global influence, their journey is an inspiring story of daring, dedication, and transformation.

When Dr. Mary Cissy Majebe founded the Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medicinal Arts (along with Rachel Nowakowski, Junie Norfleet, and Patricia Bernarding), the school had a total of ten students in one classroom.

Marking its 20th anniversary, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts celebrated two decades of training practitioners of classical Chinese medicine. Founded by four women in Asheville, the college is recognized for high-quality acupuncture and Chinese medicine education in North Carolina and beyond.