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MAHM, MAHM/DAHM, CLINIC < Back Dov Shoneman DACM, MTCM, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCBAHM) Faculty Dov Shoneman began his Chinese medicine studies in 2000 with a three-and-a-half year apprenticeship with Lesley Tierra, Lic. Ac., which led to becoming licensed to practice acupuncture in California since 2005. He also completed an apprenticeship with Christopher Hobb’s, Ph.D., in Western herbal medicine, giving him a unique background in both Western and Eastern herbs and treatment. Returning to school, he completed an internship at Zhejiang TCM University in Hangzhou, China, and earned a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. Mr. Shoneman has taught at Five Branches University, the American School of Herbalism, the national American Herbalist Guild conference, Lesley and Michael Tierra’s East-West correspondence courses, and the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism. He has a private practice in west Asheville, NC, and continues his training in Chinese medicine and Western herbal traditions.

News Back to All News Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Winter Wellness with Chinese Medicine Winter is here – time to rest, reflect, and restore. All aspects of life are based on the ever-changing balance of Yin and Yang. Winter is the peak of yin energy - dark, cold, damp, slow, introspective - represented by the black side of the yin and yang symbol. It’s important to conserve our energy through the winter season, just like plants store their energy underground in preparation for renewal in the spring. 5 hot tips for the cold winter months 1. Get some extra rest Winter is ruled by the water element and Kidney Qi. The Kidneys store energy so it can be used throughout your lifetime in times of change, stress, healing, and to prevent illness. Rest is important to restore this qi. Your body simply needs more rest in the winter. Go to bed earlier and create a bedtime routine to promote restful sleep. Stay asleep until after the sun rises, when possible. 2. Spend time in reflection Winter is a great time to prioritize stillness, quiet, and calm. Gentle exercises like qi gong, tai chi, and yoga help relax the mind and support Kidney energy. Journaling and meditation are great ways to look inward and reflect during the winter months. Going inward doesn’t mean you have to isolate yourself. Staying connected to your social support system is part of self-care too. With less sunlight and more time indoors, watch out for sadness or loneliness. Catch up with close friends and loved ones through small gatherings, phone conversations, or video chats. 3. Stay Hydrated It’s easy to feel less thirsty in the winter months when we aren’t as active. Drinking plenty of water is vital to supporting Kidney qi through the winter months. Room temperature or hotter is best. Drinking cold water in the cold months makes your body work harder to keep the right core temperature, which uses more of your precious energy. Sip your favorite herbal tea or hot water with lemon throughout the day. 4. Eat Nourishing Foods Choose seasonally appropriate foods that nourish the Kidneys. Limit or avoid cold foods and raw vegetables. Hearty dishes like soups, stews, casseroles, and congee (rice porridge) keep the digestive system warm. Check out these kidney nourishing foods: beef, chicken, turkey, goose, duck, lamb dark leafy greens like kale, chard, spinach, collards, mustard greens whole grains like brown rice, barley, and millet winter squashes like butternut, pumpkin, acorn - try our butternut squash chili recipe root vegetables like beets, carrots, sweet potato, parsnip - try our roasted root recipe black, kidney, mung, and adzuki beans warming herbs and spices like ginger, onion, garlic, scallion, leeks, cinnamon, cloves naturally salty foods like natural sea salt, miso, seaweed 5. Keep up with your acupuncture care Chinese Medicine has so many great ways to keep you healthy throughout the seasonal changes. Besides overall immune boosting benefits, there are specific acupuncture points, adjunct techniques, and herbs to strengthen the Wei Qi (protective qi) and ward off illness. When you align your body with the natural flow of the seasons, you can keep your system performing optimally. For more information about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you this winter, schedule to see one of our Interns.

Daoist Traditions College's library offers books, journals, periodicals and other resources that students use to enhance their studies. Library The Daoist Traditions Library is open to students, alumni, and faculty. Our collection includes books, journals, periodicals, and audio-visual materials. In addition to Chinese medicine, our collection covers topics such as cultivation techniques, philosophy, bio-medicine, herbal medicine, complementary healing modalities, and business and study skills. Ramsey Library at the University of North Carolina at Asheville is a local resource and enrolled MAHM and MAHM/DAHM students receive a membership to have borrowing privileges. Search EBSCO Library Collection Contact: Daoist Traditions Library 406 Montford Avenue Asheville NC 28801 828.225.3993 (9 am - 4 pm) Email us if you have any questions. Need research assistance? – Our librarian is here to help with research questions. If you have tried searching the collection and cannot find what you need, let us know . Want to renew a book? – If you would like to keep an item longer, please email us or come by the library to renew. Renewals are available according to the borrowing policy for each program. Want to suggest a book? – We welcome suggestions from library patrons for new books, journals, or other materials to expand our holdings. If there is an item you would like to see in the library, send us an email and please be sure to include as much information as possible.

MAHM, MAHM/DAHM < Back Marc Mullinax Ph.D., M.A, B.A. Faculty Marc Mullinax has taught East Asian religious traditions since 2001 at Mars Hill University nearby, and at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, Korea. He graduated from Mars Hill College with a BA in History, University of Tennessee with an MA in History, and Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York with a PhD in Theology. Fortress Press recently published his translation of the Dao de Jing text: Tao Te Ching: Power for the Peaceful. He is a frequent guest speaker at various spiritual communities in the WNC area.

MAHM, MAHM/DAHM, DAHM, CLINIC < Back Mindy Gates RN, MAOM, L. Ac. Faculty Mindy Gates received her BS in Nursing Science in 1997 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing. Since that time, Ms. Gates has worked as a registered nurse specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Her love for acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine began in 2001 while working as an assistant at the Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology Clinic in Asheville. She earned her MAOM from Daoist Traditions in 2007. She continues her study of classical Chinese medicine with Jeffrey Yuen and the spirit of the medicine from a Five Element perspective with Lorie DeChar. Ms. Gates has been an advocate for bringing Chinese medicine to a wider audience by working with governments and institutions to establish professional licensing and credentials for acupuncturists. In addition to her work as an RN at Park Ridge Health, she is also the acupuncturist for that facility. She also maintains a private practice in downtown Asheville.

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Upon request, complete the enrollment agreement for DAHM Professional Track program at Daoist Traditions College. Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) Professional Track Program - Spring 2026 Enrollment Agreement DAHM Program DAHM Professional Track Admissions DAHM Professional Track Curriculum Course Descriptions Computer/Technology Requirements Program Disclosures 2023-2027 College Calendar 2026-2030 College Calendar Apply Programs Dual Enrollment (MA H M/DAHM) Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MAHM) Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) Professional Track Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (CCHM) Tuition Links Federal Financial Aid Scholarship Opportunities Veteran Benefits & Vocational Rehabilitation Helpful Links Federal Student Aid Gateway Loan Calculator Student Budget Calculator (Interactive academic year budget calculator) National Student Loan Data System (N SLDS) (Available for students to view their loan records and obtain loan holder information) Leaving Daoist Traditions? Complete your Loan Exit Counseling

Get the program disclosure and cost information for the Daoist Traditions' Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine program. CCHM Program Disclosures How long does it take to complete the Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine program? 24 months How many total students enrolled for the 2024 cohort? 9 What is the estimated total program cost? 2024 Tuition - $15,000 Fees - $865 Books & Supplies** - $600 Estimated 2 Year Total - $16,465 **Books & Supplies Fees are subject to change. What was the retention rate between Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 for CCHM students, not including graduated students? Retention rate was 66%. Current 2024 cohort began in April 2024 and will not graduate until April 2026. What was the 2023 CCHM program graduation rate? 100% of CCHM students eligible for graduation in 2023 graduated. What percentage of 2023 CCHM program graduates completed the program within the normal time frame of 2 years? 100% How do I find out more about this career and average incomes in this field? For more information about a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, visit the O*NET Website or the Bureau of Labor Statistics site for acupuncture. This website lists most occupational fields and includes information about income for each field. Each occupation is classified with an occupational code. The Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for the career is 29-1291 (Acupuncturists). The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for the MAOM and DACM programs is 51.3301 (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ) and 51.3302 (Traditional Asian/Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology ) for the CCHM program. Click here to see the Daoist Traditions profile on the College Navigator Website . CCHM Program CCHM Admissions CCHM Curriculum Course Descriptions Computer/Technology Requirements Program Disclosures Course Schedule 2024 -2026 Apply Programs Dual Enrollment (MAHM/DAHM) Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MA H M) Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) Professional Track Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (CCHM) Helpful Links Federal Student Aid Gateway Loan Calculator Student Budget Calculator (Interactive academic year budget calculator) National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) ( Available for students to view their loan records and obtain loan holder information) Leaving Daoist Traditions? Complete your Loan Exit Counseling Tuition Links Federal Financial Aid Scholarship Opportunities Veteran Benefits & Vocational Rehabilitation

MAHM, MAHM/DAHM, CLINIC < Back Michael Parker MAOM, L. Ac. Faculty Michael Parker L.Ac earned a BA from Appalachian State University in Philosophy and Religious Studies. He graduated with a masters degree from Daoist Traditions in 2013 and has been in private practice ever since. Michael is a long time practitioner of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Kung Fu.

< Back Janette Engelbrecht L. Ac., Dipl. O.M. Dr. Janette Engelbrecht , LA.c. is proud to offer Chinese Medicine services with an integrative approach. Her focus is on helping others to embody a healthy lifestyle in an effort to keep dis-ease and imbalance at bay. The treatments she offers range from a symptomatic style for things like pain or allergies, to a systemic/holistic style for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Janette graduated from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in May 2019 with dual Masters and Doctorate degrees. Dr. Engelbrecht has a strong background in Western cancer care and specializes in oncology. In addition to oncology and pain, Janette focuses on digestion, nutrition, stress, sleep, women’s health & fertility, palliative care, and hospice care. Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medicine 2015-2019.