Author Archives: Jenny
Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine at UC Berkeley
The Integrative Medicine DeCal course at UC Berkeley is a survey course on a diversity of healing sciences, and medical practices. It encompasses specific fields of healthcare and medicine from all over the world as well as fields expanding in the United States. Professionals from practices such as: allopathy (modern western medicine), osteopathy, naturopathy, homeopathy, midwifery, Native American
Celebrating the ACCHS Legacy
The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences with Dr. Alex Feng honored current President Dr. John Nieters as he passed the torch to incoming President June Wang on January 17th, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the ACCHS Campus.
Dr. Nieters is passing Sifu Tsui Wei’s legacy on to return to his practice in Alameda. During the 3 year tenure
Gluten-Free? Traditional Chinese Medicine’s 750-year-old Perspective
Gluten problems might seem like the latest fad, but 750 years ago Chinese doctors were writing about how to treat conditions resulting from too much gluten – leaky gut, IBS, autoimmune disorders, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Nieters will explain how Chinese medicine sees gluten and grains. He will also share his insights on diets to
Grand Opening Celebration ACCHS
The Grand Opening of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Friday, June 27th, 2014 from 5-7:30.
Taoist ceremony by Dr. Alex Feng to kick things off, then a word from the Mayor of Oakland, a short speech by President of ACCHS, Dr. John Nieters and then some fun demonstrations and tours of the new site.
Auto-Immunity – An Integrative Medical Perspective CEU
In this one day seminar, Dr. Nieters, L.Ac., DAOM will lead a discussion and investigation of the pathogenesis and manifestation of autoimmune disorders, as seen through the lenses of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biomedicine. Students will learn to refine their diagnoses using the most useful tools from various disciplines, including specific blood work, tongue and pulse