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Ronny Breuer MSc., Lic. Acu
Director of the
Acupuncture and TCM Programs & Clinic Supervisor
With Ronny's interest in Eastern philosophies and holistic health starting at the age of 14, it is no wonder that his path has brought him to being a therapist and an instructor.
After a successful career in human resource management for leading companies in Johannesburg, South Africa and Israel, Ronny began his academic training in a 4 year TCM program at Genesis - the Israeli College of Complementary Medicine. This program incorporated acupuncture and herbs as well as manual therapies and Chinese medicinal nutrition. Ronny also holds a diploma from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, for successfully passing the final comprehensive exam in the subject of Oriental Medicine.
Moving with his family to Toronto in 2004, Ronny began teaching at the Shiatsu School of Canada while also working in the school's Professional Clinic. His extensive knowledge of both the therapies and the business behind the therapies has made Ronny a tremendous asset to the school. After seeing Ronny teach, it becomes instantly clear that he is passionate about everything that he does and believes that lifelong learning and improvement, positive thinking, and hard work are the keys to success.
Kate Kent, Dipl. Ac. & C.H. (NCCAOM) Herbal and
Acupuncture Specialist.
Instructor of Point Location, Treatment of Disease, Student Clinic Supervisor
Kate Kent, started her career as a ballet dancer
in England, dancing in most of the major cities of Europe. An accident forced
her to quit ballet and she decided to become a Swedish Massage Therapist,
training at the Arnold Taylor School of Massage Therapy in England. She worked
in the Massage Therapy Department of Elizabeth Arden in London until she
immigrated to Canada in May of 1974 where she was introduced to Chinese Medicine
when a member of her family became dangerously ill and tried it as a "last
resort". The results were so miraculous that she decided to pursue it further
and has never looked back. She studied at the Chinese Medicine Institute in
Beijing, China, the Chinese Traditional Medicine Institute in Canada, and the
Institute of Traditional Chinese Herbal Therapy in Toronto.
She
holds diplomas in both acupuncture and herbs from the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the U.S.A. She has appeared
numerous times on Television and Radio, given talks, and written many articles
on Chinese Medicine. She has just completed a Test Manual for TCM Examinations:
Chinese Herb Guide (500 Questions & Answers to the Most Commonly Used Herbs &
Formulas) Kate believes very strongly in the mind/body connection and has
expanded her private practice to include what is known as Intensive Short Term
Dynamic Psychotherapy.
She
started teaching Herbology at the Shiatsu School of Canada and has been teaching
and supervising in the acupuncture program since 1998. Kate has maintained a
private practice in Toronto since 1985.
Adina Stanescu C.Ac., DCHM
(Specialist
in Herbal Theory)
Instructor of Foundations of Herbal Theory
Adina received her acupuncture certificate from The Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1994 and a diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Institute of Chinese Herbal Therapy in 1997. She also interned at the Longhua Hospital of TCM in Shanghai, China.
Adina has pursued post-graduate studies in dermatology, infertility, autoimmune and allergic diseases, as well as Motor Point Acupuncture. She runs a thriving private practice and writes regularly for various health publications, determined to educate the public on the comprehensive ability of TCM to effectively treat many of the most troubling health conditions of modern society.
Anna Strazelecka (NCCAOM,
American standards for Acupuncture)
Instructor of Ethics and Jurisprudence/Research, Treatment of Disease & Clinic
Supervisor
Anna received her diploma in Shiatsu Therapy from the Shiatsu School of Canada. She is also a graduate of the acupuncture program at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto. She has interned at both Mount Sinai Hospital and the St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto and at an acupuncture clinic in the Wasser Pain Management Centre. Her credentials also include being a director at the Tai Chi Meditation Centre.
Anna currently runs her own practice while serving as a Scientific Evaluator for Dicentra, a consulting company that serves the natural health product industry.
Chai Lien Lee,
PhD (India)
Director of
Bio-Medical Sciences &
Instructor of Western Sciences
Chai Lien graduated from the University of Bombay in India in 1976 with an MBBS
(medical) degree. She completed a Master of Surgery degree in human anatomy in 1982. Her 20 years of extensive teaching experience includes teaching to students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and audio-speech therapy.
