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Ronny Breuer MSc., Lic. Acu
Director of the Chinese Medicinal Herbs Program
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)
Director of TCM programs and Acupuncture
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
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)
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
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.
