Faculty of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Graduate Practitioner Program

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Ronny Breuer MSc., Lic. Acu
Director of TCM programs, Acupuncture and Herbs
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.

Chris DiTecco Dipl. Ac, CHM
Instructor of Herbal Theory, Treatment of Disease and Student Clinic Supervisor

Chris’ passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine grew from his study of martial arts and T’ai Chi. It was a natural progression which led Chris to his apprenticeship at a local acupuncture clinic and eventually to formal instruction with Dr. David Lam at the Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto. Graduating with a diplomas in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Chris went on to gain invaluable clinical experience at several TCM clinics in the greater Toronto area.

Chris has recently started teaching Herbal Theory and The Treatment of Disease with Acupuncture at the Shiatsu school of Canada. Additionally, at the SSC, he works as a student supervisor. Chris also operates a private practice in Mississauga.

Kate Kent, Dipl. Ac. & C.H. (NCCAOM, American standards for acupuncture) Herbal and Acupuncture Specialist.
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)
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.

Chai Lien Lee (Foreign Trained Doctor)
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.