FCIM is administered by a seasoned team of experienced medical and business professionals, who bring to our school their unique skill-sets and actively participate in the formation, operation and evaluation of their respective departments.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 

LINCOLN Z. ZHAO, ESQ., PRESIDENT OF FCIM

Mr. Lincoln Z. Zhao, Esq. first joined FCIM in 2015 as the College’s General Counsel and then took on the role President in June 2017. A practicing attorney since 1999 and an entrepreneur in various industries, he brings to FCIM a unique skill set that combines in-depth legal knowledge and expertise with valuable business experience and acumen. As President of FCIM, Mr. Zhao’s responsibilities include (among others) strategic decision-making, project management leadership, legal and regulatory compliance oversight and overall management of FCIM’s operations as a going concern. A native of Shanghai, Mr. Zhao is fluent in English and Mandarin as well as the Shanghai and Canton dialects of the Chinese language. Prior to joining FCIM, Mr. Zhao practiced law in the Washington, D.C., New York, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices of various Wall Street law firms and had also founded several China-based companies that continue to operate.

 

JENJEN HAN, VICE PRESIDENT

JenJen Han, a graduate of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jenjen Han’s has been with FCIM since 2007. Her professional experience includes marketing accounts with major technological corporations. Jenjen Han is currently in charge of strategic planning, marketing development, online marketing, website and internet creative planning, international promotional campaigns, and program outlook.

 

YUAN-YUAN HAN, A.P., DIPL.O.M., VICE PRESIDENT

Yuan-Yuan Han is NCCAOM board certified and licensed in the state of Florida. She obtained her Master’s degree from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She has received extensive additional training in TCM in Anhui-Hui TCM University in China. Since 2008, she has served FCIM as Herbal Pharmacy Director as well as instructor. Since 2011, Yuan-Yuan Han has been a monthly contributing writer for health columns and publications. Yuan-Yuan Han is currently in charge of quality assessment, third party learning resources and faculty training.

 

XIAOWEN ZHU, MAC., ACADEMIC DEAN, INSTRUCTOR

Xiaowen Zhu graduated from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, her major is Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tuina and English for six years. She finished her advanced training at Liaoning Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which included a rotation in the departments of Cardiology, Orthopedics, Acupuncture, Neurology, Gynecology, etc. As a translation assistant, she cooperated with teachers to provide professional help to American students from the University of Bridgeport who came to China to study. After her graduation, teachers and students at the University of Bridgeport invited her to come to the United States to further her studies.

After she graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 2020 with a master's degree in Acupuncture. She worked at Starwood Acupuncture Clinic in NY for two years. Xiaowen Zhu currently teaches Chinese Medicine classes at FCIM.

 

ROBERT GILMAN, DACM, A.P., DIPL.O.M., CLINIC DIRECTOR, INSTRUCTOR, SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Dr. Robert Gilman earned his Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine, and his Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degrees from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, and holds additional certifications in Japanese Meridian Therapy, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, and is a certified Reiki Master. Dr. Gilman discovered acupuncture following a back injury that ended his career as an airline pilot. He was so impressed with the relief he felt after just one treatment, he was compelled to learn this medicine and to share it with others. Dr. Gilman practices a style of acupuncture called Japanese Meridian Therapy as taught by Japanese Masters, Shudo Denmei, Ikeda Sensei, and Kiko Matsumoto, which focuses on putting the body in balance, allowing one’s own natural healing ability to thrive. Dr. Gilman is a nationally certified Acupuncture Physician through NCCAOM, and is licensed to practice acupuncture in the State of Florida. Dr. Gilman is currently serving as the Clinic Director at FCIM, in addition to teaching TCM foundational courses.

 

AMY ANDERSON, B.S., DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT & DATA MANAGEMENT

Amy Anderson received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Before coming to the Florida College of Integrative Medicine, Amy had worked over ten years in Operations for the Walt Disney Company in Orlando, and later worked with a local public accounting firm. Amy is the Records Administrator for FCIM and is responsible for the management of student grades, and records. She is also in charge of institutional, physician, faculty, student and instructor evaluations.

 

MICHELLE COLON, ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR & CHIEF CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR

Michelle Colon is a passionate and hardworking admissions representative. She takes great joy in learning the benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the lives of her students and their patients. She is an excellent bilingual communicator in English and Spanish. Michelle studied nursing in Puerto Rico and professionally has five years administrative experience coordinating office management and special projects in healthcare administration. She then went on to work in variety of industries but had to return to her passion for working in the medical environment.

 

SUSAN HOEH, B.A., DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Susan Hoeh earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. She has been working in accounting and finance since 1991. She is certified in AutoCAD and has worked both in the civil and structural side of the field. She has also recently earned her degree in Multimedia Technology. She has worked for both domestic and international corporations. She has supervised the accounting division for a large software distribution firm. While with a Beijing based company, she was responsible for restructuring corporate accounting and reporting procedures. Mrs. Hoeh is responsible for all accounting related duties at FCIM.

 

NIEPING PENG, B.S., DIRECTOR OF LEARNING RESOURCE

Originally from Hunan, China, Nieping has several years of experience in administration, media and language teaching, all of which she continues to study.  Her college majors involved Chinese language, Computer graphic design, and Economic rules and regulations, which she studied at the Chinese Academy of Social Science in Beijing, China. Nieping is responsible for providing reference services, collection development, and online resources. She brings with her a diverse business background, and enjoys sharing her knowledge.

 

BELA REBELI-SZABO, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID & REGISTRAR

Bela Rebeli-Szabo was born in Budapest, Hungary. He graduated from University of Central Florida in 2020 with a bachelor’s in computer science. He has a background in customer service, creating and translating advertisements for large and small businesses in Hungary, plus software development. Bela Enjoys a smooth operating work environment and being helpful and supportive as much as possible to everyone around him.

 

FCIM FACULTY MEMBERS AND SUPERVISING PHYSICIANS

 

CRAIG P. ADAMSON, B.S., A.P., INSTRUCTOR, SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Craig P. Adamson has been an instructor at FCIM since 1998.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Central Florida in 1976 and worked as engineer in the high-tech electronics industry until the early 1990’s.  He received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Oriental Medicine in 1995 and a year later studied in Beijing, China where he received advanced training in acupuncture and TCM at the Xi Yuan Hospital.  He first began to teach at the T’ai College of Oriental Medicine in 1997 where he taught Point Location, Food Therapy, and Gynecology for three years.  He currently owns a successful private practice in Winter Park, FL.  He currently teaches Point Location, Ear and Scalp Acupuncture and General Principles of Acupuncture at FCIM

 

DR. LIN CHAI, M.D. (CHINA), PH.D., A.P., INSTRUCTOR, SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Dr. Chai earned her Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology. The Ph.D. degree was earned at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Chai studied diseases and treatment under the guidance of the celebrated Professor Dong Jian Hua. She completed a systematic study of the treatment infectious diseases and digestive system diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her doctoral dissertation is entitled "The Clinical and Experimental Study of Stomach-Spleen Damp-heat Syndrome."

Dr. Chai has combined acupuncture, massage, scraping and other Traditional Chinese therapies, including herbal medicine, to treat a wide variety of diseases with positive results. From 1990 to 1996, she studied at Suzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treated sequelae of apoplexy with acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine in Beijing. She worked as an attending physician in Dongzhimen Hospital. She has been professionally related to Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Zhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.    Dr. Chai served as the Academic Dean of FCIM for over 25 years and now serves as a faculty member teaching Chinese Herbal Medicine courses.

 

JACQUELINE YT CHENG, A.P., DIPL.O.M., INSTRUCTOR, SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Jacqueline Cheng has been serving the FCIM intern clinic as supervising physician since 2011.  She was also appointed as Supervisory Board Member of the College in 2017 and served as former Clinic Director for 7 years.  

 She received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Professional Health Studies and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine with Suma Cum Laude in 2009 and was on the Dean List for five semesters consecutively.  She is also NCCAOM, Nationally Board Certified, and Florida State Licensed with Acupuncture Injection Therapy certification.  

 Jacqueline Cheng has been intensively treating patients within her practice in Downtown Orlando.  She has significant results in helping extraordinary cases with tremendous experiences through her practice such as facial paralysis (Bell’s Palsy), pre/pro chemo-therapy care, pre/pro surgery care,  cardiovascular disorder, stress & depression management, high blood pressure, headache, stroke, pain management, gastro-intestinal diseases and various of internal diseases.  She also treats the pediatric population with tenderness and care.  She not only hopes for making a difference in patient’s life, but her purpose and mission is to influence one’s life to live with joy, well-being and longevity.

 

CHOYAN HSIEH, A.P., DIPL.O.M., RN, INSTRUCTOR

Choyan Hsieh majored in Nursing, specialized in speech pathology and worked as a speech therapist in the National Taiwan University Hospital, all the while learning TCM under Dr. Wei-Chie Young. She came to the United States in 1980 and enrolled in a speech pathology master program for two years.  She was certified as a registered nurse in the US in 1982.  After over 20 years of being a case manager in home health care, she decided to pursue her dream as well as to fulfill her lineage duties of becoming a physician of Oriental Medicine.  She graduated from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and became NCCAOM board certified and licensed in the state of Florida.

 

JOSHUAH JACKSON, A.P., DACM, DIPL.O.M., INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jackson has always had a deep interest in health and the human condition. This interest led her to pursue a B.S. in biology with a pre-med focus. Noticing a misalignment with what has become the traditional medical model of care she decided to pivot into medical research and received her M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. 

 Feeling the need to have more direct contact with those she wanted to help, she began her studies at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine where she received her B.S. in Professional Health Studies and M.S. in Oriental Medicine. She later received her doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science. 

 Deepening her understanding of the body’s profound ability to heal drives her to continue studying modalities that allow healing on every level; mind, body, and spirit.  Dr. Jackson has studied with physicians in the U.S., China, and Taiwan.  Her special interests include mental health, internal medicine and chronic illnesses. 

 

ELVAN JENNINGS, M.D.(TURKEY), A.P., INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Elvan Jennings, graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Turkey, and did her residency in Family Medicine. She then became an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Yeditepe University, worked as a phase 3 coordinator of the medical school, and taught Theoretical and Practical Clinical skills for phase 2 and 3, at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Her research areas are, among others, stress management, IgG mediated food intolerance in chronic diseases, healthy aging and internet addiction which, she has publications and several lectures on. In 2010, she was accepted for the National Interest Waiver, by the U.S. government, under the exceptional ability category based on her medical knowledge and education. Upon moving to the U.S. due to her interest on Integrative Medicine, she pursued her education at Florida College of Integrative Medicine where she graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine in 2015. After graduating she has continued to be invited to give lectures globally to create medical awareness for integrated medicine and acupuncture. Currently she is a manager at a major healthcare company in the clinical certification department, and teaching Western Diagnostic at FCIM.

 

OKSANA KLESS, M.D. (UKRAINE), PH.D., INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Oksana Kless Dr. Kless graduated from the Medical University of Kiev, Ukraine with magna cum laud in 1990.  Her training combined a traditional medicine approach with numerous Naturopathic modalities, such as nutrition, herbal medicine and physiotherapy.  After receiving her doctorate diploma, Dr. Kless was accepted into a fellowship program at the National College of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatric Medicine.  She has participated in clinical research in Dermatology and continues her work as a research scientist.

She received her Ph.D. in Respiratory Physiology with an emphasis and research on hypobaric oxygenation.  At FCIM, Dr. Kless teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Radiology, and Microbiology.

Throughout her time at FCIM, Dr. Kless has not only served as a core faculty member for the Western Medicine Department, but she has also been instrumental in teaching continuing education courses essential for Acupuncture License renewal, further contributing to the professional development of practitioners in the field. Additionally, she has held esteemed positions as the Dean of Western Medicine and the head chair member for the Department of Western Medicine.

 

LISA LAPWING, A.P., DIPL. O.M., INSTRUCTOR

Lisa Lapwing has been educating by way of continuing education courses since 2017, mostly on the subject of her specialty; Men’s Health in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). She has taught CEU’s at The AOMA School of Integrative Medicine, where she is an alumnus, having graduated in 2010, as well as for SUNA (The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates) in October of 2020 and most frequently, through FSOMA (Florida State Oriental Medical Association). She’s also appeared on podcasts, has been published and interviewed for various online and print magazines discussing men’s health and acupuncture and TCM in general. Building on experience gained in the clinic, she’s been specializing in men’s health since 2012. Though this is her area of specialty and expertise, she has vast experience in treating many different health conditions over her time as an Acupuncturist. She’s passionate about empowering Acupuncturists as well as patients and the general public by providing clear understandings of the power of TCM.

 

STEVE MOREAU, A.P., INSTRUCTOR, SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Steve Moreau is an Acupuncture Physician, licensed in Florida   His interest in natural healing started in his early college years with an avid interest in herbal healing that has since expanded. After college while seeking answers for his own health he was introduced to acupuncture. This proved to be the beginning of a health odyssey and along the way completed TCM apprenticeship which included several clinical tours in Sri Lanka in 1996 and 1997. His overseas experience  exposed him to an integrated approach to health care. He graduated with a Masters in Oriental Medicine from The Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2006, and previously taught at FCIM from 2011 to 2020. He also had the great honor of serving on the Florida Board ofAcupuncture from 2015 to 2021. His avid interest in natural healing has led him into extensive training in functional medicine, metabolic disorders, and related modalities.   His core belief is that true healing comes by assisting the body’s natural healing potential using the best of Eastern healing with the understanding of modern Western science.

 

SHAMISO MUCHERERA, A.P., DIPL.O.M., SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Shamiso Mucherera earned her Master’s Degree of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and at Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2018. She also has two Bachelor’s Degrees, one in Professional Health Sciences from FCIM and Public Health Degree from the University of South Florida. She is a nationally board certified Acupuncture Physician through NCCAOM, with Acupuncture Point Injection Certification and holds a practicing license for the state of Florida.

Shamiso Mucherera has added to her acupuncture knowledge by training in Master Tong System, Dr.Tan Balance Method and Medical QiGong. She is also certified and teaches Reiki, Yoga, First Aid and CPR. She also has post-graduate schooling in Mental Health counseling.

 

ROBERT MURPHY, A.P., INSTRUCTOR

Robert Murphy graduated summa cum laude from Florida College of Integrative Medicine with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in 2009 and is board certified through NCCAOM. He started his path into studying the human body through Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Kung Fu in 1995 and has achieved the rank of Master through his training and teaching. After graduation he went to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to do an intensive internship studying Chinese herbs.

Robert Murphy currently owns and operates a group practice in Orlando, FL. He teaches Tui-Na and Oriental Medicine Practicum, Business Management and is a clinical supervisor.

 

MOHAMMED A. PATEL, INSTRUCTOR

Mohammed Patel has a diverse educational background in both biomedical sciences and biotechnology as well as over a decade of experience as a biomedical educator. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biological sciences at the University of Florida and Master’s level coursework in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He went on to complete his Master’s in Education with a focus on Biological Sciences as well as a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction specializing in International, Global, and Comparative Education at the University of Central Florida. He has worked with many organizations such as NASA, UF, UCF, Shand’s Hospital, and Orange Technical College. He has worked on research projects involving novel-host shift viruses, growing plants in microgravity environments, sensor fabrication utilizing micro-electromechanical systems, medical imaging using computer vision, and genome sequencing using bioinformatics. He runs a bioengineering lab in South Orlando which has now graduated thousands of students who are eligible to earn Biotechnician credentials through the University of Florida.

 He also works as an instructional designer with many organizations such as Syngenta and UCF to integrate and develop curriculum with the goal of bringing the latest in scientific research into the traditional classroom. He regularly consults with physicians to create educational training programs for specialized equipment and patient guides. He is working on joint projects with the UCF College of Medicine and the UCF College of Innovation and Education to increase diversity for underrepresented populations in medicine and projects to improve medical curriculum.

 

RUDEK PEREZ, A.P., DIPL.O.M., INSTRUCTOR

Rudek L. Perez is NCCAOM Board certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine and licensed in the state of Florida.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida College of Integrative Medicine, receiving his Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Bachelors in Health Studies.  He also earned a BA in Clinical Psychology from Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico and is a member of NCCAOM, FSOMA, and AAAOM.  He has received additional training in Pain Management from Dr. Richard Tan and in infertility with Bob Flaws.  He also received additional training in Functional Endocrinology and Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis and Quantum Nutrition.  Rudek Perez currently teaches Acupuncture Case Studies as well as Foundations in Acupuncture Needling Techniques and CNT.  

 

TARA REED, A.P., INSTRUCTOR

Tara L. Reed graduated from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2010 with honors and is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician in the state of Florida. She began teaching in the classroom in 2010 for a massage program, and in 2012 joined the FCIM faculty. She has taught a variety of courses at FCIM including Tuina, Food Therapy, Point Location, Disease Diagnosis, Case Studies and more.

After 10 years in general practice using traditional methods of acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and Tuina her practice has taken on its own evolution and has shifted to focus upon the treatment of emotional imbalances and old traumas. This was a natural progression drawing upon training that centers on the identification with ego as well as her experience with the energy body and energy healing. She brings all of her training together to help patients calm their nervous system, address meridian imbalance and work through limiting beliefs that prevent their healing and ability to move forward after trauma.

 

PEICHI YEN, A.P., DIPL.O.M., SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Peichi Yen is a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Florida and is certified Diploma of Oriental Medicine through NCCAOM. She earned her Bachelor of TCM and Master's degree of Gynecology of Chinese Medicine in Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a certified physician of TCM in China. She treats various problems with Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tui-na, and food nutrition, and specializes in neuromusculoskeletal disease, autoimmune disease, stress management, and gynecology. 

 

BILL WENLING ZHENG, M.D. (CHINA), PH.D., INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Wenling Zheng studied in the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Pathology at the First Uniform Medical University, with earned BS (Medicine) and MS (Pathology) respectively. He was an MD Physician and a professor in South China, working in medical genomics and integrative approaches for the mechanisms of cancer, as well as traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Zheng had been a visiting scholar at Yale University (2005), a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health (1994-1998). Besides teaching international program, Dr. Zheng has also actively participated in antiaging studies and practices.


FSOMA's Lynn Thames Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dr. Lynn Thames was an alumni of FCIM and later served as an instructor, Clinical Supervising Physician as well as the Dean of Oriental Medicine at FCIM.

The FSOMA Board of Directors has established the Lynn Thames Memorial Scholarship Fund for students of AOM in Florida, in honor of her service to her profession and love of her students.

Click here to learn more about Dr.Thames’ life and to donate to the Lynn Thames Memorial Scholarship Fund.