Learn from the experts
Learn from the experts
FBU Alumni
DAOM program alumni Dr. Ariane Wlasak, DAOM, LAc. sat down with us to discuss her rich past in Traditional Chinese Medicine, her experience taking our program from 2022 to 2024 and her extensive research in PTSD and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which was presented at the 55th TCM Congress in Rothenburg Germany in 2024.
FBU Alumni
Dr. Deborah (Kepi) McMenemy, D.Ac., DAOM graduated from Five Branches University in 2009. She moved to Hawaii in 2015 where she opened her own clinic and has been helping those affected by the 2023 fires in Lahaina.
FBU Alumni
Rose Mulhearn L.Ac. speaks briefly about her experiences during her time here at Five Branches University and her experiences after graduation.
FBU Alumni
Jessica Brophy, who was a practicing occupational therapist at a school district in the SF bay area, envisions her own practice where she can treat patients from the beginning to the end.
FBU Alumni
Arcadia recalls her journey from being a doula, to a Master’s student at Five Branches University, to joining various established practices and then creating the private practice she has had for 15 years, as she concurrently pursued her Doctorate degree.
FBU Alumni
A massage therapist for 18 years, Kendra seeks to expand her knowledge and healing tools by studying Chinese medicine and Acupuncture.
Current Student
Joanne shares that at Five Branches, holistic medicine is an integrated understanding of both worlds: the East and the West, the traditional and the modern. When the two come together, healing becomes revolutionized.
Current Student
Sarah Tang, a graduate from UC Berkeley, was intrigued by the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the healthy lifestyle of an acupuncturist.
Aaron Lee, a Certified Health Coach and Licensed Acupuncturist, shares his experiences treating an athletic patient population.
FBU Alumni
Crystal Brooks is a Navy Veteran. Five Branches University makes education accessible to qualified vetera
An Art of Healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine
By practicing Tai Chi (Taijiquan) on a daily basis, Donna Tse maintains high energy levels throughout the day, and recovers quickly from exhausting daily schedules.
FBU Alumni
Kelly Lake began studying at Five Branches University with interest to integrate Chinese Medicine into his practice of Martial arts, Taijiquan and Bagua Zhang.
Current Student
With abundant opportunities for clinical training, Ruzica is transforming herself into a confident healer who will bring positive healing to many.
FBU Alumni
A TCM education has not only enabled Laura to look after her loved ones, but also empowered her to establish a creative and flexible career around improving the lives of others.