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Marilyn Allen is a well-known expert in the fields of acupuncture and medical malpractice. She holds an M.S. degree from Pepperdine University and teaches courses in acupuncture practice management and ethics at a variety of TCM schools in southern California. She is also the current director of marketing for the American Acupuncture Council.
BA: Biology, State University of New York John Barber has nearly two decades experience in teaching energy movement, and has helped thousands of students of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of these dynamic movement arts. A graduate of Yo San University, he is a member of the Qi Development faculty and is the current Qi Department Chairperson. He is certified in several Ni family forms, including Eight Treasures, Self-healing Qigong, meditation, Dao-In, Harmony Style Taiji and Taiji Sword. He also holds a triple B.S. in Biology, Psychology and Computer Science, and an M.S. in Computing. In his previous career, he worked as an intelligent systems developer, internal consultant, project manager and program manager for several Fortune 500 companies. He has a private medical practice in Venice.
Curt Callison has been involved with the healing movement arts for over thirty years. He began his education at Esalen Institute in the late 1970's. From then he has continued to learn and teach in both America and Europe. He was first introduced to The Ni Family Qi Arts in the 1980's. Since the early part of this century he has focused primarily on the Ni Family Arts of the Path of Constructive Life while becoming certified as a Spiritual Coach of the tradition. He is certified in several forms of this tradition including The Eight Treasures.
Julie Chambers was introduced to Chinese medicine in 1991 and began her studies in Chinese medicine at Yo San University the same year. After graduating with the University's highest honors in 1996, she began her private practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Julie joined the administration at YSU in 1998, serving as Associate Academic Dean and then as Academic Dean until 2001. She teaches Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Herbal Formulas, has been on the faculty in the herbal department since 2000, currently serving as its Chair. In addition to her teaching and private practice, several times per year Julie visits other acupuncture and Chinese medicine schools around the country as an ACAOM site visitor. Julie maintains a raw herbal pharmacy at both her practice locations, in the Yo San building and in Santa Monica. She is married, with three children and three grandchildren, and lives in Santa Monica.
Yamin Chehin has over ten years of experience in teaching classes on mindful movement. She has helped many people to find joy in the understanding of the physical and energetic connections within their bodies through the “Eight Treasures” form transmitted by the Ni family. She graduated from Yo San University and has extensive training in the Alexander Technique, especially useful for postural imbalances. She has her private practice in Culver City.
Western Medicine Departments
Brady Chin has over twenty years of experience in athletics, yoga, qigong and martial arts, endowing him with an athlete's understanding of the issues that arise in Sports Medicine. He is a member of the academic and clinical faculty at Yo San. He graduated from Samra University and previously served in various administrative roles at several other schools of Oriental Medicine. He has a private practice in Westwood.
BA: University of California, Los Angeles
David Cohen has a B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State College. He received his Acupuncture Certificate from the California Acupuncture College in 1985 and has been in private practice since 1986, specializing in internal medicine, especially problems of aging such as menopause, aging in men, and inflammatory and immune-compromised diseases. David has taught at Yo San since the school first opened in 1989, teaching Principles and Theories of TCM and TCM Diagnosis. He served as clinic director here from 1997-1998.
Laraine Crampton has taught several Ni family qigong forms for ten years. She considers qigong one of the most valuable self-care assets in her own life, as well as in the lives of her patients. She graduated from Yo San University and is a member of Yo San's Qi development, academic and clinical faculty. She is editor and co-author of Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology and has a private practice in Santa Monica.
Dr. Margo Deleaver is a board certified physician, trained in both Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and received her TCM Master’s degree from Yo San University. She also has a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica in California and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Besides teaching Western medical classes at Yo San, Dr. DeLeaver privately practices both pediatrics and acupuncture.
BA: Hampshire College, MFA: Film and Photography, Art Institute of Chicago
Herbal Medicine Department
BMed: Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, MS: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
A graduate of Yo San University, Mu Larsen is currently in private practice in South Pasadena, treating conditions such as Chronic Pain, Recovery from Injury or Surgery, Digestive Issues, Genitourinary Conditions, Autoimmune Conditions, Women's Health, and Fertility. Mu's eighteen years of experience in nutrition and in the natural products industry is of special benefit to both her teaching and her clinical practice.
BMed: Heilongjiang University of TCM, China
Chinese Medicine Department BMed: Luzhou University Medical School, China Born into a long family tradition of Chinese medical doctors, Yue-ying Li earned her degrees in Chinese Medicine at the Luzhou University Medical School in 1982 and spent the following year in the hospital's emergency room, sharpening both her Western medical and TCM skills. She then served for many years as a TCM Internal Medicine Specialist, attending physician, and assistant professor, treating a large number of patients, teaching medical students, and conducting research in cardiovascular diseases and dermatological disorders. She went on to do advanced training in internal medicine, acupuncture and dermatology at Luzhou, Chengdu University of TCM and Sichuan Institute of Dermatology, studying under two of China's leading dermatologists. She left China in 1993 and spent two years practicing TCM in London, England, before moving to Los Angeles to join Yo San's didactic and clinical faculty.
Benny Lin has been a practitioner, researcher and teacher of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over twenty five years. Dr. Lin received his B.S. in Medicine from Guang Xi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and his O.M.D from South Baylo University in California. Dr. Lin is a NCCAOM certified acupuncturist licensed in the states of New York and California. He also completed advanced training as the 3rd generation apprentice of the legendary Chinese doctor Master Kong Buohua. Besides teaching and practicing at Yosan, Dr. Lin holds a private practice and is a doctoral program faculty at Emperor’s College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Lin also regularly gives invited professional lectures nationwide.
BS: Western Michigan University Cathy McNease, B.S., M.H. is the co-author of 101 Vegetarian Delights and The Tao of Nutrition. She has received degrees with honors from Western Michigan University and Emerson College of Herbology. She holds a National Diploma in Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM) and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. Ms. McNease is currently clinic director and a professor of nutrition and herbology at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in Southern California.
Jason Moskovitz is a Licensed Acupuncturist and National Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. After receiving his Bachelors at UCLA and graduating Yo San with top honors, Jason received certifications as a Chinese nutritionist and an InfiniChi Therapist, the Ni family form of Chinese medical energy healing. Jason practices at the Ni family practice, Tao Of Wellness, in Santa Monica.
Andrea Murchison, originally from Halifax Nova Scotia, represents the 6th generation of healthcare professionals in her family. She studied Child Psychology in Toronto, Ontario and counseled emotionally challenged children and their families. While working with children with ADHD, Andrea began to search for alternative ways to assist these children, including dietary changes and Chiropractic medicine. After moving to California, Andrea developed a stronger passion for complementary medicine and an interest in TCM. She is a graduate of Yo San University and returned in the fall of 2008 to manage the Herbal Dispensary. She has recently moved into the Assistant Academic Dean position, is currently practicing at the University Community Clinic, and is teaching some of the TCM Fundamentals courses.
DOM: Samra University Daoshing Ni, with his brother, Mao Shing Ni, co-founded Yo San University in 1989. He started his studies in Chinese medicine with his father, Hua-Ching Ni, at an early age. After earning his O.M.D. and Ph. D. in Oriental Medicine, he took advanced studies in internal medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics at both Beijing and Nanjing Colleges of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. At the age of 19, Daoshing was the youngest person to be licensed by the California Acupuncture Board. He has been in private practice at the Tao of Wellness since 1984, specializing in women’s health, gynecology, and reproductive medicine. In addition to his regular contributions to professional journals, Daoshing has written several books in Qigong and The Tao of Fertility, published by HarperCollins. Daoshing is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on TCM and fertility in America today. In 2009, Daoshing received the Dr. Joyce Vargyas Visionary Award by the American Fertility Society.
Mao Shing Ni, bestselling author, expert on longevity medicine, co-founder and past president of Yo San University, was born and raised in a family medical tradition that has spanned 38 generations. Popularly known as Dr. Mao, he first began his studies in Chinese medicine with his father, Hua-Ching Ni, a renowned Taoist master, physician and author-teacher. After earning his D.O.M. and Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine with an emphasis in Nutrition Dr. Mao went on to complete his postgraduate residency at Shanghai Medical University in China. Dr Mao lectures on Chinese medicine, wellness and longevity throughout the world. He maintains a full-time practice in Santa Monica at the Tao of Wellness and is also involved with curriculum development and teaching at Yo San. Recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award Dr. Mao has appeared extensively in national media in his tireless efforts to further the recognition of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Among his numerous publications is respected translation of the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine and The Tao of Nutrition, which still serves as a required text for the California State Board Examination. He has also written the national bestseller Secrets of Longevity and the recently published Secrets of Self-Healing and Second Spring.
Luriko Ozeki has over 10 years of experience in nutrition and preventative health care, having helped countless people regain better health and a healthy lifestyle through nutritional counseling. She came to Yo San University to gain a deeper, fuller understanding of the effects of whole food nutrition on the body and to embark on a life-long passion to help others to a life of empowerment and optimal health. Having graduated with high honors from Yo San University, she now has a private practice in West Los Angeles, specializing in health maintenance, pain management, stress management, allergy alleviation, women’s health, detox programs, nutritional counseling and adjunct IVF acupuncture support. She is fluent in Spanish, Japanese and English.
Dr. Meredith Chunyi Qian is a California licensed Acupuncturist who received her M.D. degree in 1983 in China. She earned her Master Degree of Acupuncture Science in 1986 at the distinguished China Academy of TCM at the Institute of Acupuncture in Beijing, China.
Dr. Qian has nearly 30 years experience in researching, practicing, and teaching Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbology.
Dr. Qian has been invited to give numerous lectures around the world in countries such as Italy, Israel, England, Jordan and the USA on the topics of Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture, & Herbology.
Mr. Redmond is presently a S.I.C.U. nurse at Santa Monica Hospital and a senior faculty member and Chair of the Department of Western Medicine at Emperor's College. He has a wide range of clinical experience including trauma, intensive care, anesthesia, and home health, coupled with a voracious appetite for current information and a sense of the macabre allows for a vivid illustration of subjects that might otherwise be considered a little dry.
Ed Shaheen studied and lived in a Franciscan monastery for six years before pursuing pre-medical studies at Loyola University of Los Angeles. He received his M.D. from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed his residency in Family Practice at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. He also trained at both Charity Hospital in New Orleans and USC-LA County General Hospital, and has worked as a family physician with a personal patient load of 2500 to 3000 patients for more than 30 years. During this time he has also taught medical students from UCLA and family practice residents in the clinic and at bedside. He has additional experience in the emergency room, urgent care and hospital care settings and is certified in both the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Medical Acupuncture.
BMed: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, MS: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Huabing Wen received his medical training at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, and also received a Master's Degree in Integrated Medicine from the same institution. He served as Physician-in-Charge in their Department of Internal Medicine from 1991-1993. He has been a faculty member of Yo San University since 1995 while maintaining a private practice in Los Angeles, specializing in internal medicine.
BMed: Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, MS: Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China PhD: TCM Psychiatry, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan Chang-Qing Yang received both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in TCM from Heilongjiang TCM University in China. He obtained his Ph.D. from Kobe University Graduate Medical School in Japan, specializing in TCM Internal Medicine and TCM Psychiatry. Dr. Yang is an academic and clinical faculty member at Yo San University.
Dr. Qiwei Zheng is a California licensed Acupuncturist who earned his MD degree in 1976 in China. He then received his Master's Degree of Acupuncture Science in 1981 at the preestigious China Academy of TCM, Institute of Acupuncture in Beijing, China. He has over 35 years experience of researching, teaching, and practicing Integrative Medicine, TCM, and Acupuncture. Dr. Zheng has trained more than five thousand foreign medical doctors, medical technicians and students about Acupuncture from over one hundred countries.
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Julie Chambers, MATCM, L.Ac.
Yamin Chehin, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
Jessica Chen, L.Ac.
John Chen, PharmD, PhD, DOM, L.Ac.
Brady Chin, BA, MSOM, L.Ac.
Laraine Crampton, BS, MA, MATCM, L.Ac.
Margo DeLeaver, MD, FAAP, MA Spiritual Psychology 
Wing-benn Deng, BS, PhD, MATCM, L.Ac.
Paul DesRosiers, L.Ac., MATCM
Doug Eisenstark, BA, MFA, MTOM, L.Ac.
Cormac Ferguson, MTOM, Dipl. Ac & CH, L.Ac.
Nai-qiang Gu, BMed, L.Ac.
Ji-ling Hu, BMed, MMed (China), L.Ac.
Seth Leon, BS, MATCM, L.Ac.
Ming-dong Li, BMed, MMed (China), PhD (China), L.Ac.
Yue-Ying Li, BMed, MS, L.Ac.
Benny Lin, L.Ac.
Cathy McNease, BS, Dipl CH
Andrea Murchison, L.Ac.
Daoshing Ni, DOM, PhD, L.Ac.
Mao Shing Ni, D.O.M., Ph.D, L.Ac., ABAAHP
Luriko Ozeki, BA, MATCM, L.Ac.
Chun Yi Qian, MD, L.Ac.
Ed Shaheen, MD 
Ed Sullivan, BA, MA, LMT
Hua-bing Wen, BMed, MS, L.Ac.
Qiwei Zheng, M.D., L.Ac.