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Need to Know
Hi everyone, this section will change often and speak to resources and updates between town hall meetings. Something to be aware of right now is that coming soon is a Telehealth workshop for all students and alumni in practice. In the homeroom meeting, you mentioned wanting to know how to expand your practice. If there are other questions you have, email Diane at so we can get it included in the workshop.
Violet Song, DAOM Director
Dr Violet Song joined AOMA in 2008 and she has been a fan favorite among the students ever since.
She completed her PhD study in TCM Formulation from Chengdu University of TCM. Dr Song studied in the National Training Base for TCM Herbology Researcher and Educator for her undergrad. Her master degree was an intensive research based program in TCM pharmacology and toxicology. Her doctoral study was focused on TCM classics and formulation study and research.
In her spare time, Dr Song loves spending time with family and friends. She so far has 1 family dog, 2 family Gecko, 6 family Fish. Fun Fact: She's also a Spartan!
Phil Garrison , DAcOM Director
Dr. Phil Garrison was raised on the East Coast, but moved to California for college, where he lived for 18 years. In 2009, he completed his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University and, in 2014, he earned his advanced practice doctorate (DAOM) from Pacific College after successfully defending his research on the Huang Di Nei Jing.
Dr. Garrison has worked for a major herbal supplement company, been a faculty member at several schools, performed music at shows and festivals throughout California and New York, produced multiple electronic music albums (including two international collaborations), guest lectured at multiple colleges and universities, and been interviewed by the New York Times. He also knows his way around a skatepark.
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