David Bibbey, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., LAc, graduated from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2011. Mr. Bibbey is a longtime volunteer advocate for the acupuncture profession and is President Emeritus of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA). He has extensive experience teaching and consulting in the areas of health care practice and risk management, Florida acupuncture laws and rules, and HIPAA compliance.
Sean Carey, DC, has been a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist for 25 years. Upon graduation from Life Chiropractic University in 2000, he opened a practice in Pennsylvania before moving to Venice, Florida in 2022. It has always been his goal and passion to positively influence patients and help them achieve their greatest health potential.
Joseph Clarke, DACM, has provided over 30,000 acupuncture treatments in his clinics in Santa Monica, CA, and Venice, FL. Joe holds four medical board certifications (CA, FL, NCCAOM, ABORM), has taught and supervised at three Colleges, and is also a Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business program. He has collaborated in the development of nutraceutical formulas with two nationwide brands (Pure Health Research and Synvite) and has spoken at conferences on the differences in perspective and approaches to care between conventional and integrative medicine and how they might best complement each other.
Hayley Gardner, MSOM, AP, Dipl, earned her Doctorate is the founder and clinical herbalist at Estuary Herbs, a Chinese Herbal Medicinary and Consultancy practice in Central Florida. Her Chinese Medicine journey began with a decade-long internship with master Shang Han Lun Physician, Dr. Ni Hai-Sha at the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association. She received her Masters in Chinese Medicine at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine. Hayley participates in ongoing Classical herbal postgraduate studies with Dr. Arnaud Versluys of the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, and holds a Diplomate of Canonical Chinese Medicine (DCCM) through this organization.
John Gorsuch, DACM, earned his doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and specializes in clinical neuroscience with a focus on neurorehabilitation using electro-acupuncture with Functional Neurology. He is the only acupuncturist in the state of Florida to complete the post-graduate Clinical Neuroscience Program from the renowned Carrick Institute.
Shelby Havens, ADNP, PMHNP-BC, earned her Master degree in Nursing from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL. in 1995. She continued her education earning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the American Sentinel University in Denver, CO. in 2014. She has been a teacher for over 25 years at various colleges and is a western medicine teacher at Dragon Rises.
Scotty Hudson, AP, has been in practice in Florida since 2007. He graduated from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine, where he also taught for 10 years. He specializes in mental health, astrology acupuncture, and biomedical explanations of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Wyatt Jenkins DOM, AP has 17 years of experience as a healthcare provider, combined in massage therapy and acupuncture, along with a lifelong study of martial arts and philosophy. Teaching specialties include Tai Chi/Qigong, Acupuncture, Eastern Bodywork (Tui Na), Eastern Medical Diagnostics and Clinical Supervision. In practice, specialties include treatment for pain management, sleep disorders, digestive issues, stress/anxiety, orthopedic and neurological issues.
Melissa Lahmeyer, MSW, LCSW, AP earned her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2017, and formal acupuncture training from The Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ms. Lahmeyer currently operates Community Acupuncture clinics, offering full body/mind healing counseling services.
Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA, is a Master in Oriental Medicine and Professional Health Sciences. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist, graduating from Bhakti Academe in Clearwater, FL. His emphasis has been on Sports Medicine Acupuncture and has been teaching for 25 years.
Drew Peterson, DC, MD, AP, earned his Doctorate in Chiropractics from the University Of Western States Chiropractic University in 1980, and studied under Dr. Hai Sha Ni, where he graduated from the Han Tang School of Acupuncture in 2000. Dr. Peterson has extensive experience in physiology and biochemistry, working in professional and amateur athletics as well as advising for Hollywood productions, and is a FL-state-certified Marine Archeologist.
Galina V. Roofener, AP, is NCCAOM board-certified and licensed in Ohio and Florida to practice Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has over 35 years of experience in health care, including 8 years as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist at the Cleveland Clinic. Work at the Cleveland Clinic has provided valuable insight into the internal audit process. Galina is a President Emeritus of the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association (FSOMA) and serves on the herbal committee at the American Society of Acupuncture (ASA).
Scott Shulz, DACM, AP, earned a Master’s and a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. His undergraduate and graduate education was in the field of Biology from Southern and Western Illinois University. He has been in practice for over 10 years with a specialty in orthopedic acupuncture.
Danièle Saint-Cyr, DOM, AP, With more than 40 years of experience in wellness, psychology, and Oriental Medicine, Dr Danièle Saint-Cyr supports healing through an integrative, results-driven approach. She has been an educator in Oriental Medicine for over 25 years, combining extensive clinical practice with rigorous instruction. Her teaching and clinical work are grounded in deep listening, critical thinking, and respect for each individual’s healing process.
Kassandra Sorokach, DAcCHM, MAOM, AP, earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences, and is a graduate of Dragon Rises. As a Board-Certified Acupuncture Physician and Integrative Health Practitioner, Dr. Sorokach, incorporates functional medicine, lab testing, acu-point injection therapy, and integrative health with Chinese medicine to provide comprehensive, root-cause-based care. Dr. Kassie was recognized as Best of the Best Acupuncturist in Lake and Sumter Counties (FL) In 2024.
Hillary Talbott, DACM, AP, is a 2009 graduate of Dragon Rises College of Medicine and earned her doctorate from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. She has been in continuous clinical practice in St. Petersburg, Florida since graduation, specializing in fertility, gynecology, and internal medicine. Hillary currently serves on the faculty teaching gynecology and internal medicine courses.
Christopher Whyrick, DACM, AP, earned his Master degree in Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2018. He continued his education earning a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. in 2020. He is new to the Gainesville area, having recently moved from Santa Fe, NM, where he was a faculty member and Clinic Supervisor at Southwest Acupuncture College.
Other current Faculty: Dr. Maria Sgambati, Dr. Newton Gallant, Dr. Gene Healey, Cody Kost, Dr. Kye Peven
Clinical Supervisors
Stacey Liu, MAHM, AP
Marcella Wilson, MAHM, AP
Danielle Saint-Cyr, DOM, LAc, AP
Faith McCarthy, MAHM, AP
Angela Middleton, MAHM, AP
Newton Gallant, MAOM, AP