Staff

Alex Holland, M.Ac., L.Ac., President, Academic Dean, Admissions, graduated from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) in 1985 and did clinical training in Chongqing, China, in 1985. He was the Academic Dean of NIAOM from 1992 to 1996 and is currently the President and co-founder of the Asian Institute. He is a faculty member with Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and is a Commissioner for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Alex has taught extensively and is the author of Voices of Qi — An Introductory Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cheryl Wright, M.S.N., M.T.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.OM. (NCCAOM), Clinic Dean, Research Director, has been a nurse for 27 years and received her M.S. in nursing from the University of Florida in 1997. She has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1998. She received her Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor's College in 2003. She is currently in private practice in Tucson and a faculty member at the Asian Institute.

Keith Zabik, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac, (NCCAOM), Registrar, Financial Aid Administrator, earned his Master of Acupuncture degree from the Asian Institute of Medical Studies in 2006. His background in engineering, management, energetic healing, athletics, and vegetarian health provide a solid foundation for his private acupuncture practice at Tucson Community Acupuncture, his practice with Sunstone Healing Center and the services he provides as the Registrar at AIMS.

Ruby Sanders, Administrator, has over 8 years experience in the administration field, beginning with military training and experience, and continuing with several amazing medical offices. Her administrative and interpersonal skills, energy, and enthusiasm impact the Asian Institute in a positive way.  She is currently working toward a BSN, while keeping in mind that education never ends with a degree.

June Timmins, Business Manager, is an accountant and oversees the daily financial operations at the Asian Institute.