A 1999 graduate of NESA, C.J. Allen is certified as a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology by the NCCAOM and in the NADA protocol for Acupuncture Detoxification. C.J. has served as a detox acupuncturist at the Dimock Community Health Center and also as a clinical staff member of Pathways to Wellness (AIDS Care Project) where he assisted Dr. Tao Xie, the director of herbal medicine.

C.J. has guest lectured on Chinese herbal medicine at Boston University, Tufts University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He maintains a private practice at Acupuncture and Herbal Healing located in Newton and West Roxbury, MA. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University (BS), Mr. Allen has also studied studio and fine arts at Harvard University and is an award-winning photographer.

C.J. serves as the Associate Dean of NESA and provides guidance to students, promotes academic success and quality of life. He also is responsible for coordinating academic support for admissions.

Courses:

• Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Formula Writing
• Clinical Skills of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Etiology and Pathology of Disease I
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Etiology and Pathology of Disease II
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Etiology and Pathology of Disease III
• Chinese Acupuncture Studies Clinical Internship
• Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinical Internship
• Oriental Medicine Clinical Internship