Samra Clinic of Oriental Medicine
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Loading...New address: 3663 W 6th St, Ste 202, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Old address: 3545 Wilshire Boulevard #355, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Samra Clinic of Oriental Medicine
聖人 不治已病, 治未病
The enlightened man does not treat the diseased, but things that are not yet diseased.
Business Hours:
MON- FRI: 9am – 6pm (Lunch 1-2)
SAT: 9am – 5pm (Lunch 1-2)
Most famous patient: Meghan Markle
* The school called Samra University of Oriental Medicine closed in August 2010. The private clinic remains open, having had professors treating patients since 1969.
SAMRA faculty professors
The antecedent of the University was conceptualized in the mid-1960s by the late Dr. Homer Cheng. Trained in Western medicine at the University of Maryland, with a clinic in Los Angeles devoted to rehabilitation medicine, Dr. Cheng realized that the medicine of his ancestors could more effectively treat many of the conditions he saw in his patients. As he and his colleagues learned more about the efficacy of acupuncture, Chinese herbology and other Asian techniques, the need to establish a training center in these modalities became apparent. Dr. Cheng believed that such a center must serve to bring Oriental medicine not only to other Western medical practitioners, but to students seeking courses of study in complementary health careers. He and his colleagues believed that this new career must have a firm foundation in Western basic and clinical sciences.
Samra University derives its name from the acronym of its parent, the Sino-American Medical Rehabilitation Association, formally chartered in 1969. Branches of the Association’s SAMRA Institute of the Healing Arts were also established in Hong Kong, Kowloon, Malaysia and England. By 1972, a training center was also operating in Philadelphia, but these satellites are no longer operating. Their original purpose was to train medical missionaries working in Third World areas in the principles and techniques of Oriental Medicine believing this to be an inexpensive way to augment treatment in economically depressed areas of the world.
As the Institute grew in size and reputation, its name, too, evolved.By 1975, SAMRA had established a Research Institute of Therapeutics and Acupuncture (RITA), with a Healing Arts Center in Los Angeles. It no longer restricted its educational activities to ordained ministers and others. In 1979 it became the first Acupuncture School in California to be approved by the State Medical Board, Division of Allied Health Professions and the first to be authorized by the State Department of Education to offer certificates of study and to grant degrees in Oriental Medicine. In 1984, it was granted candidacy for Accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and received full accreditation in 1989.The objectives of the University have evolved over the years of its history, yet every effort is made to retain the essence of the objectives of its founders.
FACULTY
Marilyn F. Allen, B.A., M.S. [English Section] Received her Bachelor of Arts in Education at California State University, Long Beach, and her Master of Science in School Management and Administration at Pepperdine University, Los Angeles. She teaches Clinic Management, Survey of Health Care Systems and Ethics.
Nathan Anderson, B.A., M.T.O.M., L.Ac. [English Section, CLNIIC SUPERVISOR] Received his BA from the Johns Hopkins University and MTOM from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. He serves as the Clinic Director and teaches courses in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Hyungsuk Choi, B.S., Ph.D., L.Ac. [English & Korean Sections] Received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Kyung Hee University in Korea, and PhD in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from College of Medicine, Pochon Cha University, CHA Medical Center, Korea. He is the Clinic Director of Samra Acupuncture Spinal Center. He teaches courses in Oriental Medicine.
Chin Sok Chong, B.S., M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from Cho Sun University in Korea, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology. Later, he attended Samra University and received his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree. He teaches herbology and clinic courses.
Yu Jung Chong, B.A., M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Graduated from Cho Sun University in Korea, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology. Later, he attended Samra University and received his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree. He teaches herbology and clinic courses.
Tae Cheong Choo, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., L.Ac. [English & Korean Sections, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and his doctorate in Oriental Medicine from Kyung Hee University in Korea. Dr. Choo is the Director of Doctoral program, and teaches DAOM and MSOM courses in acupuncture and oriental medicine theory full-time.
Mung Hwa Chung, M.O.M., Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM), L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from South Baylo University with the degree of Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She teaches Oriental Medicine courses.
Ki Myeong Chung, B.S., M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Received his Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine training at Royal University, Los Angeles, and Samra University. He teaches courses in Oriental Medicine.
Michael L. Fox, B.S., M.S.O.M., L.A., Dipl. OM (NCCAOM) [English Section, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Oklahoma and his Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University. He teaches courses in Western Medicine and Oriental Medicine.
Kil Ye Han, B.S., M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCA) [Korean Section] Received a Bachelor of Science degree from Dankook University, Korea, and graduated from Samra University with the degree of Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She teaches herbal prescription courses.
Suk-chul Hong, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. [English and Korean Sections] Received his bachelor’s, master’s, and his doctoral degrees in Oriental Medicine from Kyung Hee University in Korea. A specialist in Sa-Sang Korean Constitutional Acupuncture, Dr. Hong taught at Kyung Hee University. He teaches courses in Sa-Sang Constitutional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Hyun K. Kim, M.S., M.T., M.Div., Ph.D. [Academic Dean] Received both his Master’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering and his PhD in Pharmacology from University of Southern California. Dr. Kim specializes in Medical Imaging: MRI/MRS, PET, SPECT, CT, X-Ray and Ultrasound. He teaches courses in Pharmacology, Basic Sciences and Western Medicine.
Jae Man Kim, M.D. (China), M.O.M, L.Ac., Dipl.AC (NCCA) [Korean Section] Obtained M.D. from Beijing University of TCM, M.O.M. from LA Dongguk University. Dr. Kim has received exclusive training in Tui-Na and Oriental Medicine from Dr. Yu, Da-Fang, the father of Modern Chinese Tui-Na, for over 10 years. He teaches Tui-Na therapy courses.
Kiwan Ko, Ph.D (Korea), K.M.D. (Korea), M.P.H. (Korea), L.Ac [Korean Section] Received Ph.D. and M.S. in Oriental Medicine from KyungHee University; M.S. in Public Health Policy & Management from Yonsei University; Ph.D. and M.S. in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from Pochon CHA University. Served as Adjunct Professor at Dongbang, Pochon CHA & Sanggi University. Also taught at Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, Daegu Haany & KyungHee University. He teaches Oriental Medicine courses.
Han Ok Lee, M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from the Kyungbuk National University in Korea. Earned his Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine at Samra University of Oriental Medicine in 1999. He Teaches Oriental Medicine courses.
JongHwa Lee, O.M.D. (Korea) , Ph.D. (Korea), L.Ac. [English and Korean Sections] Received his OMD and PhD from KyungHee University. He’s operated major OM clinics in Seoul and has written and translated numerous books and research articles in Korean. He is the founder of the Vertex Synchronizing Technique(VST) acupuncture. He teaches Oriental Medicine courses in the Master’s and Doctoral programs.
Jun Soo Lee, B.A., M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from Kook Min University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations. He later attended Samra University and received a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. He teaches Oriental Medical theory courses.
Seung Jae Lee, B.S., M.T.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from Korea University and West Coast University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later earned a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine degree at Emperor’s College and Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine at Yuin University. He teaches Oriental Medicine Theory courses.
Roy Le, B.S., M.D. [English Section] Received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCI and Doctor of Medicine from UCE. Dr. Le currently works at a private clinic. He teaches Western Medicine courses.
Art Jize Li, B.Med. (China), L.Ac. [Chinese Section] Graduated from Tianjin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and received his Bachelor of Medicine degree. Currently, he teaches Oriental Medical Theory courses.
E. Reenah McGill, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.T.O.M., D.O.M. (NM), L.Ac. [CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology and Hospital Healthcare Admin. from the University of Minnesota, her Ph.D. in Comparative Religions from Wayshower University, her MTOM from Emperor’s College.
Melissa Monroe, B.A., M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [English Section] Received her Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago in Psychology and Pre-Med. She did medical research at the University of Chicago Hospital prior to earning her MSOM at Samra. She teaches courses in the Western Medicine
Chun Yi Qian, B.Med., M.Med. (China), L.Ac. [English & Chinese Sections, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Graduated from Anhui Medicine School, Hefei, PRC, and received her Bachelor of Medicine degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She later attended China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PRC and earned her Master of Medicine degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She teaches Acupuncture, Herbology, and Oriental Medicine courses full-time.
Zhuo Yi Qiu, M.D. (China) [English & Chinese Sections] Received his M.D. from Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1969. Received specialized cardiology training at Sun Yat Sen Medical University and has a Post-doctoral fellow in Cardiology at the Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He teaches courses in Oriental Medicine.
Jeongsik Shin, B.S., M.S., M.S.O.M., Ph.D., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Received his BS, MS, and PhD from National University of Sunchon with a major in herbology and biology in Korea. He received his MSOM from Samra University. Dr. Shin has an extensive experience teaching and researching OM herbs. He teaches herbology courses.
Soon Shik Shin, B.A., M.A., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from KyungHee University, Seoul, with a major in Literature. He was trained in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Royal University. He is currently in private practice and teaches Acupuncture Theory courses.
Yeaji Suh, M.A., M.S.O.M, Ph.D., L.Ac. [English Section] Received her MA and PhD from UCLA prior to obtaining her MSOM degree from Samra University. Dr. Suh taught at numerous universities, including UCLA, USC, and Univ. of Chicago, and she has an extensive publication on research and translation. She is currently serving as the Academic Dean and teaches Oriental Medicine courses.
Gong Ming Tao, M.D. (China) [Chinese Section] Received his Medical degree from Shanghai Medical University. He is a Medical Research Scientist at the National Genetics Institute and teaches Pathology Science courses.
Hong Wang, B.Med., M.Med. (China) [Chinese Section] Attended Shanxi College of TCM, China, and received a Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Currently, he teaches Oriental Medical Theory, Herbology, and Western Science courses.
Lijun Wang [Chinese Section] Studied at the Xinyang Performance Art College in Xinyang, Henan, China. Attended Henan University, Henan, China and the Human Performing Arts College in Hena, China. He is the President and Chief Instructor of Wang’s Kungfu Taiji Institute in Los Angeles.
Lorraine Wilcox, Ph.D., M.S.O.M, L.Ac. [English Section] Received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree from Samra in 1988 and her Ph.D. in Classical Chinese Medicine from American University of Oriental Medicine in 2007. She is the author of Moxibustion: the Power of Mugwort Fire and Moxibustion: A Manual.
Pei Lin Wu, M.D. (China), L.Ac. [Chinese Section] Earned her M.D. at Guangzhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and took Advanced Studies in Gynecology and Obstetric at Zhongshan Medical University.
Diann Xie, M.D. (China), M.S.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCA) [English and Chinese Sections] Earned her M.D. in Western Medicine at the Capital Medical University in Beijing, China. She conducted Ph.D. research in Molecular Biology & Physiology at the University of Delaware. She later earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree from Samra University. She is the Associate Dean and teaches Western Medicine courses.
Byeong Ho Yoon, M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [English and Korean Sections] Received his Master’s in Oriental Medicine from Dongguk University. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Zen Meditation, Indian Yoga, and Philosophy. He teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Tuina/Acupressure..
Dong Won Yoon, M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Received his M.S.O.M. from Samra University of Oriental Medicine in 1996. Teaches Herbology courses.
Youngjune Yoon, M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [Korean Section] Graduated from Korea University in Seoul with BA in Business Administration. He received his Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University of Oriental Medicine. Currently, he serves as the Associate Dean, Korean Language Section, and teaches Clinic Management and Survey of Health Care Systems and Ethics.
Jian Zhang, M.D. (China), M.S.O.M., L.Ac. [English and Chinese Sections, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Earned his M.D. degree in 1984 from Dalian Medical University in the Peoples Republic of China. His M.S.O.M. was earned in 2003 from Samra University of Oriental Medicine. Teaches a broad range of courses in Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine.
Qi Wei Zheng, B.Med., M.Med. (China), L.Ac. [English and Chinese Sections, CLINIC SUPERVISOR] Graduated from Jiangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and received his Bachelor of Medicine degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He attended China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PRC, and earned his Master of Medicine degree in Acupuncture. Currently, he teaches Acupuncture, Techniques and Oriental Medicine courses full-time.
SAMRA used to be on Robertson, then Olympic, then Wilshire, before its current location on 6th Street.
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