Joseph Wollen

Joe Wollen is currently working on his master's degree in TCM at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver. He started in AOM by working in the school's library, eventually becoming the head librarian. He continued his studies of Chinese medicine outside of regular classes by sitting clinic with his instructors. He continues his training in the martial arts with Master Carpenter of the Wu-Tang martial arts systems of Tai Chi Chuan and Hsing I Chuan. He has studied the Tien Tao (Heaven's Way) healing and meditation systems, as well as Native American Shamanism.

Previous Articles

Experiencing Family
November 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 11)
Gaining Confidence as a Student
August 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 08)
The Left and Right Brain Frustrations of TCM School
May 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 05)
The Importance of Finding/Remembering a Mentor
February 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
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