Dr. Bo Chen
Dr. Bo Chen has been involved in biomedical engineering and traditional Chinese medicine for many years, including research, applications, advanced medical and business development. Chen is a licensed acupuncturist.
Mr. Michael Hu
Mr. Michael Hu has been teaching Taiji in the USA since 1992, he is nationally certified in therapeutic chiropractor and bodywork. Before then he was NCCAOM certified diplomat in Asian bodywork therapy, holding Tuina a certificate in TCM University in China and a ISSA Personal Trainer certificate. He is also an ABMP certified chiropractic therapist.
Mr. Stephen J Svoboda
Mr. Svoboda overseas aspects of Information Technology and other technical operations at 5 Elements Acupuncture and Wellness. He has an extensive work history of developing custom Information Technology solutions for medical/health related institutions including the Saint Louis University Medical Center, the Resources Information Technology Program Office (Military Health System), the National Guard Bureau (Medical Action Tracking System ) and the Tricare Composite Health Care System . Other prior organizations he has worked with include the Monsanto Life Sciences Research Center and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency. He has had original research papers submitted, accepted and published by the American Society of Echocardiography, American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association. He has also received Certificates of Appreciation for his technical achievements supporting the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) and Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) at the Army Human Resources Command and the Military Health System (MHS) Centralized Credentials Quality Assurance System (CCQAS) which tracks physician capability and adverse actions for medical doctors in the United States Army. He graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. His commitment to wellness led to him serving several terms as the President of the Vegetarian Society of Saint Louis and more recently he has volunteered with the Veg Society of DC. He is a certified First Responder and PADI Rescue SCUBA diver.