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Become a professional Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Esthetician or Master Esthetician.

As a unique Institute of Higher Education in Henrico, VA, we keep in mind our mission to provide students with the opportunities to establish a career where they integrate various modalities, working from a place of intentional creation. We provide them a place where they can learn something that will have a positive impact on their lives and in the lives of their future clients. We make this possible by hiring qualified instructors with years of experience in acupuncture, massage therapy and esthetics (aesthetics) as well as knowledgeable, caring staff members who as a community provide assistance and encouragement to students throughout their journey.

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Administrative Staff

Dr. Joseph Schibner

President, Director of Education, Director of Acupuncture and Massage Programs.

Dr. Schibner founded the Lotus Professional College (formerly known as the American Institute of Massage, Inc. and Lotus School of…

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Kisha Brown

Director of Esthetics and Assistant Director of Massage Program

Kisha is a 2016 / 2017 graduate from our Esthetics Program here at Lotus Professional College. She received her Basic…

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Alisha White

Business Office Manager

Alisha White is native of Mecklenburg County but has lived in Richmond, Virginia since 2001. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University…

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Christina Krout

Director of Admissions/Recruitment and Career Services

Christina was born in Richmond and raised in Hanover County.  She spent her undergraduate and graduate years at James Madison…

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Ashley Brodie

Financial Aid Director

Ashley was born and raised in Altavista, Va. She moved to Richmond in 2005 to attend Virginia Union University, where…

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Jo Elliott

Registrar

Originally from the Outer Banks, Jo has called Richmond home for over 10 years. She has a degree in Music…

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Mariah McDuffie

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

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Acupuncture Faculty

Dr. Joseph Schibner

President, Director of Education, Director of Acupuncture and Massage Programs.

Dr. Schibner founded the Lotus Professional College (formerly known as the American Institute of Massage, Inc. and Lotus School of…

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Dr. R. Keith Bell

Instructor

Dr. R. Keith Bell, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, founder and clinical director of Oriental Medicine Specialists in Richmond,…

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Dr. Mikschal (Dolma) Johanison

Mikschal (Dolma) Johanison, has a Doctorate degree in Acupuncture, and practices in the state of Maryland. She also serves as…

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Dr. Susan Kirkendol

Anatomy Instructor

Dr. Susan Kirkendol earned her doctorate degree from Bastyr University in 2014 in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in…

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Dr. Deann Bishop

Director of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Program/Instructor

Deann Bishop holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies from The American University in Washington DC; a Master’s…

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John Kang

Clinic Supervisor

L.Ac, Clinic Supervisor John Kang is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a MSOM from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine.  He did…

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Melonie Burgess

Instructor

Melonie Burgess holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from The University of Arizona in Tucson,…

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Dr. Huiwen Liu

Acupuncture/Chinese Herbal Medicine Instructor

Dr. Liu received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1992, and received her…

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Dr. Sean Orr

Dr. Sean Orr, LAc, DAcOM, serves as Assistant Curriculum Developer and Professor of History, Assessment and Clinical Practice of Chinese…

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Dr. John M Krolak

Instructor

Dr. Krolak earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975. He then earned his…

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Massage Faculty

Travis Mimms

Massage Instructor

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Dr. Susan Kirkendol

Anatomy Instructor

Dr. Susan Kirkendol earned her doctorate degree from Bastyr University in 2014 in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in…

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Abigail Williams

Therapeutic Massage Instructor

Abigail Williams graduated American Institute of Massage in 2014 and has since made a career working with athletes and in…

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Kristin Gaulin

Therapeutic Massage Instructor/Clinic Supervisor

Kristin graduated from Lotus Professional College (formerly American Institute of Massage) in 2002 and has been practicing massage therapy ever…

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Esthetics Faculty

Alisha White

Esthetics Instructor/Clinic Supervisor

Alisha White is native of Mecklenburg County but has lived in Richmond, Virginia since 2001. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University…

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Leigh Ann Puckett

Esthetics Instructor

Leigh Anne Puckett is a Licensed Master Esthetician of 12yrs in Virginia and has joined Lotus as a Basic and…

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Mia Samuel

Esthetics Instructor

Mia joined Lotus in the spring of 2021 as a dual licensed practitioner in massage therapy and esthetics. She has…

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Lauren Abel

Esthetics Instructor

Lauren was raised locally in Hanover county and graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor’s in elementary education. After deciding…

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Tammy Sawyer

Esthetics Instructor

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Kisha Brown

Director of Esthetics and Assistant Director of Massage Program

Kisha is a 2016 / 2017 graduate from our Esthetics Program here at Lotus Professional College. She received her Basic…

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Clinic Faculty

Anita Rigo

Massage Clinic Supervisor

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Alisha White

Esthetics Instructor/Clinic Supervisor

Alisha White is native of Mecklenburg County but has lived in Richmond, Virginia since 2001. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University…

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Leigh Ann Puckett

Esthetics Instructor

Leigh Anne Puckett is a Licensed Master Esthetician of 12yrs in Virginia and has joined Lotus as a Basic and…

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Abigail Williams

Therapeutic Massage Instructor

Abigail Williams graduated American Institute of Massage in 2014 and has since made a career working with athletes and in…

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Leslie Mueller

Clinic Supervisor

Leslie is a 2011 graduate of Lotus Professional College (American Institute of Massage at that time) and has been licensed…

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The Lotus Professional College is dedicated to creating an environment conducive to students learning from a place of intentional creation. Through Lotus Professional College’s vocational and degree programs, students learn a career path integrating various modalities for the benefit of the individual and society.

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