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.
Become a professional Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Esthetician or Master Esthetician.
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…
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…
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…
Jo Elliott
Registrar
Originally from the Outer Banks, Jo has called Richmond home for over 10 years. She has a degree in Music…
Emily Moore
Director of Admissions
Born in North Carolina but raised in Virginia, Emily graduated from Glen Allen High School in 2018. She has always…
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…
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,…
Dr. Mikschal (Dolma) Johanison, earned a Doctorate degree in Acupuncture from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and has practiced acupuncture…
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…
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…
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…
Melonie Burgess
Instructor
Melonie Burgess holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from The University of Arizona in Tucson,…
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…
Dr. Amanda J. Bilyk is a licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM), a Primary Care…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leslie Mueller
Clinic Supervisor
Leslie is a 2011 graduate of Lotus Professional College (American Institute of Massage at that time) and has been licensed…