COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC

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Interest in Integrative Medicine, also known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is at an all time high. At the same time, people often wonder if the therapies they are receiving are legitimate. This is why you should consider coming to the CAM department at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine.

All of our health care providers are licensed and educated in multiple disciplines. You can choose from doctors who are trained in Internal Medicine to Pediatrics, to Ayurvedic Medicine to traditional Chinese medicine. You can make an appointment to see one of our practitioners by calling 692-0908.

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Holistic Pediatrics, Energy Medicine

Rosanne Harrigan, EdD, CPNP, APRN-Rx is Chair of the department and former dean of the school of nursing. She is a pediatric nurse practitioner and practices energy medicine and Holistic Pediatrics.

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Holistic Pediatrics

Noelani Apau, MD is board certified in Pediatrics and practices Holistic Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Family Practice, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture

Elizabeth Chen-Christenson, MD, L.Ac, ABHM, FACP, FAAMA is board certified in Family Practice, Pathology and Holistic medicine. She is also a licensed acupuncturist and certified in harp therapy and is an accomplished music therapist.

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Mian Long, L.Ac. is nationally certified in China in conventional medicine and Chinese medicine. She is licensed in acupuncture. She has extensive knowledge of and conducted research with traditional Chinese herbs

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Internal Medicine/Ayurvedic Medicine

Tamar Hoffmann, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and practices holistic medicine. She is credentialed in Ayurvedic Medicine – the traditional healing arts of India.

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Lifestyle Medicine

Terry Shintani, MD, MPH, is the Associate Chair of the department and in charge of the clinical practice. He is a Harvard-trained nutritionist and board certified in Preventive Medicine. He is a member of the National Advisory Board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

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Nutrition and Herbal Therapy

Amy Brown, PhD, RD is an accomplished researcher in the field of nutrition therapy and herbal medicine. She is an author of a nutrition textbook used by numerous universities, and a member of the American Dietetic Association.

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How to Find Us

We are located at the Kakaako Campus of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at 651 Ilalo St. Honolulu, HI. This is parallel to Ala Moana Blvd, one block towards the ocean next to Keawe St. behind the “Gold Bond” building.

We are in the single-story wing on the ewa-makai (south-west) part of the campus, just behind the ocean end of the Hawaiian herbal gardens. There are three sets of double-doors as you face the building from the center of campus. Through the right-hand set of double doors, you will find us at the Wellness Center and Integrative Medicine Clinic.

Parking can be found on Ilalo St (metered) or in the Keawe St. Parking Lot ($3.00).

Research Seminar Lecture Dr. Shintani 2-21-08

Research Seminar Lecture by Dr. Shintani 2-21-08 John A Burns School of Medicine

Change Your Life with Attitudinal Healing

Dr. Jerry Jampolsky
Dept. of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine

Protein Causes Insulin Surge

Protein Causes Insulin Surge - In some cases more than carbohydrate

Medical Students with Dr. Shintani

Welcome to the Dept of Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the John A. Burns School of Medicine. At the Wellness Center, we have 7 practitioners who are double, triple, or quadruple trained in at least one conventional healing modality and at least one "alternative" healing modality.

To to work with Dr. Shintani, please check on the schedule by calling 692-0908. He usually sees patients on Tuesday afternoon and on Thursday morning. If there are
more than two students in a rotation, the schedule may be staggered so that there are no more than two per day. He can be reached at 2551696. Please send him an email at drshintani@gmail.com with contact information so that he has your name, email address and phone number.

Dr. Shintani is the Associate Chair of the CAM Dept in charge of clinical practice. He is a member of the National Advisory Board to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, is credentialed in Nutrition and worked for 18 years in Family Practice at a community health center. (see his description on this blog)



Please be prompt at the Wellness Center and please wear your white coat and bring your stethoscope. You may be asked to do vital signs, brief physical exams, and SOAP notes. You may also be asked to do literature search and read up on topics of interest.