Instructors and Staff

Marcus Brinkman, OMD -- Teacher and President of The Oklahoma Healing Arts Institute.  Marcus Brinkman has been studying and practicing Chinese medicine for over twenty years. He is a teacher of the Chinese Internal martial arts: Bagua Zhang (Gao style), Taiji Quan (chen pan-ling style) as well as Xingyi Quan and Qigong. He is a teacher of the pulse diagnosis system of the famous Dr. Zhang Wei-yian from Taiwan. In the last seven years, Marcus has served as Academic Dean at two other Chinese medical colleges in the U.S.

Dr. Bobby Doscher, DC, ND -- Teacher of many bio-energetic techniques, Dr.Doscher is President and CEO of Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center, where she specializes in the treatment of children and has developed specific upper cervical and non-force techniques. Dr.Doscher has been voted "Doctor of the Year" many times in the past 10 years for her exceptional success in treatment of special needs children. Dr.Doscher has taught many vibrational methodologies as well as Reflexology, Herbal medicine, and is a Certified Yoga Instructor as well.

Michael Richards, ND, RN, NBDAc -- Administrator of The Oklahoma Healing Arts Institute, Chairman of the Board.  A graduate of The Midwestern School of Inner Wisdom and Chatworth Naturopathic School. Thirty five years of practice in wholistic medicine, beginning with foot reflexology in 1967. Successful Acupuncturist and wholistic business entrepreneur. Experience as an RN for eighteen years, with an understanding of how natural techniques merge with conventional medicine.

Scott Rigsbee, NBDAc -- Teacher. Involved in Chinese Medicine for the last 19 years. 6 1/2 years apprenticeship in acupuncture. Graduated from The Midwestern School of Inner Wisdom (1998). A long time advocate of  ''Barefoot Doctors" concept of acupuncture. Private instructor to successful acupuncturists. Respected by lay people and patients as a teacher of TCM concepts. Involved in the holistic field for the last 22 years.

Elizabeth Skala, ND, CMT, NBDAc -- Assistant Administrator and Treasurer of The Oklahoma Healing Arts Institute, LLC. Graduate of The Midwestern School of Inner Wisdom, graduate of Chatworth Naturopathic School. Certified massage therapist, specializing in structural and deep tissue massage. Teacher of acupuncture, aromatherapy classes and emotional release techniques. Dedicated to the principles of self awareness and accepting responsibility for one's own health.

Pam McKimie, NBDAc -- Teacher. Twenty years experience as Registered Medical Assistant in OB/ GYN. Certificate in Acute Homeotherapeutics from The Caduceus Institute of Classical Homeopathy. Graduate of The Midwestern School of Inner Wisdom. Private practitioner in Acupuncture. A fine example of a successful "barefoot doctor". Several years experience teaching anatomy and physiology at the college level.

Brent Babcock, D.C. -- Advisor. Graduate of Texas Chiropractic College in 1984. Certified Neuro Emotional Technique practitioner. Has been practicing holistic procedures for over 20 years. Experienced teacher of human anatomy, physiology, physical therapy, medical coding & terminology and NET.

Arisha Burlingame, MH, NS -- Advisor. Master herbalist, Graduate of The New Mexico College of Natural healing. Nutrition specialist, 24 yrs experience in holistic women's health care and health education. Lifetime commitment to natural healing, herbal medicine and medicinal plant cultivation.

Julie Swisher Green, M.Ed. -- Teacher. Julie's specialty in holistic healing is Native American spinal alignment in connection with massage. She trained with Native American Medicine people in Baja, Mexico, as well as Cherokee and Crow Indian tribes. Her Undergraduate degree is in Therapeutic Recreation, with a masters in Special Education.

Ginger Humphries -- Office Manager. Eleven years of experience working for wholistic practitioners and acupuncturists, including Dr Bobbie Doscher at The Children's Chiropractic Clinic and the late Dr. F. Togi. Ginger is 100% for wholistic health and lives and breathes, as she believes. She is patient yet firm with students and clients. She is known for her cheerfulness and positive attitude and is an incredible counselor.

These persons together have complimentary skills and nearly all have worked together closely in the past to accomplish various goals. Although independent practitioners, these folks know how to collaborate to help people and to meet goals. Although independent practitioners, these folks know how to collaborate to help students get a complete education in their chosen healing art.