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 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
Administrative Assistant
Born in North Carolina but raised in Virginia, Emily graduated from Glen Allen High School in 2018. She has always…
Christine Lemberger
Director of Admissions/ Career Services
Christine was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of 18, she moved to Atlanta, GA in order…
Juliet Creighton-Bey
Business Office/Bookkeeper
Originally from Virginia, I moved to North Carolina at a young age. I earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting from…
Athena Davis
HR Director
With over a decade of experience in Human Resources across both large corporations and governmental sectors, Athena brings a wealth…
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…
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…
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. Jerry Lin
Acupuncture Instructor
Dr. Jerry Lin is a highly accomplished practitioner and educator in the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine, holding a…
Dr. Todd McCloskey
Acupuncture Instructor
Dr. Todd McCloskey received his masters and doctorate degrees from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Since 2009 he has been…
Dr. Christopher Whyrick, DACM, DOM, AP, RPP, RH(AHG)
Acupuncture Instructor
Dr. Whyrick has been involved in the field of natural medicine since 1996. A history of chronic asthma led him…
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…
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…
Dr. Jason Jakubus
Anatomy Instructor
Dr. Jason Jakubas graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa in 2006 and has been teaching anatomy and…
Daniel Estes (LMT)
Massage Clinic Supervisor
Dan is a dedicated facilitator with a background in holistic healing and mindfulness. With expertise in therapeutic massage and a…
Kisha Brown
Director of Esthetics and 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…
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…
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…
Jasmine Gray
Master Esthetics Instructor
Jasmine Gray became a Master Esthetics Instructor in 2023 and is an alumni of Lotus. She believes in setting future…
Daniel Estes (LMT)
Massage Clinic Supervisor
Dan is a dedicated facilitator with a background in holistic healing and mindfulness. With expertise in therapeutic massage and a…
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…
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…