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Board Members of the Association

Yaniv Patia

Chairman of the Board

Certified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), graduate of Merav College for Complementary Medicine (in collaboration with the Open University of Israel), including clinical training at the Hangzhou Hospital in China. In addition to TCM, I am certified in Shiatsu, Bach Flower Remedies, and Taping (Advancemed).

Holds a Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Business Administration and Information Systems from Ono Academic College, and a Master’s degree (M.A) in Management, Policy, and Educational Leadership from the Open University of Israel.

Founder and practitioner at a private clinic in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv, and co-owner of “Briut Eitana” Health Center in Ramat Hasharon.

Author of three children’s books: “You’re Allowed to Dream”, “Gaia’s Magic”, and “Aunt Whimsy” – books that promote values, inspiration, and inner connection.

Clinic – in Ramat Hahayal, Tel Aviv.

Owner and partner at Etana Health Center in Ramat Hasharon.

I believe in the power of a united professional community and in each individual’s responsibility to help advance our field. Only by working together can we shape the future of Chinese medicine in Israel – for the benefit of both practitioners and patients.

If you’re not at the decision-making table – you’re probably on the menu.
Because if we don’t act today – what makes us believe anything will change tomorrow?

Wishing you good health,
Yaniv Ptaya

Guy Caro-Segal

Treasurer of the Association, Chairman of the Certification Exam Committee, Member of the Exceptions Committee

Married with two children. Residing in Kibbutz Degania B.

2002-2006 – 4 years of Chinese medicine studies (Chinese acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine) at the College of Management – Medicine, completed my studies there in 2006.

2006 – Internship at the University Hospital in Hangzhou – China (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital Of TCM).

2007 – 2016 – Practitioner at the “Shiram” clinic in Assaf Harofeh Hospital.

Practicing in clinics in Degania B and Tel Aviv. Combines treatment with Chinese acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Lecturer on various topics at Reidman’s School of Chinese Medicine.

For me, Chinese medicine is not just a profession, but a way of life. Therefore, it was natural for me to try to take care of this way of life and help it progress and flourish. For this reason, I have been a member of the association since completing my studies.

Member of the Association Board since 2013, in order to help to the best of my ability in advancing Chinese medicine in Israel.

Avi Peled

Spokesperson of the Association, Communication Committee, Courses and Practitioner Welfare, Conferences, Regulation

Father of Ariel and Romi, married to Hila and a retired musician.

I was exposed to Chinese medicine almost by chance like many other practitioners, and after successful treatments I underwent, I was captivated by the charm of this medicine.

​2003 – Graduated with honors from 4 years of Chinese medicine and herbal medicine studies at Medicine College and a two-year study program in reflexology.

  • Advanced studies in Stems&Branches.
  • Treatment of digestive tract diseases and intestinal parasites.
  • Training courses in the use of Solgar, NSP and Professionals (Nature’s Pro) nutritional supplements.
  • Korean acupuncture – Su Jok
  • Dr. Tan Balance Method
  • Shonishin
  • Tui Na

2002-2016 – Worked alongside Dr. Raul Rodriguez (one of the founders of Medicine College). For 8 years, I managed the Chinese medicine forum on the ‘Doctors’ website and the Chinese medicine digestive diseases forum on ‘Infomed’. Currently continuing to manage the Chinese medicine and digestive system forum on the Infomed website.

​2009-2011 – Taught at “Meirav” College for Complementary Medicine.

2009- 2013 – Served as a consultant for Professionals (Nature’s Pro) nutritional supplement company and lecturer to practitioners about the approach to treating digestive diseases using natural nutrition and nutritional supplements.​

Since July 2016, dedicating myself to the community of practitioners and the advancement of Chinese medicine in Israel.​

2016-2020 – One of the founders of the Chamber of Chinese Medicine, board member, responsible for website and media, continuing education, and spokesperson for the Chamber.

2017-2020 – Practitioner at Maccabi Teva.

2020-2022 – Board member, Communication Committee and spokesperson for the Chinese Medicine Association.

Also responsible for courses, continuing education, and practitioner welfare.

Editor of the Association newsletter.

2022 – Chinese Medicine Association in Israel – Board member, responsible for courses, continuing education, practitioner welfare, conferences, and regulation.

Editor of the Association newsletter and continuing in my role as the Association spokesperson.

Since 2003 practicing in a private clinic in Kfar Saba with emphasis on personal attention to each patient.

Owner and partner at Etana Health Center in Ramat Hasharon.

I love my profession.

Shahar Davidman

Recruitment and Member Retention

Founder of the Chamber of Chinese Medicine in Israel in 2016, and Chairperson of the Chamber for the first four years of its establishment until 2020.

Owner of Chi Clinic for Chinese Medicine in Tel Aviv at Dizengoff Center.

In 1998 completed an internship in acupuncture and Tui Na at “Guan An Men” Hospital in Beijing, China.

In 2000 studied Japanese medicine in the Kiko Matsumoto method.

In 2001 completed an internship in herbs at “Zhejiang” Hospital in Hangzhou province.

From 2003-2006 taught herbal medicine clinic at “East West” School.

Currently treating in a private clinic, writing on websites, conducting private courses.

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Shiri Lapid

Chairperson of the Ethics Committee and Supervision of Colleges and Schools

Graduate of Reidman College. Practitioner of Chinese acupuncture according to TCM, herbal medicine, Japanese acupuncture, Dr. Tan and Master Dong methods, YNSA (scalp acupuncture), holistic psychotherapy and guided imagery using the Autogenic Training technique.

Treats pain issues, orthopedics and neurology, fertility, gynecology and andrology. Extensive experience in oncology (+3.5 years at the Sharett Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Ein Kerem) and in eating disorders and mental health conditions.

Treats with Chinese herbal medicine and conducts courses and workshops for practitioners who need strengthening in this area. Previously served as Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Chamber of Chinese Medicine. Before the Facebook era, managed the Chinese medicine forum for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine on the Tapuz Anashim portal for 7 years. In recent years, co-manages with two other administrators the largest discussion group on Facebook for Chinese medicine practitioners.

For me, Chinese medicine is a way of life and not just a therapeutic tool. Therefore, I see promoting its purpose and strengthening its place within the healthcare system in Israel as an important and necessary goal. This is one of the reasons I decided to join the association.

Currently a member of the association’s board and serving as the chairperson of the ethics committee and supervisor of Chinese medicine in schools and colleges recognized by the association.

Dvir Kuperli

Foreign Relations committee of the Israeli Association of Chinese Medicine

Father, husband, musician, and Chinese medicine practitioner. I serve as the Head of Foreign Relations for the Chinese Medicine Association, a lecturer in diagnostics, and a dedicated lifelong learner in the field.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Head of Foreign Relations Committee Initiating and fostering professional connections with Chinese medicine practitioners and associations worldwide,
  • promoting international collaboration and enriching professional knowledge in the field.
  • Lecturer, Reidman College of Complementary Medicine
  • Delivering courses and training in Chinese medicine.
    Private Clinic Practitioner

After years of working in the public sector, I established a private clinic specializing in holistic treatment, applying expertise in my areas of specialization.

Education and Certifications

  • Chinese Medicine Studies, Reidman College Comprehensive training in the principles and practices of Chinese medicine.
  • Advanced Training in the Dr. Tan Method
  • Specialisation in Dr. Tan’s Technique for Orthopaedics and Pain Management
  • Abdominal Diagnoses According to the Nei Jing
  • In-depth Study of Traditional Diagnostic Methods in Chinese Medicine
  • Courses in Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine
  • Comprehensive Training in the Use of Herbal Medicine as Part of a Holistic Therapeutic Approach

I believe that Chinese medicine holds significant value in the healthcare field. I am committed to advancing its professional regulation to prevent charlatanism. Through collaboration with the practitioner community, I aim to elevate professional standards and ensure high-quality, safe care for patients.

Miriam Ben Hamo

Students

Married to Dan.

Practitioner of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, Shiatsu massage, and kinesiology. I “discovered” Chinese medicine when it helped me in my personal life more than anything I had tried before.

I studied Chinese medicine at Serenity College, a French-speaking college. Internship at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, where I learned a lot from my teacher Hillel Vaknin. Further studies in gynecology and fertility and aesthetic acupuncture.

​Currently: Treating patients at clinics in Ra’anana and Jerusalem. Teaching at Serenity School.

My vision is to make Chinese medicine accessible to everyone with all its benefits.

Olga Kogan

Association Secretary

Chinese medicine practitioner since 2004, graduate of GenericProductName.

Secretary of the association since 2011.

Association Audit

Dr. Dan Livon

Association Auditor

Family medicine specialist. Clinical lecturer in family medicine at Tel Aviv University. At the university, coordinates a mandatory course for family medicine residents on integrative medicine.

One of the founders of the association, former chairman of the association. First Chinese medicine course in 1990 and since then has been practicing both medicines concurrently. Member of the regulation committee for the field at the Ministry of Health.

For me, Western medicine is the earth and Chinese medicine is the sky, the contact with patients and nature – the center.