Highlights of the faculty, students, and alumni

Compiled by the Tai Sophia Library for the Research and Scholarship Committee, updated October 2008. A print version of this information is available here.

Published

• Balles, T. (2004). Dancing with the Ten Thousand Things: Ways to Become a Powerful Healing Presence. New York: iUniverse, Inc.
• Brandt, E. (1996). NCCA Exam Review Course (taught by Frances Steinberg): Book. Columbia, MD: Traditional Acupuncture Institute.
• Brandt, E. (2004). Business Planning Workbook for Acupuncturists: Five Steps to a Flourishing Private Practice. Laurel, MD: Abundant Splendor Press.
• Connelly, D. M. (1975). Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements. Laurel, MD: Tai Sophia Press.
• Connelly, D. M. (1993). All Sickness is Homesickness. (2nd ed.). Laurel, MD: Tai Sophia Press.
• Connelly, D. M. and Porter, K.H. (2003). Alive and Awake: Wisdom for Kids: A Guide to Raising Children Consciously. Laurel, MD: Tai Sophia Press.
• Duggan, R. M. (1996). My Promise To Those I Serve: To Keep The Lid On The Rice Pot Moving… Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2(1).
• Duggan, R. M. (2003). Common Sense for The Healing Arts: Essays by Robert M. Duggan. Laurel, MD: Tai Sophia Press.
• Finn Gilbert, H. (2003+). Official Point Location Definitions, Levels 1 and 2. Laurel, MD: Author.
• Finn Gilbert, H. (2006). Supporting Mountain: Guide for the Point Location Student. Laurel, MD: Author.
• Finn Gilbert, H. and Sterling, K. (2006). Point Location Manuel, Levels 1 and 2. Laurel, MD: Authors.
• Jarrett, L. S. (1998). Nourishing Destiny: the Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine. Stockbridge, MA: Spirit Path Press.
• Jarrett, L. S. (2003). The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine. Stockbridge, MA: Spirit Path Press.
• Morganstein, W. M. (2005). Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Xerostomia. The Journal of Chinese Medicine. (79) October, 5-9.
• Most, H. (2002). The NCCAOM Guided Study Manual (revised annually). Laurel, MD: Author.
• Smith, S. (1998). Five Element Acupuncture Handbook, 2nd ed. Columbia MD: Author.

Article about Tai Sophia

• Stibich, M. & Lawrence W. (2006). Meaning shift: findings from wellness acupuncture. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Mar/Apr 12, (2), pp. 42-45.

Presented at conferences

• Brandt, E.M. (January 2008). Speaker at Tai Chi Foundation International Winter Conference and Training, Chicago Illinois.
• Connelly, D.M. (October 2006). Speech presented at Fifth Annual True North Conference, Scarborough, Maine.
• Connelly, D.M. (August 2008). Language of Love for the Treatment Room of Life: Medicine Words. Speech presented at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention and Exposition, Phoenix, Arizona.
• Connelly, D.M. & Pert, C. (October 2007). Science, Spirit, & Creativity: A Conversation Between a Scientist and a Healer. Keynote speech at Baltimore Bioneers Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
• Duggan, R.M. (2007). Paper presented at International Complementary & Natural Healthcare Expo, New York City, New York.
• Duggan, R.M. (August 2007) General Session. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of Naturopathic Physicians, Palm Springs, California.
• Duggan, R.M. (September 2007). Opening Remarks and Welcome. Speech presented at the Science of Whole Person Healing Conference, Laurel, Maryland.
• Duggan, R.M. (October 2007). Success: Healing Presence is the Key Factor. Paper presented at the AAAOM Conference and Expo, Portland, Oregon.
• Duggan, R.M. (January 2008). Redefining Health: Workshop for Spirit, Mind, and Body. Workshop presented at the International Complementary & Natural Healthcare Expo, New York City, New York.
• Duggan, R.M. (February 2008). Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Paper presented to members of the United States Congress and their Staff. Washington, District of Columbia.
• Duggan, R.M., Lipman, F, Wolf, J., Clennell, L., Lu, N. (January 2008). Energy: Movement, Breathing and Healing Panel. Speaker at panel discussion at the International Complementary & Natural Healthcare Expo, New York City, New York.
• Larson, K. (January 2008). Acupuncture for Sports Conditioning and Treatment of Sports Injuries. Paper presented at the National Soccer Coaches Convention, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

Special lectures/classes

• Connelly, D.M. (May 2007).The Gifts of Five. Speech presented at The European Shiatsu Institute, Heidelberg, Germany.
• Connelly, D.M. (August 2008). Commencement Keynote Address. New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, Massachusetts.
• Connelly, D.M. & Duggan, R.M. (October 2008). Awakening Your Senses. Seminar presented as part of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program, Washington, District of Columbia.
• Duggan, R.M. (April 2007). Redefining Health. Workshop presented at Schumacher College, Devon, England.
• Duggan, R.M. (August 2007). Conferences Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Tai Sophia Institute. Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland and Tai Sophia Institute, Laurel, Maryland.
• Duggan, R.M. (August 2007) Graduation Address. Speech presented at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, Oregon.
• Duggan, R.M. (March 2008). Conferences Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Tai Sophia Institute.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland and Tai Sophia Institute, Laurel, Maryland.
• Duggan, R.M. (April 2008). Personal Healing and Wellness Presentation. Cancer Patient Education Day, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland.
• Duggan, R.M. (April 2008). Redefining Health. Workshop presented at Schumacher College, Devon, England.

Advisory panels

• Committee to Create Good Manufacturing Practices Policies for Solo Practitioners for the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Frank, C.O., Committee Member