Meet the Council
Joanne Pritchard-Sobhani - Professional Member (President)
Joanne Pritchard-Sobhani has been practicing Acupuncture and TCM since 1995. She has extensive education and clinical training in Acupuncture and TCM having studied at various universities and hospitals, most notably the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Joanne established The Institute of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a founding member of CARB-TCMPA. She was a member of the College’s Transitional Council from 2008 – 2013, President of the College from 2011 – 2013, and was re-elected as President from 2013 – 2016.
Xianmin Yu - Professional Member (Vice President)
Xianmin Yu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist who received his Bachelor Degree and Master Degree in Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine respectively in China. He also has another Master Degree in Kinesiology at Western University in Canada. He has been serving his clients in clinic for 17 years.
Kimberley Bishop - Public Member
Kim has been very active in local healthcare. She was Property Manager and Administrator on Bancroft Health Care Centre for 30 years and Office Manager and Administrator of Bishop Dental Corp. for 40 years. She has been a long time community advocate for excellent health care close to home. Kim consulted and/or Chaired several capital fund raising campaigns including the construction of a new hospital, dialysis clinic, digital x-ray and annual medical equipment purchases. Currently she is VP of Bancroft and Community Family Health Team, Board Member of Quinte Health Care/Belleville General Hospital Foundation and Chair of Quinte Health Care North Hastings Hospital Foundation. Kim is also a Board Member of Highlands Opera Studio. A proud Mom of 2 sons and Nan to three wonderful little grandchildren
Meiying Chen - Professional Member
Meiying Chen is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R. TCMP) and a Registered Acupuncturist (R. Ac) in Ontario since 2018. Originally, Meiying graduated from the Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China) in 2008 and then started practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in different clinical environments. During those years, Meiying gained considerable real-world clinical experience for various conditions. During her clinical practice, she also explored and compared the differences and similarities between Western medicine and TCM to bridge the two health care systems.
Iftikhar Choudry - Public Member
Iftikhar Choudry has an Associate Engr. Diploma in Electrical, BA with Economics and MBA. Worked in Energy Sector selling Power Generation, Oil Refining and Process Industry machinery. Attended many Conferences and Exhibitions in Europe and North America. Worked in GE Power Systems, Canada as Regional Commercial Manager. Specializes in increasing Exports to other Countries. Volunteers with Churches and Mosques. Helps Food Banks in Collection of donations. Active in Political Arena of Canada. Recipient of Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for Community Service.
Judy Cohen- Public Member
Judy Cohen is a qualified mediator, and she volunteers with TNG The Neighbourhood Group: St. Stephen’s Community House, Toronto: Conflict Resolution and Training. Her background is in education, as a Teacher and Vice Principal. Ms. Cohen served on the Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) Commission and previously completed 9 years as a Public Member on the Council of the College of Psychologist of Ontario. She volunteers bi-weekly at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Kathy Feng - Professional Member
Bo (Kathy) Feng, is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist since 2019. She received her pharmacy degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing and her TCM diploma at JJTCM in Ontario. She has experience and clinical training in China on TCM and Acupuncture. She is currently studying in MPH (Master of Public Health) at Brown University. She has been in the Traditional Chinese Medicine profession for 4 years in different clinical settings throughout Toronto, including clinics and hospital, as a therapist, business owner and research volunteer.
Kevin Ho - Public Member
Kevin has over 30 years of management and operations experience in industries including the energy sector and retail organizations. He holds an MBA from the University of Bradford (UK) and a BA from Trent University. Kevin’s personal passions include leadership in Freemasonry, travel, and the Blue Jays.
Terry Hui - Professional Member
Terry Hui has been a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Ontario for 30 years. In addition to practicing the profession he has extensive experience as an educator. He actively promotes TCM health preservation in the community through teaching Tai Chi and Qi Gong. He was a member of the College’s Transitional Council from 2012-2013, an elected council member of the College from 2013-2018 and was elected as Vice-President from 2017-2018.
Christine Lang - Professional Member
Christine Lang is a TCM practitioner with 23 years’ experience and previously served on the CTCMPAO Council from 2013-2018. She was VP for a year, served on the Executive Committee and chaired QA and ICRC. She also participated in the CARB item writing and exam rating activities from 2013-2018. Christine has been faculty in Georgian College’s advanced diploma program since the program’s inception in 2016. While program coordinator from 2018-2022 she was tasked to re-write the curriculum during the pandemic, while not only keeping the program, but public patient clinic running to support our community.
Deborah Sinnatamby - Public Member
Deborah Sinnatamby comes to the Council with an extensive background in finance and experience with meetings and community support. Ms. Sinnatamby has an Honors BA in Sociology and volunteers with charitable organizations. She was appointed to Council on September 2019.
Jin Qi Zeng - Professional Member
Jin Qi Zeng holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in clinic medicine with over ten years’ experience in clinic as neurologist, physician, traditional Chinese medicine doctor and research scientist in mainland China, Hongkong and USA. She is actively involved in communities and charities with numerous volunteer experiences in different non-profit organizations such as SCO Health Service, Canadian Red Cross and Health and Social Services Advisory Committee of City of Ottawa.
