4 Branches Chinese Medicine Center was founded by Michele Collins Vergara and Andres Vergara, both practitioners of Chinese medicine, Michele as an herbalist, and master of medical qi gong and Andres as an acupuncturist, herbalist, and master of medical qi gong. Michele has studied and practiced Chinese medicine for close to 20 years, the 12 best of them with Andres. She currently practices at 4 Branches Chinese Medicine Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, continuing the 4 Branches Chinese Medicine Center blog that she and Andres created together.
Michele Collins Vergara, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild (RH), a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master of Medical Qi Gong (MMQ), and qi gong instructor integrates Chinese, Ayurvedic, and western herbs, nutritional therapy, and medical qi gong into her practice as an herbalist. To read more about Michele and her experience and training, see her bio by clicking here.
Andres Vergara is a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (Dipl.OM), acupuncturist (L.Ac. and M.Ac.), Master of Medical Qi Gong (MMQ), and teacher of qi gong, used solely Chinese herbs in his practice. For more information about Andres and to read more about Andres and his experience and training, see his bio by clicking here.