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Liem Le-Lau

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Le-Lau

Liem Le-Lau

Course Facilitator

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Department
Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine
Institution
University of Western States
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Biography

Dr. Liem Quang Le holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science and a Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. He completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship awarded by the White House with honors through the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, with a specialized focus on women's health, autoimmune conditions, and oncology. He is currently pursuing a second doctoral degree in Whole Health Leadership at Southern California University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Le has served in the Integrative Medicine Department at the NCI-designated H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, and recently joined Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Western States, where he teaches the Autoimmune Diseases: Causes & Strategies course in the Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program.

In addition, Dr. Le serves as Head Medical Advisor for Elix Healing, a New York City-based herbal company focused on women's health. He brings expertise in Traditional Chinese and Integrative Medicine to guide product formulation and support the design and execution of the company's clinical trials.

Dr. Le has a strong track record in community engagement and collaborative healthcare, actively participating in education and advocacy efforts wherever he resides. For him, volunteerism and service are a way of life. He is a dedicated advocate for health equity and inclusive access to integrative care.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego, CA 2012
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego, CA 2016
Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine University of Western States, Portland, OR 2018
Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, San Diego, CA 2025
Doctor of Whole Health Leadership Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA In progress
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Member Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine
Diplomate National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Publications
Journal

Latchman, J., Le, L.Q., and McGuire, A. (2024). Incorporating Music Therapy With Acupuncture Managing Cancer Pain at an Acupuncture Practice. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 28 (3), 305-312.

Ketcher, D., Bidelman, A., Le, L. Q., Otto, A. K., Lester, D. K., Amtmann-Beuttner, K. K., Gonzalez, B. D., Wright, K. L., Vadaparampil, S. T., Reblin, M., and Lau, E. K. (2021). Partnering patients, caregivers, and basic scientists: an engagement model that fosters patient- and family-centered research culture. Translational Research, 227 , 64-74.

Licenses
Acupuncturist, Oregon
Acupuncturist, Florida
Acupuncturist, California