Dr. AJ Mannion has been working in the world of holistic health since 2010, and has had the privilege of studying, professionally practicing and often teaching many forms of healthcare and healing including acupuncture, Chinese herbalism, massage therapy, Reiki and other forms of energy healing, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy and more.  Also since 2010, he has worked nationally as a coach and adjudicator for competitive acrobatics and dance, and frequently draws upon his experience in both the performing and healing worlds to better support his athletes, patients, and graduate students. Education is AJ’s true professional passion, and he is deeply committed to creating classroom environments for students of all ages that engender creativity, self-awareness, community-minded thinking, and an inspired commitment to excellence leading to professional confidence and competence.   He received his B.F.A. in Dance from Montclair State University, M.S in Acupuncture as well as post-graduate certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from ESATM, and his Doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Five Branches University. He has served as regular faculty at ESATM since 2023 teaching a variety of courses, and looks forward to continuing to serve the acupuncture and herbal medicine community in this way!