ESATM Biography

Dr. Farshid Namin
DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)
Academic & Clinic Faculty
Dr. Farshid Namin is a licensed acupuncturist and educator with a distinguished career spanning emergency medicine, global health, and integrative medicine. He practiced as an Emergency Medicine Doctor in Iran for over a decade before working with United Nations agencies, the International Red Cross/Red Crescent, and international NGOs.
After relocating to the U.S., Dr. Namin earned his Master’s and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and now serves as the Dean of Clinical Education and Research at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles. He has held key leadership roles and coordinates major educational events, including integrative medicine symposiums.
An experienced educator, Dr. Namin teaches pharmacology, herb-drug interactions, and clinical sciences to Master’s and Doctoral students while maintaining a private acupuncture practice in Tarzana, California. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing integrative and traditional medicine.