He is currently a doctoral student at University of Washington focusing on early Chinese Medical literature and the transfer of medicines along the Silk Road. Before his doctoral work, he received degrees in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) from Bastyr University after completing an intensive study at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also studied Chinese Language (MA and BA) at the University of Washington, and Botany (BS) at Colorado State University. He travels regularly to Asia to further his studies and continue to research on the use of ancient medicines in modern practice.