AACMA Board
Daniel Spigelman
Director
Daniel Spigelman began his studies in Australia in 2006, studying at SITCM and UWS before graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) from the Beijing University of Chinese medicine. His training included clinical internships at Sanfuyuan and Xiyuan hospitals in Beijing. He has been in continuous clinical practice since 2016, including interdisciplinary collaboration at the Kinghorn Cancer Institute at St Vincent's Hospital and NICM at Westmead Hospital. Daniel is currently in private practice in Hobart, and is undertaking postgraduate research on Ming dynasty seasonal longevity texts.
Daniel became a director in 2025 and is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards, fostering evidence‑informed practice, and advancing the role of acupuncture and herbal medicine within Australia’s healthcare landscape.
Lily Feng
Director
Lily Feng completed medical training in Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University in 1995, following graduation, she worked as general physician in teaching hospital, lecturer of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and Acupuncture clinical supervisor at International Acupuncture Training Center affiliated to Shanghai TCM University until 2001.
She then attended Netherlands School of Public Health and completed Master degree of Public Health.
In 2003, Lily moved to Australia and worked as research acupuncturist for University of Adelaide, also she has been practicing privately until now in Adelaide.
Yufan Zhou
Director
Yufan Zhou graduated from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China in 2011, majoring in Acupuncture and Shanghan Lun under the tutorage of the eminent Professor Song, Junsheng. During this time, she was a member of Song's research team for 4 years and participated in editing the published book, 'Evidence-based research of prescriptions of Shang Han Lun'.
After migrating to Australia she studied Public Health which assisted her to have a broader view of Community Health and develop strategic management techniques in Public Health. She has used this knowledge to work at The Inclusive Health and Wellness Hub, an inclusive community clinic with Micah Projects.
She has been practicing in Australia since 2012 and has been managing her own clinic since 2015.
Yufan joined AACMA in 2014, and had the opportunity to deliver a presentation on AACMAC 2020. She is eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for the development of the AAMCA board and the Chinese medicine community.
Kim Gatenby
Director
Kim has been a TCM practitioner since 2007, and also received a Master of Reproductive Medicine with Excellence in 2022. The bulk of her career was spent in practice in Sydney, and a year ago she moved to the regional areas of Port Macquarie/Wauchope, giving her a new perspective on the different challenges our profession faces in the country and city. Kim has spoken at AACMAC in previous years, as well as full day seminars on integrative fertility support for Chinese medicine practitioners. Kim is looking forward to supporting AACMA members to achieve success in their careers.
Rodd Sanchez
Director
Qualifications
- Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SITCM), 2003
- Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Distinction, (University of Western Sydney) 2008
Experience
- Over 22 years of dedicated clinical practice in Australia
- Founder and Practitioner of Sydney Acupuncture (Natural Health Practice) since 2003
- Fellow Member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)
- Experienced in managing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and multi-disciplinary practices
- Senior and Guest Lecturer at both the University of Western Sydney and the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Clinical Supervisor for the RMIT Master of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine program (2019 - 2021)
- Clinical Supervisor for SITCM in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism since 2006
- Clinical Supervisor for the University of Western Sydney (UWS) / Western Sydney University (WSU) in Acupuncture since 2015
- Former Chair and active member of the New South Wales State Committee for AACMA
Outside Interests:
- Volunteer community involvement and leadership roles.
- Trainer and Assessor for Surf Life Saving Australia, focusing on Bronze and Silver awards, Patrol Captain, and Aquatic Rescue.
- Volunteer RWC (Rescue Watercraft) operator for Emergency Services.
- First aid trainer and assessor for Advanced Aquatic and Land Medic Awards
- Passionate open water ocean swimmer and adventurous kayaker.
Paul Stadhams
CEO
Paul joined AACMA in October 2017, but has enjoyed the benefits of acupuncture for over thirty years. Being from a small country town in North Queensland, Paul has worked in a number of industries, including; Hospitality, Fuel Distribution, Agriculture and Organics and has more than twenty-five years managerial experience.
He has been a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the CEO Institute and served as President of his local Basketball Association.
Paul is focused on developing systems and processes to allow for continual improvement and to achieve the highest level of service and representation for all our members.