Friends and Contributors

Dr. Tiffany Yip is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Yip's research focuses on the development of ethnic identity with a particular focus on the context in which this development occurs. In particular, she is interested in how context influences variability in ethnic identity across days and situations. In addition, Dr. Yip examines the implications of ethnic identity for psychological functioning among ethnic minorities.



Sandy Lo, MA, MS, LAc, CMT (who is Chinese-Thai and goes by the name Sirijit Lertkhachonsuk for her official certifications) completed her Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She graduated cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and East Asian Studies and received a Master of Arts in Education from Tufts University.

She is a nationally certified and California licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, and most recently completed coursework as a doula (birth assistant). Her clinical interest and advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is in women's and children's health, treating conditions such as: menstrual disorders, stress, fatigue, seasonal allergies, gastro-intestinal issues, menopause, headaches, morning sickness, back pain, insomnia, post-partum depression, insufficient lactation, ADD/ADHD, ear infections, coughs, colds, and asthma.

Her treatments use a combination of the following modalities: Chinese acupuncture and herbs, Shonishin (Japanese pediatric massage and acupuncture), moxibustion (herbal heat therapy), cupping, Western herbs and supplements, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and massage.