Dr. Jinpa
Dr. Jinpa is a practitioner of Traditional Tibetan Medicine. He provides thorough, compassionate consultation and appropriate therapies according to the needs and wants of his patients.
He began his studies as a monk at Mura Samtem Chökur Ling, a Nyingma monastery in Machu, Amdo, Tibet. As a monk, he was a devoted student. Under the guidance of his monastery’s highest khenpo, who instructed the monks in both academics and meditation, Jinpa received a rigorous education in Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice. He also memorized the three shorter medical tantras that form the basis of Tibetan medical theory. He studied these together with astrology, which are traditional complements to each other.
When Jinpa was 18 he left Tibet and arrived in India a year later. While living in Dharamala, India, Jinpa studied in an intensive apprenticeship under Dr. Tenzin Thaye, the current personal physician of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and head of the Pharmaceutical Department of the Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute, or Men-Tsee-Khang. For three years, Dr. Thaye instructed Jinpa closely, especially focusing on the external therapies; acupuncture, moxabustion, and cupping. With two other physicians, Dr. Sinthar and Dr. Pema Dorje, he focused on the subtleties of pulse diagnosis, urinalysis, medical potencies and prescription. Jinpa’s primary teachers rigorously tested his competency and authorized him to begin practicing on his own in 2013.
Lillianne Atlihan
Lillianne Atlihan is half of OSEL Tibetan Healing and Meditation. Lillianne is a licensed practitioner of acupuncture, skilled Tibetan-language translator, dedicated practitioner and compassionate care provider. She began working with Dr. Jinpa in 2014, and they moved to the US together in 2016. Upon moving back to NY, Lillianne began a Masters in Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, studying acupuncture and Chinese herbs, and is now a licensed acupuncturist. Lillianne believes in using all available methods to support healing and transformation, and is especially committed to the flourishing of Tibetan Medicine.
While living in Dharamala, India, Jinpa studied in an intensive apprenticeship under Menpa Tenzin Thaye, the current personal physician of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and head of the Pharmaceutical Department of the Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute, or Men-Tsee-Khang. For three years, Menpa Thaye instructed him closely, especially focusing on the external therapies; acupuncture, moxabustion, and cupping. With two other physicians, Menpa Sinthar and Menpa Pema Dorje, he focused on the subtleties of pulse diagnosis, urinalysis, medical potencies and prescription. Jinpa’s primary teachers rigorously tested his competency and authorized him to begin practicing in 2013.
Dr. Jinpa began working with Lillianne in 2014 and they moved to New York in 2016. They are excited to bring the unique and powerful insights of the Tibetan Medicine wisdom tradition to New York!
Services Offered
Sowa Rigpa Health Consultations