DCB Unveils New Ice Rink
Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) has a brand-new ice rink with a variety of programs, including lessons for groups and individuals as well as ice hockey team practices. The winter programs are led by Camilla Ojansivu, a Swedish ice skating coach with many years of experience on the ice. For more info about DCB’s winter programs, contact camilla.ojansivu@dulwich-beijing.cn.
Eliott’s Corner Welcomes New Physical Therapist
April Gamble, a physical therapist from the US, recently joined Eliott’s Corner. She earned her doctorate of physical therapy at Grand Valley State University in Michigan in 2012. During her doctoral work, Gamble was a research collaborator on a project for people with Parkinson’s disease. She held the Lulenski-Smith Neurologic Residency at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2013. She honed her clinical and research skills by working with a variety of neurological diagnoses among children and adults, Gamble has worked at a free Michigan clinic, a rehabilitation clinic in Guatemala, and a children’s home in Mexico. She speaks English and Spanish.
To make an appointment, contact Assistant General Manager Dingding Li at 6461 6283 or dil@oliviasplace.org Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm. For more info, visit www.oliviasplace.org.
BIBA Announces New Kindergarten Assistant Principal
Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) has appointed Ashley Zhang (pictured above) as its new kindergarten assistant principal. Zhang holds a WIDE certificate for multiple
intelligences and completed a postgraduate Psychology program at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She joined BIBA as the Chinese curriculum coordinator in April, bringing 20 years of pre-school and kindergarten experience with her.
New Family Medicine Physician at BJU
Dr. Christian Lemm, a family medicine physician from Germany, recently joined Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics (BJU). With over 20 years of experience, he worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in the UK and owned a private practice in Berlin. Sports medicine is one of his primary interests. Dr. Lemm works full-time at the United Family Shunyi Clinic. To make an appointment, contact the clinic at 400 891 9191.
New GP at ParkwayHealth Chaoyang Vantone Medical Center
General Practicioner Dr. Franck Morris-Davies joined ParkwayHealth. He has more than 20 years of experience working as a family physician in Europe, and has special interests in dermatology and pediatrics. Dr. Davies speaks fluent English and Italian, as well as conversational Mandarin. To make an appointment, call ParkwayHealth’s 24-hour service center (400 066 2882).
Art Bug Opens New Branch in Lido
Art Bug now has a second location in Lido, which offers most of the same classes as Art Bug Chaowai SOHO, with the addition of teens’ portfolio and photography. Rm 102, Unit 4, Bldg 3, Upper East Side, Chaoyang District (5947 2275) 朝阳区阳光上东3号楼4单位102
photos courtesy of DCB, Eliott’s Corner, BIBA, BJU, Art Bug, and Parkway Health
This article originally appeared on p18-19 of the beijingkids January 2014 issue.
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