11/14/2025
Our community mourns the loss of Peter Schell, a cherished member of the PCHS community, brilliant supervisor, and gifted herbalist and acupuncturist. For more than 20 years, Peter brought extraordinary skill, quiet strength, and deep humanity to his work, touching countless lives through his healing, mentorship, and creative spirit.
Peter was part of the extraordinary group of supervisors who returned to support our clinic during the unprecedented challenges of 2020. His calm presence, steady leadership, and unwavering dedication helped guide both students and staff through one of the most difficult periods in our college’s history. His guidance helped steady our clinic in a moment when it mattered most.
A gifted practitioner of Chinese medicine, Peter approached healing with a rare blend of technical expertise, deep listening, and genuine compassion. Outside of medicine, he was also a sculptor and book artist. He often spoke of his goal to cultivate a deeper sense of connection with the living world through his teaching, practice, and art.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. His legacy lives on in every life he touched, and his contributions to our clinic and community will continue to resonate for years to come.
