2022 World TCM & Acupuncture Week: Day 2 – Presentation Sessions in English
Vancouver, BC: Sunday, July 24 温哥华7月24日 周日
Beijing: Monday, July 25 北京 7月25日 周一
Sydney, Australia: Monday, July 25 悉尼 7月25日 周一
本届文化周：第二天/Day 2 – 英文中医药针灸专业演讲链接如下：
本届文化周：第二天/Day 2 – 英文中医药针灸专业演讲嘉宾及题目
Dr. Kwang Yang WTCMAW Co-Chairperson
杨光 文化周共同主席
Topic: To Explore Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
Dr. Kwang Yang M.D, C.C.F.P, F.C.F.P, L.M
Associate Professor, Family Medicine, Medical School, UBC
President, Canadian Health Awareness Society
Graduated from National Taiwan University Medical School (Taiwan) and Dalhousie University Medical School, Canada.
Area of interest:
Diabetes:
Developed the first community-based diabetes education class in BC
Took a leadership role to help Canadian Diabetes Association develop Canada’s first and only Chinese Language Diabetes Information Line which provides information and referral services on diabetes and its management throughout Canada.
Reviewed and proof-read the translation of several Chinese pamphlets. They have been acclaimed by professional translators, and are widely used in Diabetes education centres, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations throughout Canada.
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Participated to translate and adapt the Signature Program into Chinese. The program is to train volunteers speakers to speak on the topic of diabetes prevention and management with accurate, up-to-date diabetes information.
Served as a spokesperson for the Chinese services of Canadian Diabetes Association on the media and other organizations.
Hepatitis
Formed the BC Hepatitis B Society in 1999 to advocate for people live with Hepatitis B. Result: The provincial government expanded the free Hepatitis B vaccination program to cover more BC residents.
Participated in the Steering Committee of the BC Hepatitis Services for Strategies and Solutions for Improving Access to Hepatitis C Treatment and Care in BC
Work with the Hainan Province (China) to start their Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination Program
Acupuncture
The first MD and certified acupuncturist in Canada
Develop curriculum and train individuals interested in becoming licensed acupuncturists in the Pre-licensed Mandatory Courses provided by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of B.C.
Established guidelines and code of ethics for practicing acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners to maintain a high level of professional care for British Columbians
Author
Urinary Tract Infections in Children, 1971, Journal of the Canadian Family Physicians.
Mandatory Safety Course textbook for the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA), 1998.
“Common Sense About Health”, pocket book for use in the Chinese countryside, 2002.
Clinical Focus, “The Future of Diabetes Management” in the Family Physicians perspectives in the Medical Post, May 14, 2002.
One of the authors of the “Participant’s notebook” – Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance for GlaxoSmithKline, May 2002.
“What would you like to know about Hepatitis B?” in English, Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean.
Editor of “Diabetes Mellitus”, Family Education Manual.
Author of “Common Sense About Type 2 Diabetes”, November 2009
Author of “Healthy Living Keeps Disease Away”, March 2016
Awards
One of 50 individuals acknowledged by the Canadian Diabetes Association 50th Anniversary Celebration, February 18, 2003.
Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), July 15, 2003.
“Award of Distinction” presented by the Dr. Cam Coady Foundation (An annual award given to a BC physician who made a significant contribution), October 15, 2004.
Distinguished Achievement Award 2005 (Provincial) presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association, April 19, 2005.
Outstanding Achievement Award 2005 (National) presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association, October 22, 2005.
“Certificate of Appreciation” presented by Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award 2007 to recognize Dr. Yang’s outstanding achievement in diabetes education and Hepatitis B vaccination program.
Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award presented by Human Resources Canada, April 2008
Frederick Banting Award presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association, October 2011
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 60th Anniversary, March 2013
One of the Ten World Chinese Doctors Association FYT award , China, September, 2018
Oversea Distinguished achievement award , from Taiwan Oversea Department, May, 2019
Distinguished teaching award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, December, 2019
Dr. Hong Fei Lin Guest Speaker
林鸿飞 演讲嘉宾
Topic: Building a successful acupuncture business: reflecting on 32 years of practice
Dr. Hong Fei Lin has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for over 30 years in the U.S. Her own clinic is located in the prestigious Cherry Creek of Denver, Colorado. She has distinguished her practice with her unusual combination of educations in Western and Chinese medicines. Dr. Lin obtained her M.D. in 1984 from Sun, Yat Sen University of Medical Sciences, one of the top medical schools in China, and her master’s degree in Biomedicine with a concentration in Acupuncture in 1987 from her alma mater’s university.
After over 30 years of helping thousands of patients restore their health, Dr. Lin condensed her experiences into ten steps that have consistently brought the most dramatic impact for her patients. Dr. Lin designed this specialty program for middle-aged patients and for patients who have had complicated, chronic health issues that have persistently dogged them.
Dr. Lin’s talk will give you another prospect of how acupuncture help
in anti-aging and preventive care clinically.
Dr. Ye Meng Chen WTCMAW Co-Chairperson 陈业孟 文化周共同主席
Topic: Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: evidence and clinical protocols (针刺预防偏头痛发作：证据与临床方案）
YEMENG CHEN, Ph.D. (China), Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), L.Ac, FICAE, is President of New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, President of the National Federation of Chinese TCM Organizations (NFCTCMO), and the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Complementary Medicine & Alternative Healthcare and International Executive Editor of Chinese Medicine & Culture (English). Dr. Chen has enthusiastically participated in numerous worldwide and nationwide activities in the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine profession which include the following: Immediately past Chair of the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), an Executive Member of Presidium of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), Vice-Director of Head Acupuncture Professional Committee and Standing Council member of Education Steering Committee, WFCMS, Vice President of World Traditional Medicine Forum, and also a Guest Professor in Shanghai and Jianxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Academy of Integrative Medicine in Fudan University. He was vice chair of the New York State Board for Acupuncture, appointed by the New York State Education Department and was a recipient of Pearl Wisdom Award by Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY) (2015) and Sailing Award for International Exchange of Traditional Chinese Medicine by World Federation of TCM Services and Trade (2020).
He once worked as an instructor in the former Shanghai Medical University — now known as Fudan University — and practiced as a physician in the affiliated Huashan Hospital. During his time at the hospital, he received extensive clinical experience through his mentor, the well-known Prof. You-An Fang. Fang’s Acupuncture is now on the Shanghai Municipal Government Intangible Cultural Inheritage List. He has published more than 60 research papers in various medical journals in different countries, seven of which were in SCI journals. He has also publishedThe Effectiveness of Acupuncture Treatment on Various Diseases(1990) andGuide of Consulting Acupuncture(1994) and in 1992 he participated in writing two large-scale reference works:New Edition of Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion andComplete Works of Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion. He is also a co-author of other seven books such asDiversification of Acupuncture Practice in the U.S. (2016), Nutrition & Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians (2018), and Overview of World Chinese Medicine Education (2019). He has been a Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Chief Translator in English edition of Diagnostics in Chinese Medicine, World Textbook Series for Chinese Medicine Core Curriculum (2019), and one of Editor-in-Chief of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics, English Textbook Series of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (2019). Dr. Chen has been a reviewer of ICD-10 TM code and Chinese medicine Terminology invited by World Health Organization (WHO) and a member of TCM Expert Committee of People’s Medical Publishing House.
Dr. Hai He Tian WTCMAW Co-Chairperson田海河 文化周共同主席
Topic: TCM treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
Dr. Hai He Tian, MD(China), Ph.D, Professor. President of American TCM Association (ATCMA)，President of TCM American Alumni Association (TCMAAA), Founding President of American Alumni Association of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, (BUCM), visiting professor and distinguished clinical expert of BUCM, the vice-chairman of supervision board of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies（WFCMS), He studied at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1982, and moved to USA in 1997. He has been giving more than 300 lectures nationally and internationally. He published more than 60 papers and 20 books as author or coauthor. Currently he is practicing in Florida, USA.
Dr. Kevin Jia Xian Lu WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
鲁家贤 文化周组委会副主席
Topic: Acupuncture Pilot Study –Acupuncture for Post-Covid Symptoms
Dr. Kevin Lu, D.TCM, B.M, graduated from Guangzhou University of TCM in double major of TCM & acupuncture with degree of medicine and in acupuncture science. He started practicing TCM and acupuncture in Vancouver since 2004 and teaching TCM and acupuncture courses in Western Canadian Institution of TCM and Acupuncture, currently at Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCICTCM). During the last ten years he has given presentations and talks in public libraries, community center and radio program on philosophy, medicine, and science. Dr. Lu is currently the vice-president of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Society, director of ATCMA (Association of TCM and Acupuncturists of BC) and board member of CACRA (Canada Anti-Cancer Rehabilitation Association). Dr. Lu is specialized in treating chronic pain and autoimmune disorders using acupuncture and herbal medicine. His doctoral degree study is on acupuncture treatment for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and related diseases.
Mr. Steve Wu WTCMAW Organizing Committee
吴治欣 文化周组委会委员
Topic: UTCMH Acupuncture system for Post-Covid treatment
A registered acupuncturist of British Columbia, Canada.
Currently completing the Doctor of TCM diploma at Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
A senior software engineer with over 20 years of working experience in the fuel cell industry.
Graduated with Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering Physics from University of British Columbia.
Prof. Rong Gang Li WTCMAW Co-Chairperson
李荣刚 文化周共同主席
Topic: UTCMH Acupuncture Clinical Case Studies for Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and more
Professor Rong Gang Li, a master in acupuncture, invented the Science of UTCMH Acupuncture and authored books include UTCMH Science of Acupuncture. Studies of UTCMH Acupoint systems, Therapeutic Principles of UTCMH Science and others. In his clinical practice, Professor Li not only has extensive knowledge at treatment of acute and chronic pains, internal medicine diseases, gynecology issues, ENT and other illnesses, but he also has remarkable results aiding cancer patients and patients with intractable diseases. Using the UTCMH Acupuncture Systems he developed through decades of his teaching careers and clinical practices, Professor Li has helped tens of thousands of patients to regain health and wellness.
Mr. Lenny Zhou WTCMAW Co-Chairperson
周楠 Lenny Zhou 文化周共同主席
Topic: A brief Overview of the Healthcare System in Canada
Lenny Zhou, Senior Manager, Operations Engineering at BC Children’s Hospital, PHSA. He holds a Master of Management degree in Operations Research, from the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He has 15 years working experience at Fraser Health Authority and Provincial Health Service Authority, two of the largest healthcare networks in Canada. Working with other non-profit organizations, he also organized humanitarian missions in rural China aiming to provide free surgical and medical services to patients from under-privileged families.
Dr. Jack Jian Hua Zheng WTCMAW Co-Chairperson
郑建华 文化周共同主席
Topic: Chinese medicine Astragalus, clinical application experience in cancer treatment – two successful cases
Dr. Jack Zheng PhD. JP
Graduated from Guiyang College of TCM with Bachelor of Medicine in 1983, China.
Graduated from University of Sydney with Master of Herbal Medicine.
Graduated with Ph. D of Medicine at Guangzhou University of TCM.
Invited as
Hon. Professor & Visiting Professor of Guizhou University of TCM China.
Visiting Professor of Hunan University of TCM.
Visiting Professor of Henan University of TCM.
Voted as
CMASA Life Chairman.
WFCMS Chairman Board Member.
WFAS E C Member.
World TCM Forum Vice President.
WFCMS Diagnostics branch Vice Chairperson.
WFCMS Pain Rehabilitation Branch consultant.
WFCMS CDM Branch Consultant.
Dr. Jack Zheng has over 40 years clinical experiences in TCM & Acupuncture，special experience in digestive system and hardest & difficult to treat diseases.
Dr. David Dong Liu WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
刘东 文化周共同副主席
Topic: Overview of Western Moxibustion Development (17th-20th Century)
Dr. David Dong Liu is a professor at Georgian college’s Acupuncture program. From 2017 to 2019, David was a member of the Neurosciences Initiative Steering Committee. He has been teaching and practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, Acupuncture, and functional rehabilitation exercises for over 20 years. In his clinical practice，David has been working with spinal cord injury and clients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, Acupuncture for concussion and Lyme disease recovery over ten years. David has also provided care as a team therapist to international caliber figure skaters at national and international competitions. David is active in research, focusing on the use of evidence informed acupuncture practice to manage pain and the use of Tai Chi to promote mindfulness and physical wellbeing in community. David enjoys practicing Tai Chi and has competed both in Toronto national and International Tai Chi championships. David’s commitment and passion for Qigong, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) earned him the Toronto International TCM Award for Acupuncture Development and Contribution Canada in October 2018
Dr. Polly Wai Ting Cheung WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
张慧婷 文化周共同副主席
Topic: Tangerine peel
Polly Wai Ting Cheung is a disciple of Chinese Medical Masters Li Dian Gu Li.
Certificate in Yoga teacher training awarded by The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education.
Diploma in Orthopedics and Message Therapy awarded by School of Chinese Medicine The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Founder and Vice President of International Association of Medicinal Food Therapy Limited.
Executive Vice President of Hong Kong Sun Chung Medical Center University
Yoga Teacher & Food Therapy Director at HKFTU Spare-Time Study Centre.
Director of Food Therapy Research Committee under World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies，Honorary Life President of the Chinese Medical Association.
Certified by Naturopathic Board in Canada, Certification ID: DNM2009-1028.
National Senior Acupuncturist License (level 1) certified by Ministry of Labor, China.
Dr. Qi Kai Yang WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
杨棋凯 文化周共同副主席
Topic: A Practical and Basic Guide to Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy
Academic Consultant of International Association of Medicinal Food Therapy (国际药膳食疗学会), Hong Kong.
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner of Hong Kong Healthcare Center and Hong Kong Integrated Clinic.
TCM Secretary of Integrated Chinese Medicine Holdings Ltd.
Obtained Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Professional Qualification of Hong Kong
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in 2021.
Awarded several scholarships during undergraduate years (Best Surveying & Recovering Services
Co. Admission Scholarship、HealthWorks Hu Shiu Ying Awards、Lam Waibiu Scholarships).
Former Publisher of the 5th Cabinet of Chinese Medicine Promotion Society of CUHK, responsible for sharing Chinese Medicine knowledge with public.
Clinical Internship at the Guangdong Hospital of Chinese Medicine and 1st Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Attended clinical consultation sessions with Prof. Rong Rong Li, a renowned TCM expert of gynecology in Suzhou.
Familiar with diagnosis and treatment methodologies of common diseases in the field Chinese Medicine.
Good at using comprehensive TCM approaches to treat gynecological problems with traits of Wu’s Regional methodology (吴门医派).
Self-taught chef with Chinese cuisine, with basic understanding of the 8 main regional cuisines, fair knowledge with Sichuan Cuisine and proficiency in Suzhou and Shanghai Cuisine. Hoping to integrate Chinese cuisine theories and techniques with Chinese Medicinal food therapy theories from a practical perspective to promote health while keeping the flavor.
Dr. Wei Ying Tang WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
邓慧盈 文化周共同副主席
Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine x Ergonomics: A novel way of total pain management
Education
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Registration No. 008129)
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2012-2018)
Awarded Mr Lam Wai Biu Scholarship
Awarded S. H. Ho College Talent Scholarship (Year 2012,2013,2014 & 2015)
Awarded S. H. Ho College Whole Person Development Gold Medal
Master in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(2018-2020)
Ph.D, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (2020-Current)
Work Experience
Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Private Clinic) (2018-Current)
Dr. Sin Kwan Vong WTCMAW Vice Co-Chairperson
黄善筠 文化周共同副主席
Topic: Essential Acupoints for Everyday Wellness
Trilingual TCM Practitioner with 8 Years of Clinical Experience
L. Ac. (Maryland), Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Hong Kong
Competent in common TCM and western medicine diagnoses
Proficient in utilizing all major TCM treatment methods
8 years of in-patient and out-patient clinical experience (including apprenticeship)
More experienced in pain management (musculoskeletal and nerve pain), gynecological issues (PMS, irregular menstruation, menopause), insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders.
