PCU is proud to present the world renowned Acupuncture Expert, Dr. Shi Ping Zhang, associate professor and program director from the School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University. Professor Zhang will focus on acupuncture practice guided by TCM classic…s.

The seminar is open to all acupuncturists and TCM practitioners as well as TCM students. We believe that the presentation will provide you with the authentic perspectives of acupuncture theories and practices and to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese acupuncture. Please register early, as seating is limited.

Description: TCM classics are difficult to study in a foreign language, let alone the application of these classics in clinical practice. The lack of understanding in traditional theories and practices could potentially limit the clinical application and efficacy of acupuncture. This Seminar will illustrate the historical developments of acupuncture and moxibustion theories and treatment techniques. Using English translated original texts from classics of Chinese medicine, the audiences will learn to appreciate the authentic perspectives of acupuncture theories and practices and to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese acupuncture. Examples of clinical application of classical theories will be demonstrated. In particular, Dr. Zhang will introduce his Three-Step Pain Regime based on Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classics) in treatment of various pain conditions.

Language: English 英文

Speaker: Dr. Shi Ping Zhang (Peter) PhD, MD (China)

Speaker Bio: Born in a TCM doctor’s family, Dr. Zhang went to the Guangzhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1982 to receive his training in Chinese medicine. He then went to Australia and obtained his Ph.D degree in neuroscience in 1993 from the University of Sydney. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Zhang has worked as an educator, clinician and researcher in several tertiary institutions to pursue the truth in acupuncture from a holistic perspective. His research in acupuncture spans from Chinese medical classics to biological studies and evidenced-based clinical trials. Dr. Zhang has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and conferences. Dr. Zhang’s expertises centre on acupuncture treatment of neurological conditions, with unique application of classical theories and modern scientific findings to clinical practice and teaching. He is currently an associate professor in the Hong Kong Baptist University, in charge of the Mater of Acupuncture Program.

Dr. Zhang’s current honorary appointments include honorary associate professor in Department of Psychology, the University of Hong Kong, committee member and advisor of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong, deputy director of Science and Technology Working Committee of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), editorial board member of the World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. Dr. Zhang has been invited regularly as a keynote speaker in international and local scientific and professional conferences.

Fee: Free for PCU students and alumni ($10 for issuing certificate if required); $60 for others.

Reseat Seat: Since seats are limited, please call 604 433 1299 or email to Sharon.li@pcucollege.ca to make your reservation.