Dr. Zhu's philosophy
“There is only one human species, so there is only one human medicine for all races and cultures. Medicine should not have national boundaries since there’s no such thing as a Chinese medicine disease or a Western medicine disorder.”
— Dr. Ming Qing Zhu
background
Dr. Zhu graduated from the first acupuncture class of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1964. He began his medical career at his alma mater’s affiliated Shuguang Hospital seeing a broad patient base. Shortly after, with the launch of the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, Dr. Zhu was sent to the countryside. He was often the only village doctor, treating all kinds of patients including trauma, childbirth, neurological and internal diseases in these early years. Dr. Zhu honed his skills by engaging with patients and drawing inspirations from his teachers, one of whom highly recommended the use of acupuncture points on the scalp.
In the ensuing years, Dr. Zhu not only practiced medicine in different clinical settings including acupuncture anesthesia for surgery but also became an instructor at different Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaching hospitals and research institutions across China. Dr. Zhu first encountered remarkable results of scalp acupuncture on a stroke patient by chance. While treating an acute stroke patient, the student who was assisting Dr. Zhu got tired of supporting the patient and let go. To everyone’s surprise, the patient who previously was paralyzed on one side of his body was standing on his own after being needled on his head and doing Daoyin exercises.
Early Years
Dr. Zhu in the 1960s
(Left) Needling himself | (Center) Auricular acupuncture | (Right) Surgery
Acupuncture anesthesia
PUBLICATIONS
As a major contributor to the International Standardization of Scalp Acupuncture commissioned by the World Health Organization, Dr. Zhu has authored numerous articles, research papers and books on acupuncture, including "Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture", "Treatment of Acute Syndromes Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion" and "Color Atlas of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture" in Chinese, English and Japanese.
Academic Posts
- Guiyang TCM hospital (Medical Director)
- Guiyang TCM College (Assistant Professor)
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Dept. (Director) Lishui Distrtict, Zhejiang
- Beijing Research Institute of Acupuncture and Traumatology (Research Director)
recognition
In 1987, Dr. Zhu was invited by the Red Cross and the China Medical University in Taiwan as an Outstanding Individual from Mainland China. This was the first formal invitation bestowed upon a Chinese medical professional in 40 yeas across the Taiwan Strait. The sensational response to his visit was described by Taiwanese media as the “Whirlwind of Zhu’s Magic Needles.” Dr. Zhu was also presented the 1990 Acupuncturist of the Year Award by the International Congress of Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong.
In 1989, Dr. Zhu emigrated to San Francisco, bringing his unique treatment style to a broader audience. He met Ms. Moyee Siu, in 1996 and subsequently teamed up to open the current clinic. Throughout his 50 plus years of practice, Dr. Zhu continues to teach and treat patients who seek him out from around the world. Currently, Dr. Zhu spends most of his time in his native Shanghai, with his family and extensive network of colleagues and students.
Lineage
Dr. Zhu passes his Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture teachings to his most senior student, Ms. Moyee Siu, who has worked with him for nearly three decade.
APPRECIATION
Dr. Zhu officially presented Ms. Moyee Siu Certificates of Appreciation (left and center) and named her his successor (right) in carrying on the full scope of work related to Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture teachings, research and development on Oct. 4, 2014
