On Friday, Sep 25, 2015, our president, Dr. Du invited Mr. Bin Wu, the Director and President of Tianjing Chase Sun Pharmaceutic Co. Ltd. to visit CCTCMA and give us an educational seminar on Chinese herbal granules.

Mr. Bin Wu introduced the basic theory and techniques they use to create Chinese herbal granules. He started with a belief his master passed down to him:”Inheritance shouldn’t be restricted by history; innovation shouldn’t detach from its root.” The brand Kang Ren Tang is a series of the Chinese herbal granule products created by Mr. Bin Wu and his team through their tireless research. Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutic Co. Ltd. has the largest Chinese herbal medicine and formula ‘finger print’ database in the world and holds the highest technical standard of producing Chinese herbal granules worldwide.

Our 4th year students are looking forward to meet Mr. Bin Wu and his team again in next Spring in China to learn more about his research of Chinese herbal granules.

After successful finished the Cheng’s Acupuncture Training on Aug 30, 2015, Professor Kai Cheng accepted the position of Visiting Professor of Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CCTCMA).

Professor Cheng， Kai

• Ph.D of Chinese Medicine, Professor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Supervisor of postgraduate students.
• Grandson of Dr. Cheng Xinnong – Chinese medicine master academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, fourth generation scholar of Beijing City Non-Material Cultural Heritage Protection Project “Cheng’s acupuncture”.
• Current member of Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) .
• Founder of Da Cheng Chain Chinese Medical Center.

Incumbent:

• Director of The Committee of Auricular Diagnosis and Treatment – China Acupuncture Association.
• Deputy director of The Committee of Shu Xue – China Acupuncture Association.
• Deputy director of The Committee of Inheritance and Research upon Acupuncture Schools – China Acupuncture Association.
• Vice president of the China traditional Chinese Medicine Information Research Society.
• Executive Director of China TCM Doctor Association Health Care Committee.
• Executive Director Society of Rehabilitation Care Committee – The World Federation of Chinese Medicine.
• Executive Director of Non-material Cultural Heritage Committee – The World Federation of Chinese Medicine.
• Chief Health Science Communication Expert for Acupoint Health Care Method – China Health Science Association.

Awards:

• Candidate for “Outstanding Talent of the New Century” by The Ministry of Education in 2007.
• Key Discipline Reserve Subject Leaders for “Acupuncturology” at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
• Outstanding Worker by Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society in 2012.
• “Innovation Science Award” winner for “China Good Doctor” by Xinhua Network in 2013

Publications:

Professor Cheng Kai has presided over the research projects by National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published papers at the following levels:

• 1 NSFC
• 4 ministry or bureau level
• 4 University level

As a backbone of scientific research, he has participated in the publication of research papers at the following levels:

• 4 National level
• 6 ministry or bureau level
• 33 theses
• 52 books – Chief Editor of 28 books; Deputy Chief Editor of 15 books; participating editor of 9 books
• 18 additional awards in varying topics

Professor Cheng Kai has been a featured guest on “Road to Health,” “Horizon Altogether at This Time” and “Journey of Civilization” by CCTV; “Wan Jia Deng Huo” by Jiangsu TV, “Yang Sheng Tang” by Beijing TV; “Yang Sheng” by Shandong TV and other excellent health programs. Overall, he has participated in hundreds of episodes of TCM health science programs.

He was invited by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council as an expert speaker. Professor Cheng Kai has visited the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Austria, Hungary and other countries to participate in the “Chinese Culture – Famous Expert Speaking Tour”.

Professor Cheng Kai has been invited to the workshops by the following major organizations:

• The National Committee of the CPPCC,
• Xinhua news agency,
• The China Insurance Regulatory Commission,
• The Ministry of foreign affairs,
• The world Chinese Literature Association,
• China Overseas Exchange Association,
• Chinese Entrepreneurs Association,
• Chinese CDPF,
• Beijing City Family Planning Association,
• Chaoyang District Red Cross Association,
• China bank, construction bank, Bank of communications, the Agricultural Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Bank of Beijing China,
• National School of Administration, Academy of Social Sciences,
• Anhui publishing group, foreign enterprise service group, Jiangsu nuclear power group, Jiangsu Xuzhou Municipal Science and Technology Commission,
• The Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido,
• The French cosmetics company Lancome, Shenhua Group and many other prominent government agencies, social organizations, enterprises and institutions.

During the weekend of Aug 29 and Aug 30, 2015, Professor Kai Cheng ran a very successful advanced acupuncture technique training seminar at the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CCTCMA). There were more than 20 acupuncturists that attended his valuable training.

During the past 2 days, Professor Kai Cheng introduced the special needling  technique, “San Cai” which was passed down in Professor Cheng’s family by his grandfather, Xinnong Cheng, the top acupuncturist in China. His lecture revealed deeper meanings and new uses of many commonly used acupoints, and he supplied students with some of his previous clinic cases to help them understand the value of this knowledge.

Trainees had the opportunity to experience Professor Cheng’s needling technique through personal demonstrations. Professor Cheng also spent extra time answering the student’s questions, during and after his lecture. The classroom was often filled with cheers and laughs. Professor Chung was very approachable, and after training, many students took the time to talk with him or just simply snap a picture. He continues to share his knowledge with the students via WeChat.

This is the starting point of CCTCMA’s (Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture) pilot project combining Chinese and English language together for the advanced TCM and acupuncture training. Ying Li, one of CCTCMA’s graduated students, provided English translations for Professor Cheng during the seminar. Ying’s professional and fluent translation received Professor Cheng’s appraise, and trainees’ compliments,

Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture plans to host more advanced TCM and acupuncture training in both English and Chinese for acupuncturists and TCM doctors in the near future.

Professor Cheng Kai from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, a very well-known TCM media speaker in China, is coming to Calgary for the 12 hours in person course of ” Cheng’s Acupoint Solution” on Aug 29 and Aug 30. Seats are limited. Please see the attached for details of both English and Chinese.

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Our president, Dr. Frank Du donated 12 English Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture books to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. These books were carefully chosen to present the current development situation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in North America. It’s CCTCMA’s intent to bridge the gap between Chinese and North American TCM and acupuncture academic sector.

CCTCMA Faculty With Students in Beijing

Three of our teachers were invited by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine to give lecture for two Teachers Training Programs in China.

Teachers Training Program – organized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

It is a Teachers Training Program organized by the Teacher’s Training Center, the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The program is aimed to improve the Chinese teachers’ ability to educate international students from all aspects. More than 30 trainees from around China attend the training each year. Most of them are the first-line teachers at their home institutions.

Teachers Training Program – organized by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

A training program for the professors at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

Training Content

Dr. Frank Du: Traditional Chinese Medicine Education and Legislation in Canada, Jurisprudence in Alberta, Canada

Dr. Andrea Hejtmanek: Dietary Therapy, Eight Extra Meridians

Dr. Marc Raedschelders: Acupuncture Safety Course in Canada

Invited Teachers

From left to right: Dr. Frank Du, Dr. Andrea Hejtmanek, and Dr. Dr. Marc Raedschelders.

Dr. Andrew Hejtmanek is teaching at BUCM.

Dr. Marc Raedschelders is teaching at BUCM.

Please click here to read more about our teachers.

Come celebrate your years of hard work and commitment with your peers and teachers.  The graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday, the 28th of June 2015. Congratulation to all graduates.

April 15, 2015,  our President, Dr. Frank Du visited 大诚中医 (Chengs Acupuncture) in Beijing and had meeting with alumnus Professor Kai Cheng. Professor Kai Cheng is the grandson of Professor Xinnong Cheng who is the author and editor of the book “Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion”. The book is one of recommended reference books by the National Exam Committee in Canada.

Left: Dr. Frank Du, President of CCTCMA Right: Professor Kai Cheng, Chengs Acupuncture

Left: Professor Liping Zhang, Director of International Corporation Department, BUCM, China Right: Dr. Frank Du, President of Calgary College of TCM and Acupuncture, Canada

From April 5, 2015 to April 14, 2015, our President, Dr. Frank Du visited Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He had meetings with the Director of the International Corporation department to discuss the future joint development plan for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture education in Canada.