Practitioners

 

Practitioners

 

Poney Che Chiang

Clinic Director, R.Ac & R.TCM.P

Poney Chiang received a PhD in biomedical research from the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, followed by a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science in New York. He was the former Chair of the Herbal Medicine Department at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine; former founding director of the Integrative Acupuncture Certificate Program for the Faculty of Health at York University (Toronto).

As a leading expert in neuro-anatomy of acupoints and advanced needle techniques, Poney has been invited to lecture and conduct workshops in North/South America, Europe and Australia since 2013.  He was invited by the Acupuncture Now Foundation to develop training course to teach acupuncturist on how to treat peripheral neuropathy with electro-acupuncture. 

In 2024, he was the keynote speaker for the Australasian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Annual Conference, where he was recognized for Best presentation on acupuncture; Best presentation on research; and Best presentation of the symposium. He was awarded Excellence in Research & Teaching by the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine for his contribution in advancing the TCM profession.

Link to teaching website:

https://www.neuro-meridian.net

 

Lecturer
  • Walter-Reed Medical Center.
  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Acupuncture Council of Ontario.
  • Order of Acupuncture of Quebec.
  • Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine.
  • Shiatsu School of Canada.
  • Institute of Traditional Medicine.
  • Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Degrees
  • PhD. (Biomedical Science), Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto.
  • MSc.(Traditional Oriental Medicine), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
  • BSc. (Microbiology), University of Toronto.

 

 

Diplomas
  • Australian Institute of Dermatology Diploma.
  • Practical Chinese Dermatology Diploma, Avicenna Center for Chinese Medicine.
  • Medical Qigong Therapist Diploma, International Institute of Medical Qigong.
  • Shiatsu Therapist Diploma, Living Earth School of Natural Therapy.
Internships
  • Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated ShuGuang Hospital, Department of Dermatology, with Chief Dr. Pan Xiang Long.
  • Kampo Department, Keio University Medical School Hospital, Tokyo.
Dr. Pan Xiang Long

Dr. Pan Xiang Long

 

Apprenticeships
  • 5 Years in a Classical Herbal Medicine Lineage-Dr. Tsao Wei Ming (Dr. Wu Hai Feng’s Lineage)

Dr. Tsao Wei Ming

Dr. Tsao Wei Ming

Emiko Kanematsu

R.Ac & R.TCM.P

Emiko provides quality alternative health care based on Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with her knowledge and experience in Western Medicine.  She uses acupuncture and/or herbal medicine to improve general health, relieve pain, and treat woman’s health issues.

General Health – improve your sleep, energy, and overall well being
Reproductive Health – fertility, male & female
Women’s Health – menstrual cramps, hot flashes, menopause, endometriosis, etc.

 
Degrees
  • Ph.D (Medicine), Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.
  • M.D., Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Diplomas
  • Diploma of Acupuncture, Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Diploma of Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Licensure & Certifications
  • National Medical License, Japan.
  • Registered TCM practitioner (acupuncturist & herbalist), the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO), Canada
  • Certificate in The Treatment of Infertility Full Course, Dr. Jane Lyttleton.
Membership
  • The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Alex Lin

R.Ac & R.TCM.P

Alex comes from a family lineage of TCM practitioners. He is a 4th generation TCM practitioner in his family. His attention to detail and compassionate nature makes him develop the ability to be a well-balanced healer. Due to the environment that he has grown up in, he has had contact with TCM since childhood. He has had apprentice experience in multiple private TCM clinics and hospitals in Taiwan and Canada. In Taiwan, TCM practitioners are general physicians, so he adapts a similar style of practice conforming to the regulations of Canada.

He comes up with a treatment plan, according to traditional or modern modalities, to achieve optimal performance, enhanced well-being, management of conditions, improved quality of living either mentally or physically and the prevention of disease.

Sports medicine – Pain & rehabilitation
Occupational injuries
Internal medicine
– General & preventative conditions

 

Degrees
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts (East Asian Studies Specialist), University of Toronto
Diplomas
  • Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Diploma of Acupuncture, Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Membership
  • Registered TCM Practitioner & Acupuncturist (Ontario), The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO)
  • Ontario Osteopathic and Alternative Medicine Association (OOAMA)
Certificate
  • Integrative Acupuncture Certificate for the Treatment of Neuromyofacial Pain & Dysfunction, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Lecturer & Instructor
  • Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Toronto
  • Shiatsu School of Canada, Toronto
  • Active speaker at public health seminars educating the public about preventative healthcare

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