Poney Chiang Ph.D, .R.TCMP, R.Ac, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM)

Lead Instructor/Founding Director

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.

Melissa Lee B.Sc, ND, R.Ac

Instructor

Melissa is dedicated Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about health. She focuses on understanding people, illness patterns and disease which allows her and her patients to identify areas of the body that need support. By actively listening and individualizing treatments, she helps people understand their health while addressing the root cause of a condition.

With a special interest in Women’s Health and Fertility, Melissa has worked closely with leaders in these fields of Conceive Health and TCART Fertility Partners. She welcomes all patients to her practice, and has a special interest in Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Fertility, Pain Management, Chronic Disease/Autoimmune Conditions and Digestion. Learn more with Dr. Lee at www.santehealth.ca

Dr. Melissa Lee ND attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her Naturopathic Doctorate Degree. She is a member of College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).

Christopher Gordon B.Sc. (Kinesiology), D.C., R.Ac

Instructor 

As a stressed Kinesiology student, studying human anatomy in cadaver labs, Chris realized, while trying to understand his experience of déqi, that needling affects nerves. That unique experience of psychological and physical integration motivates his lifelong passion to integrate traditional and anatomical models of acupuncture.
 
Since graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999, and completing TCM-based Clinical Acupuncture certification in 2001, Chris has integrated chiropractic and acupuncture into general practice.
 
He is creating Acupuncture Anatomy Maps, for Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture practical and cadaver labs, and for quick, clinical application of Poney Chiang's S.M.A.R.T. principles of Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture.
 
Chris is honoured to collaborate with Poney Chiang, and the Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture team, as an Assisting Instructor, in both practical and cadaver labs, and as a Research Dissector.

 

Sam Lo R.Ac R.TCMP, DOMP, RMT

Instructor

Samuel has been practicing Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and Massage therapy for 20+ years and specializes in pain management. Samuel first graduated from massage therapy, then continued to study Acupuncture and Chinese medicine at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Science. Samuel graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary medicine, and Honours Diploma in Health Science in Acupuncture. Samuel gained in-field experience in Chinese medicine through a series of internships in hospitals while doing his residency in China from 2004-2007. When he returned to Toronto, he started his education in Osteopathy at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and graduated in 2014. Samuel has since been in private practice in Toronto, Ontario. His unique experience in both ‘East meets West’ complementary forms of medicine enables him to help patients with diverse and multi-faceted aspects of pain management.

Samuel has been working in conjunction with Poney Chiang to develop his integrative acupuncture program since 2014.

Website: torontoacupunctureclinic.com

 

 

Ryan Tze-Wai Longenecker B.Sc., R.Ac R.TCMP

Instructor

A graduate of the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ryan has been practicing Acupuncture and TCM since 2008. With a longstanding goal of integrating Eastern and Western medicine, Ryan

always felt that there simply has to be a biomechanical explanation for much of the phenomena seen through acupuncture. After taking many courses and learning from many teachers, it wasn't until taking Poney's course did all of the lightbulbs go off. He has taken the Neuro-meridian course for several years in a row and now collaborates with Poney on various projects.

 

Ryan is one of the few Canadian practitioners who focuses primarily on degenerative eye diseases. This includes Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy, and Retinitis Pigmentosa. His clinic info can be found here:www.avenueacu.com.

 

 

 

Juny Wu B.Sc. (Kinesiology), M.Sc., PT

Instructor

Juny began her journey at McMaster University by completing a Kinesiology degree (2009) followed by a Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University (2011). She has been an executive of the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy

Association since 2015.Her passion to harmoniously blend Eastern philosophy and techniques with Western evidenced-based approach in the treatment of acute and chronic pain led her to study under Poney Chiang on several occasions (Integrative Acupuncture: Advanced Practice Certification and Neuro-meridian Integrative Acupuncture). Inspired yet recognizing gaps in her knowledge,Juny immediately set forth to study Chinese medicine, and will complete the Herbal and Acupuncture program at Canadian College of Traditional Chinese medicine by 2021. She currently practises at Holistic Osteopathy and Wellness in Oakville where she integrates her evolving knowledge of acupuncture, manual therapy, and exercise.

Holistic Osteopathy and Wellness in Oakville https://www.howclinic.ca/