Special Guests

Dr. Olivier Y. Cuignet

Specialist in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Medical Acupuncturist; President of ABMA/BVAA; Scientific Advisor and Dean of the Medical Acupuncture Training Program.

Dr. Olivier Y. Cuignet is a Belgian physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with more than 20 years of clinical experience integrating medical acupuncture into hospital-based pain management. He served as a military physician in the Belgian Armed Forces (1993–2014) and developed expertise in post-burn pain management at the Queen Astrid Military Hospital in Brussels.

Licensed in medical acupuncture since 2008, he serves as President of the Association Belge des Médecins Acupuncteurs (ABMA/BVAA), as Scientific Advisor, and as Dean of the national training program. His work focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture, electroacupuncture in chronic and post-burn scar pain, and the evidence-based integration of acupuncture into modern pain medicine.

Areas of Expertise

Neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture

Electroacupuncture in chronic and scar-related pain

Post-burn pain management

Integration of acupuncture in anesthesiology

Evidence-based medical acupuncture education

Professional Memberships

Association Belge des Médecins Acupuncteurs (ABMA/BVAA)

Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR)

International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART)

Prof. Dr. CHEN Guang

Professor, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Postdoctoral Co-Supervisor, National Innovation Backbone Talent in TCM, and Academic Inheritance Representative of the 6th National Senior TCM Experts.

Deputy Director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HUST, and Vice Chair of the Basic Theory Research Committee of the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine.

His research focuses on integrated Traditional Chinese and Western medicine for metabolic and digestive diseases, as well as translational research in TCM pharmacology and clinical applications.

Principal Investigator of four National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects and leading scientist for four provincial-level projects, including two key programs; author of more than 40 peer-reviewed articles as first or corresponding author in leading journals.

Editor of national higher-education planning textbooks for TCM, recipient of the Second Prize of the Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, and holder of one authorized national invention patent.

Prof. Dr. LI Man

PhD, MD, Deputy Director of the Department of Neurobiology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST).

Secretary-General of the Neuroscience Society of Hubei Province and Vice Chairman of the Wuhan Acupuncture Society, China.

Research focus: purinergic signaling in acupuncture.

Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine, Acupuncture Research, and the World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion.

Coordinator of national-level research projects, including “Electroacupuncture Activates Cannabinoid CB1 Receptors to Inhibit the mPFC–LS Circuit and Alleviate the Stress Mechanism of Sexual Anxiety” and “Neural Circuit Plasticity and Its Regulatory Mechanisms in the Quantity-Effect Association of Acupuncture,” among others.

Prof. Dr. HUANG Dongmei

MD, PhD, Associate Professor. Expertise in infertility, declining ovarian function, premature ovarian insufficiency, premature ovarian failure, thin endometrium, recurrent implantation failure, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), dysmenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, aesthetic medicine, and anti-aging therapies.

Coordinator of three projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Principal Investigator for multiple provincial- and ministerial-level projects.

Author of 40 papers, including 13 published in SCI-indexed international journals.

Compiler of the first edition of the New-Century national textbook “Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina Science” and editor of the 13th Five-Year national planning textbook “Science of Acupuncture-Moxibustion.”

Dr. ZHAO Tingting

Associate Chief Physician of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Shanxi Province Hospital of Traditional Chi-nese Medicine; Master's Supervisor; a "Sanjin Yingcai" Young Talent (a prestigious provincial program); Outstanding Clinical Practitioner of TCM (4th cohort,, Shanxi Province); Academic Successor of distinguished elder TCM experts (2nd cohort,, Shanxi Province).

Specializes in integrated acupuncture and herbal medicine, cotton-soaked moxibustion, fire needle therapy, and bloo-dletting for the treatment of pain syndromes, herpes zoster, stroke, facial paralysis, and other conditions, as well as wel-lness and preventive health management.

Serves as Executive Director of the Specialty Committee on Scalp Acupuncture under the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS); Member of the China Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association; Standing council member of the TCM Health Preservation Subcommittee in Shanxi Province. Has led and participated in multiple national and provincial research projects related to cotton-soaked moxibustion, fire needle therapy, bloodletting, and herpes zoster.

Prof. Dr. JIANG Shujun

PhD, Deputy Chief Physician in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST).

Coordinator of multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), author of more than 10 academic papers, and long-standing clinician in integrated Traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

Second Prize winner in the HUST Teaching Competition and founder of the Pediatric TCM Subspecialty at Tongji Hospital.

Senior expert in internal and external TCM treatment for chronic cough, recurrent respiratory tract infections, rhinitis, sinusitis, adenoid hypertrophy, chronic diarrhea, anorexia, and constipation.

Prof. Dr. LUO Xiao

PhD, MD, Associate Chief Physician in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Joint PhD trainee at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University.

More than 10 years of clinical practice and research in plastic and aesthetic surgery.

Specialized in minimally invasive aesthetic injections (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid), minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedures, and laser-based skin therapies.

Research focuses on the application of biomaterials, PRP, and adipose-derived stem cell technologies in aesthetic surgery.

Coordinator of multiple national and provincial research projects, committee member of the Minimally Invasive Group of the Chinese Society of Plastic Surgery, and recipient of the Optics Valley Talent Program and International Young Physician awards.

Mr. LI Zenghui

Writer and lecturer for the China Medicine Supply Association and the China Pharmacy Association; senior designer in Chinese medicine industries for more than 20 years.

CEO of Shaanxi Guangjitang TCM Management Consulting Company, CEO of Shaanxi Guangjitang Pharmaceutical Group, and founder of Hangzhou Qihuang Yingxiang Engineering Management Co., Ltd.

For decades, he has been committed to the promotion, design, and construction of TCM museums and cultural projects.

He has contributed to the completion of hundreds of renowned cultural exhibitions and TCM museums, including:

Miracle Doctor ZHANG Zhongjing Museum

Miracle Doctor SUN Simiao Museum

TCM culture museums in Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi Province.

Prof. Dr. Hemat Allam

Joined the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, in 1981. After graduating in 1987, she worked at Ain Shams University Hospital as a resident while completing her Master’s and Doctorate degrees. She later joined the Medical Section of the National Research Centre (NRC), where she developed a strong interest in complementary medicine.

She studied at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, specializing in complementary and integrative therapies for chronic pain and pain management in chronic pain patients.

Professional Memberships

Member of the International Society for the Study of Pain (IASP)

Member of the Egyptian Medical Society for Pain

Member of the Egyptian Intensive Care Society

Current Academic and Administrative Activity

She is currently Professor of Complementary Pain Therapy in the Department of Research and Applications of Complementary Medicine at the National Research Centre and Vice Chair of the NRC Conference Unit. She is a regular lecturer and active participant in conferences on pain management and complementary medicine, with close professional ties to Germany and the UK.

Organization and Management Experience

Organizer of conferences and scientific workshops; founder, board member, and later Vice Chair of the Conference Unit, National Research Centre (2003–2016)

In partnership with DAAD and the British Council Egypt, she organized several workshops focused on soft skills, science management, and quality control

Specializations and Certifications

Acupuncture therapist and trainer using YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture)

Studied Trigger Point Injection at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany

Certified candidate of DAAD Cairo Akademie (2010)

Studied quality control and governance through a training workshop conducted by the UN and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (February–June 2011)

Awards and Other Activities

Winner of the “Pain Education in Developing Countries” Grant, 2013 (IASP)

Editor of several scientific publications in national and international journals (Google Scholar: Hemat Allam)

Executive Board Member of the International Relations Office (IRO), NRC

Interested in public speaking, editing, and translating scientific topics and lectures

Jury member of the British FameLab Competition

Served as Head of the Research and Applications of Complementary Medicine Department, Medical Division, NRC (2021–2023)

Dr. Marc Martin

Medical acupuncturist; President of FAFORMEC (Federation of Acupuncturists for Continuing Medical Education); President of CNP – Medical Acupuncturists (National Professional Council); member of CFA-MTC (French College of Acupuncture); Head of Education and Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of Rouen; member of the College of Francophone Professors of Medical Acupuncture (CEFAM); and hospital practitioner at CHU Rouen – Charles Nicolle Hospital.

Dr. Alain Schmidt

General practitioner and acupuncturist; founding member of FAFORMEC; Honorary President of the Medical Acupuncture Association of Central France (AMAC); former Secretary-General of the French Medical Acupuncturists Union (SNMAF); former President of the Clermont-Ferrand Franco-Chinese Friendship Association and the Auvergne-China Friendship Association; former professor of acupuncture at Paris XIII University; participant in acupuncture training programs in China and Vietnam; disciple of Dr. Paul André Lepron (student of Dr. Jacques André Lavier, specialist in classical Chinese medicine); former hospital affiliate at CHU Clermont-Ferrand (gynecology-obstetrics for five years and pain center for 15 years); and author of numerous publications on acupuncture, especially on Chinese pulse diagnosis, pain management, and tinnitus.

Yaron Adler, C.M.DIP (IATCM)

Current Position

Lecturer and Senior Instructor at Reidman College of Integrative Medicine.

Private clinical practice (established in 1998 – present).

International Activity

International lecturer and clinical practitioner (2002 – present).

Hospital and Institutional Experience

Head of the Chinese Medicine Practitioner Team, Rehabilitation Department for Combat Veterans, Sheba Medical Center (1998 – 2001)

Clinical practitioner, Shalvata Mental Health Center (2016)

Chinese medicine practitioner and Qi Gong instructor, Government Rehabilitation Center (2007 – 2011)

Clinical work in private centers for cognitive and mental health care

Clinical Experience

Integrative Chinese medicine practitioner with more than 28 years of clinical experience

Certifications and Advanced Studies

Certification in the Five Element Method – Dr. Yair Maimon (since 2008)

Certification in the Stems and Branches Method – Rani Ayal (since 2007)

Personal student of Dr. Guan Zan, Master of Chinese Medicine (1998 – 2015)

Advanced private studies in psychotherapy and psycho-astrology

Certified Qi Gong instructor (since 1999)

Certified Tuina instructor (since 1998)

Professional Leadership and Affiliations

Founder of the Israeli Tuina Association

Former member of the Israeli Association for Chinese Medicine

Adi Fromm

C.M.Dip (IATCM)

Director of the School of Chinese Medicine, Reidman College (2013 – present).

Consultant to the Department of Chinese Medicine, Canaan Cancer Hospital, Hainan, China (2024 – present).

Director of the Department of Chinese Medicine, Assaf Harofeh Hospital, Israel (2004 – 2017).

Practitioner of Chinese medicine for 23 years and of the Balance Method for 21 years.

Dr. Tan-certified teacher, certified by Dr. Tan (2013).

Founder of the Israeli Tan Center, established in collaboration with Dr. Tan (2014).

Lecturer on the Balance Method for more than 15 years, in 12 countries worldwide.

Author of two books on the Balance Method: The Book of Balance Method and The Global Balance and Meridian Conversion Book.

Former Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Association in Israel.

Sivan Ravid

C.M.Dip (IATCM)

TCM Diploma (four-year program), Reidman College, Israel.

Three-month clinical internship at Chengdu University of TCM, China, with hospital rotations in pediatrics, gynecology, and gastroenterology.

One-year internship in pediatrics at Clalit Health Services.

Chinese medicine and reflexology practitioner at Clalit Health Services (2007 – 2010).

Practitioner of Chinese medicine for 19 years.

Private clinical practice in Haifa and Alon HaGalil, Israel.

Clinical focus on the treatment of women, infants, and children.

Senior faculty member at the School of Chinese Medicine, Reidman College (2010 – present).

Teaches advanced courses in Chinese pediatrics, gynecology, and related subjects.

Clinical supervisor for students and junior lecturers.

Recipient of the 2025 Reidman College Outstanding Lecturer Award.

Maya Tamir

Specialist in Chinese and Japanese Medicine; Senior Lecturer

Experienced practitioner and senior lecturer specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese acupuncture. Expertise in Chinese gynecology, fertility, and pregnancy care. She combines extensive clinical practice with academic teaching and student supervision.

At her private clinic for Chinese and Japanese Medicine in Rishon LeZion, Israel, she focuses on women’s health, including hormonal balance, fertility support, and pregnancy care, offering integrative treatments for a wide range of conditions, including pain management and digestive health.

Senior Lecturer & Clinical Supervisor – Reidman College, Israel

Senior faculty member teaching advanced courses in Chinese gynecology.

Supervisor in the student clinics, guiding practitioners in clinical application and diagnosis.

Education & Training

TCM Diploma (four-year program), Reidman College, 2002–2006 (graduated with honors – Excellence Award)

Four-month clinical internship, 2006, Chengdu University of TCM, China, with hospital rotations in gynecology, orthopedics, and internal medicine

Two-year specialized program in Japanese acupuncture techniques, 2008–2010; Japanese Medicine Certification, Kiko Matsumoto International (KMI)

Methodologies

Acupuncture systems: Master Tan’s Balance Method; Master Tung’s Extra Points

Diagnostics: Meridian palpation according to Master Wang Ju-Yi

Dr. Carlo Maria Giovanardi

Founding member of AMAB and President of the association since its establishment in 1986.

Since 1986, he has served as Director of AMAB (Association of Acupuncturist Physicians of Bologna) and as founding member and Director of the Italo-Chinese School of Acupuncture in Bologna.

Since 1999, he has been President of the Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies (FISA), representing most acupuncture practice in Italy, and President of the FISA School. Since 2001, he has served as Vice President of PEFOTS (Pan-European Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Societies). Since 2003, he has been a CME Program arbitrator for the Ministry of Health of the Italian Republic and, in the same year, served as a collaborating WHO member for the Acupuncture Research Guidelines.

Since 2005, he has been a member of the Joint Steering Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Italian Republic and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the promotion of high-quality Traditional Chinese Medicine education and practice in Italy. From 2007 to 2023, he served as Vice President of WFCMS (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies).

Dr. Alessandra Poini

She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna in 2011. In 2015, she obtained the diploma in Specific Training in General Medicine from the Emilia-Romagna Region.

In 2015, she obtained the FISA diploma as a medical acupuncturist at the Italo-Chinese School A.M.A.B.; she is also a medical acupuncturist specialized in the treatment of infertility and medically assisted reproduction (MAR).

Since 2013, she has served as a counselor of FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies).

She was a researcher for the Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna (A.M.A.B.) in the CHETCH 2014–2017 project (China and Europe Taking Care of Healthcare Solutions), a three-year Europe–China research and mobility project funded by the European Union under the Marie Curie actions.

Since 2014, she has been involved in mentoring activities alongside tutors at the Italo-Chinese School of Acupuncture – A.M.A.B.

Since 2017, she has been a member of the Working Committee for the Promotion of the Regulation of Chinese Medicine within WFCMS (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies).

Research Participation

“Randomized double-blind controlled trial on the efficacy of traditional acupuncture compared with non-specific cutaneous needle stimulation for the treatment of persistent pain in people with spinal cord injuries”

“Multicenter project on the efficacy of acupuncture in post-chemotherapy neuropathy in women with breast cancer: ACU-CIPN”