Yanzhong Zhu, LAc, DAOM (Chinese name: 朱彦中) is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine based in San Jose, CA. He specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.L.Ac, DAOM| Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine | San Jose, CA
Education
Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BUCM)
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
• Formal education and advanced clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Classical training grounded in the Huang Di Nei Jing, Ling Shu, Shang Han Lun, and Jin Gui Yao Lue
• Emphasis on acupuncture theory, herbal medicine, and classical diagnostics
Clinical Appointments
Chief Physician
First Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Beijing, China
• Senior clinical role at a major teaching hospital affiliated with Beijing University of TCM
• Responsible for advanced clinical care, mentoring, and application of classical Chinese medicine in hospital settings
Licensure
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) – State of California
• Licensed by the California Acupuncture Board
• Initial licensure: 2001
• License maintained in continuous good standing
Academic Appointments
Faculty Member
Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Santa Cruz & San Jose, California
2001 – Present
• Teaching continuously at Five Branches University since 2001
• Instructor in classical Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine
• Core faculty for master’s and doctoral-level programs
• Renowned for integrating classical textual study with modern clinical education
• Mentor to advanced interns and doctoral students in clinical reasoning and classical methodology
Publications (Author)
• 《黃帝內經覺悟之旅》
Journey Through the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic (2012)
• 《靈樞真意集成》
The True Meaning of the Ling Shu Collection (2013)
• 《本俞針灸靈樞經學用解難》
Ben Shu Acupuncture: Applied Interpretations of the Ling Shu (2014)
• 《神農本草經覺悟之旅》
Journey Through the Shennong Herbal Classic (2015)
• 《中醫覺悟一言》
Understanding TCM in One Sentence (2016)
• 《最全最實用小偏方》
The Most Complete and Practical Small Formulas (2016)
• 《穴之道》
The Dao of Acupuncture Points (2018)
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