Dr. Changzhen Gong received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and his B.S. and M.S. from Shandong University, China. He is the president of the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and executive director of TCM Health Center. He has served as the chairman of the Continuing Education Committee of the Acupuncture Association of Minnesota. He currently serves as a board director of US-China Business Connection, advisory board member for the Integrative Health and Healing Program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and consulting member for the Pre-Acupuncture Program at Duluth Business University. Dr. Gong also serves as an editorial board member of Acupuncture Research, published in Beijing, as well as being an associate editor of International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, published in New York. Dr. Gong came to the United States on a Fulbright Scholarship. He was an assistant professor in the Business School at Shandong University and an instructor at the University of Minnesota. He served as an adjunct professor at Concordia University. Currently, he instructs two courses at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: TCM and Chinese Culture and Practice Management. 
 

Dr. Gong has written, edited and published many papers and books on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, based on his comprehensive interest in the research being done in the field of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Currently, Dr. Gong is pursuing his Chinese medicine literature research in three directions: classical Chinese herbal formula literature research; "super acupuncture points" literature research; and different Chinese medicine schools. Dr. Gong's other research areas include Chinese economy and acupuncture and Chinese medicine history.

Dr. Gong’s Publications 

1. Four Seminal Texts for Defining Classical Chinese Acupuncture, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 17, Number 4, 2008.
2. A Tale of Two Acupuncture Adventurers, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 17, Number 3, 2008.
3. The Best of Chinese Medicine Being Shared, China Tribune, November 21, 2008.
4. Success in Economic Crisis, China Tribune, November 7, 2008.
5. Construct Modern Acupuncture, China Tribune, October 24, 2008.
6. Let the World Speak the Language of Confucius and Li Bai, China Tribune, October 10, 2008.
7. Acupuncture on Picture, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 17, Number 2, 2008.
8. Chinese Medicine: Business Opportunities in the US, China Insight, June 2008.
9. From Experience to Evidence, Medical Acupuncture, 2008.
10. Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
11. Si Wu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
12. Wen Dan Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
13. Si Ni San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
14. Liu Shen Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
15. Da Cheng Qi Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
16. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
17. Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
18. Si Jun Zi Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
19. Er Chen Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
20. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
21. Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
22. Wu Mei Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
23. Bai Hu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
24. Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
25. Ma Huang Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
26. Li Zhong Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
27. Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
28. Yue Ju Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
29. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
30. Acupuncture in Internal Medicine (I) (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
31. Acupuncture in Internal Medicine (II) (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
32. Acupuncture in Gynecology (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
33. Acupuncture in Pediatrics (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
34. Acupuncture in Dermatology (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
35. Acupuncture in Neurology (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
36. Acupuncture in Geriatrics (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
37. Acupuncture in Orthopedics (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
38. Acupuncture in Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
39. Acupuncture in Supplementary Care (Editor-in-Chief), Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2008.
40. Yun Nan Bai Yao (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
41. Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
42. Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
43. Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
44. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
45. Xiao Qing Long Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
46. Ba Zhen Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
47. Yu Ping Feng San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
48. Sheng Mai San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
49. Wu Ling San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
50. Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Medical Science and Technology Press, 2008.
51. Marketing Acupuncture: A Scientific Approach, Meridian, February 2007.
52. A Global Landscape of Acupuncture, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 16, Number 2, 2007.
53. Ten Secrets for a Successful Acupuncture Practice, Meridian, October 2006.
54. A History of Needling Techniques, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 15, Number 4, 2006.
55. Needling Techniques from the Classic of Difficult Issues, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture (Co-authored with Wen Jiang), Volume 15, Number 3, 2006.
56. Filiform Needling Technique on Chest Points (Co-authored with Cui Han), Oriental Medicine Journal, Spring 2006.
57. Three Treasures in Chinese Medicine Urgent Care (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2006.
58. Filiform Needling Technique on Back Points (Co-authored with Cui Han), European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 4 - Volume 3, 2005.
59. Filiform Needling Technique on Abdomen Points (Co-authored with Cui Han), International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 14, Number 4, 2005.
60. Filiform Needling Technique on Facial Points (Co-authored with Cui Han), American Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Volume 6, Number 2, 2005.
61. The Physiology of Acupuncture: Three Key Scientific Discoveries, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 14, Number 3, 2005.
62. Five National Organizations in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 14, Number 3, 2005.
63. Physical-Movement-Assisted Needling in Acupuncture Treatment, European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 4 - Volume 3, 2005.
64. Clinical Applications of Multiple Needling Techniques, European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 2 - Volume 3, May 2005.
65. Ten Simple Techniques of Reducing and Reinforcing in Acupuncture Theory and Practice (Part II), Internal Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 14, Number 2, 2005.
66. Ten Simple Techniques of Reducing and Reinforcing in Acupuncture Theory and Practice (Part I), International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Volume 14, Number 1, 2005.
67. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States, European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 1 - Volume 3, February 2005.
68. Discussions on Penetration Needling Techniques, (Co-authored with Wei Liu), American Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Volume 5, Number 2, 2004.
69. Clinical Applications of Penetration Needling Techniques (Co-authored with Wei Liu), European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 4 - Volume 2, November 2004.
70. Regulating Menstrual Cycle Approach to Infertility (Co-authored with Wei Liu), European Journal of Integrated Eastern and Western Medicine, Issue 3 - Volume 2, August 2004.
71. Clinical Applications of Opposite Needling Techniques (Co-authored with Wei Liu), Journal of Chinese Medicine, June 2004.
72. Anti-Microorganism Chinese Herbs, American Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Co-authored with Wei Liu), Volume 5, Number 1, 2004.
73. Three Main Topics in Acupuncture Meridian Research, China Tribune, May 2004.
74. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
75. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
76. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
77. Yin Qiao San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
78. Gui Zhi Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
79. Gui Pi Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
80. Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
81. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
82. Yang He Tang (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
83. Xiao Yao San (Editor-in-Chief), Beijing: China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2005.
84. Modern Physics Discovery of Meridians, China Tribune, January 2004.
85. Acupuncture Explores New Horizons, Wellness, July 2003.
86. Acupuncture and Modern Imaging Techniques, China Tribune, February 21, 2003.
87. Why Meridian Theory Is Persistently Vital? China Tribune, January 24, 2003.
88. Why Acupuncture Can't Be Replaced by Any Other Medicine? China Tribune, December 13, 2002.
89. Why Acupuncture Can Treat Diseases? China Tribune, November 15, 2002.
90. Acupuncture: the Most Referred Complementary Therapy by Physicians, Edge, June 2002.
91. What Acupuncture Can Do: An Official Account, Edge, May 2002.
92. Traditional Chinese Medicine Works with "Constitution", Wellness, April 2002.
93. The Constitution Theory in Chinese Medicine, Edge, February 2002.
94. Constitutions in Chinese Medicine, Wellness, December 2001.
95. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States, Part II, Edge, September 2001.
96. Acupuncture Gains Credibility in Mainstream Medicine, Wellness, September 2001.
97. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States, Part I, Edge, August 2001.
98. AAAOM Offers Authentic TCM Curriculum, Wellness, August 2001.
99. Metro Area Acupuncture School Delivers Full Potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Asian American Press, July 27, 2001.
100. Rated the Best in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Wellness, July 2001.
101. True Integrative Healing from China, Edge, July 2001.
102. Award-winning Faculty Offers Best in Oriental Medicine, Wellness, April 2001.
103. Why Choose Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine as a Career? Edge, January 2001.
104. American Academy of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Offers Unique Twin Cities Program, Wellness, December 2000.
105. Study Acupuncture? How to Choose a Chinese Medicine Program, Edge, December 2000.
106. Chinese Herbal Medicine, Edge, October 2000.
107. Chinese Dietary Therapy, Manual of Clinic Nutrition, Twin Cities District Dietetic Association, 2000.
108. Healers Turn to Chinese Medicine, Edge, September 2000.
109. Acupuncture School Houses Major TCM Library, Wellness, September 2000.
110. Modern Evidence for Acupuncture's Ancient Wisdom, Edge, August 2000.
111. Acupuncture - The Most Referred Complementary Therapy by MDs, Wellness, August 2000.
112. "Free Therapies" of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Edge, May 2000.
113. HMO Executive Turns to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellness, May 2000.
114. "Incurable" Conditions Lead to Study of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Wellness, April 2000.
115. Prominent Scholar-Doctors Join AAAOM, Wellness, December 1999.
116. Chinese Medical School in the Twin Cities, Hmong Times, December 16, 1999.
117. Herbology, Acupuncture and Massage Program Offered through Chinese Medicine Academy, Edge, September 1999.
118. Chinese Medicine: Ancient Medicine for the New Millennium, Wellness, September 1999.
119. Chinese Medicine Holds Up Under Intense Scientific Research, Wellness, August 1999.
120. Experience Overflowing, Edge, August 1999.
121. Chinese Medicine Program Offered in the Twin Cities, Asian American Press, July 23, 1999.
122. China-Affiliated Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine Program Available in the Twin Cities, the Edge, July 1999.
123. Learning Chinese Medicine, Wellness, April 1999.
124. Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine Program Focuses on Clinical Medicine, Wellness, July 1999.
125. Why Study Chinese Medicine? Wellness, March 1999.
126. JAMA Presents Studies Proving Effectiveness of Chinese Medicine, Edge, February 1999.
127. Chinese Medical School Offers Programs of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Wellness, December 1998.
128. Beyond Yin and Yang: Chinese Herbal Medicine Holds up to Biomedicine Test, Wellness, November 1998.
129. New School For Oriental Medicine Opens in 1999, Wellness, November 1998.
130. Beyond Chi: Medical Science Says That Acupuncture Works, Wellness, September 1998.
131. Traditional Chinese Medicine Institutionalized at U.S. Universities and Schools, Wellness, July 1996.

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