Basics of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture | Los Angeles January 2026
Three days of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture with Dr Ru Shan Shy and Dr Sheng Chun Chang, direct disciples of Professor Ming Qing Zhu — the zones, the needling techniques and Dao Yin, with live patient demonstrations every day.
CAB & NCCAOM
About This Seminar
Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture (ZSA) is a complete and separate system of Acupuncture — a fusion of classical Chinese medicine and modern neuroscience. It is founded on the core principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrating meridian theory, the Zang-Fu organ systems and the balance of Yin-Yang and Qi-blood, and draws on Western sciences including physiology, anatomy and neurohumoral regulation.
The seminar laid down the foundations of the method: the location, function and indication of each zone, and the ZSA needling techniques — Chou Qi, Jin Qi and Dao Yin. Attendees needled each other under the two instructors' supervision and marked out the zones on their own head model, and watched live patient demonstrations on every day. It was presented in Chinese and translated into English.
What This Seminar Covered
Theory & Features
The theoretical foundation, historical development and clinical characteristics of ZSA.
Zone Localisation, Functions & Indications
The scalp functional zones and treatment areas, their clinical functions and common indications.
Standard Procedures
Qi-guided insertion, manipulation and withdrawal, and needle deployment.
Jin Qi & Chou Qi
The two special ZSA manipulation techniques and their clinical applications, with group practice.
Guiding Exercises (Dao Yin)
Dao Yin and how to integrate it with needling.
Live Patient Demonstrations
Real cases on each of the three days, with case sharing and clinical reasoning.
Course Structure
Theory, Zones & Demonstrations
Introduction to theory and features; zone localisation, functions and indications; zone and point location; hands-on practice; live patient demonstrations; Q&A and summary.
Techniques, Dao Yin & Cases
Standard procedures; the Jin Qi and Chou Qi techniques and group practice; Guiding Exercises (Dao Yin); clinical case sharing (allergic rhinitis, dysmenorrhoea, menopause, asthma, neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, shingles-related nerve pain); live patient demonstrations; Q&A.
Integration & Clinical Reasoning
Key concept review; integrating Dao Yin with needling; case analysis, clinical principles and differentiation; hands-on practice; live patient demonstrations; closing summary.
The Presenters
Instructor
Dr Ru Shan Shy
Direct disciple of Professor Zhu who worked with him in hospital and clinical settings, and has taught ZSA to 2,000+ students around the world.
Instructor
Dr Sheng Chun Chang
Direct disciple of Professor Zhu, with degrees in Pharmacy, Neuroscience and Chinese Medicine, who has taught ZSA to 2,000+ students around the world.
What Attendees Said
“It was really great learning from them — they both have great personalities, and they know so, so much. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a new way of treating neurological conditions, and to incorporate into your practice.”
Dr Selma Gladney, Acupuncturist (Chicago, Illinois)
“The whole reason for the Zhu training was to learn more and really help those who need it. I'd seen the instant changes people were having on film and thought — is this AI, or is this real? After our first day… it's real. It's incredible.”
Dr Michael Mull, Acupuncturist (Grand Junction, Colorado)
“It's very eye-opening to learn from Dr Shy and Dr Chang. They're excellent lecturers — they take you from basic knowledge into deeper knowledge, step by step, from locating the scalp regions to applying them in real cases.”
Dr Ronald Koh, Veterinarian (Sacramento, California)
“The breadth of their knowledge is truly incredible — integrating not just Eastern TCM, but Western medicine. It's been very valuable.”
Dr Derby Ho, Acupuncturist (Culver City, California)
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