ZSA for Paralysis: Precision Needling for Stroke Recovery
Direct disciples of Professor Zhu Ming Qing explore how Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture is applied to post-stroke paralysis — the neurological rationale, the key scalp zones for limb function, and the clinical reasoning for combining them. In Mandarin with English translation. Presented live on 27 July 2025.
10:00 – 11:30 AM AEST
Is This Webinar For You?
Stroke and complex neurological cases can be among the most challenging an Acupuncturist encounters. Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture (ZSA), developed by Professor Zhu Ming Qing, is a specialised system applied to these presentations, combining classical Chinese medicine with modern neuroanatomy.
In this session, Dr Ru Shan Shy and Dr Sheng Chun Chang discussed the ZSA approach to post-stroke paralysis — what happens in the brain after a stroke, how TCM understands the resulting patterns (Wind, phlegm, blood stasis, and channel blockage), and the key scalp zones for the upper limb, lower limb, and lower jiao.
It included a live case discussion of post-stroke paralysis treatment, with the teachers explaining their clinical reasoning, and closed with a Q&A. Conducted in Mandarin with English translation.
What This Webinar Covered
What Makes ZSA Distinct
Its roots in Chinese medicine, and how it differs from other scalp Acupuncture systems.
Neurological Foundations
What happens in the brain after a stroke, and how TCM understands the patterns behind paralysis — Wind, phlegm, blood stasis, and channel blockage.
Key Zones for Paralysis
The upper limb, lower limb, and lower jiao zones, and the reasoning behind needling each.
Clinical Reasoning
How to choose and combine zones for a given case, and the principle of minimal intervention.
Live Case Discussion
A post-stroke paralysis case worked through in real time, with the teachers' clinical reasoning explained.
Live Q&A with the Teachers
Open discussion of technique, theory, and clinical application with Dr Shy and Dr Chang.
Meet the Teachers & Host
Teacher
Dr Ru Shan Shy
A direct disciple of Professor Zhu Ming Qing, the pioneer of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture, Dr Shy directs the Zhen Ding Shan Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan and has taught ZSA to more than 2,000 Acupuncturists across Asia. He holds a PhD from the Institute of Neuroscience at Yang-Ming University and a Bachelor of Medicine from China Medical University, and formerly practised at China Medical University Hospital.
Teacher
Dr Sheng Chun Chang
A direct disciple of Professor Zhu Ming Qing, Dr Chang has taught ZSA to more than 2,000 Acupuncturists across Asia and edits the Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Journal at the Taipei Chinese Medicine Association. A graduate in Neuroscience from National Taiwan University with a postgraduate degree in Chinese Medicine from China Medical University, he is a qualified pharmacist and Chinese Medicine practitioner.
Host
Dr Scott Ling
Dr Scott Ling is the clinical director at Sustain Health and has built one of the most reputable Chinese Medicine clinics in Australia. He regularly attends and contributes to TCM events worldwide, seeking out top Acupuncturists globally to foster growth and learning within the community.
Important Information
Live Only — No Recording
This was a one-time live event on Zoom on 27 July 2025. No recording or replay was made available.
Language
The webinar was conducted in Mandarin with live English translation.
CPD Certificate
The session carried 1 CPD point (to be approved by AACMA). A digital certificate was emailed to attendees who completed the webinar.
Direct Lineage
Taught by Dr Ru Shan Shy and Dr Sheng Chun Chang, direct disciples of Professor Zhu Ming Qing, the pioneer of ZSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was a recording available?
No. This was a one-time live event — there were no recordings or replays available.
Was this suitable for someone new to scalp Acupuncture?
Yes. The webinar was designed for both newcomers and experienced Acupuncturists.
Could attendees ask questions?
Yes. A Q&A session was set aside at the end with Dr Shy and Dr Chang.
What language was the webinar in?
It was conducted in Chinese (Mandarin) and translated to English.
Were slides shared?
No. Presenter slides were not distributed to participants.
What is Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture?
Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture is a specialised Acupuncture system developed by Professor Zhu Ming Qing for neurological presentations. It targets specific scalp zones that correspond to brain function, combining classical Chinese medicine with modern neuroanatomy.
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