Reviving the Brain & Restoring the Shen with ZSA
Clinical cases in long COVID, stroke, CNS injury, and post-surgery recovery. Direct disciples of Professor Zhu Ming Qing explore how Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture is applied across complex neurological presentations, with particular attention to the role of Shen. In Mandarin with English translation. Presented live on 20 June 2025.
9:30 – 10:30 PM AEST
Is This Webinar For You?
Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture (ZSA), developed by Professor Zhu Ming Qing, is a specialised system applied to complex neurological presentations. This session looked at how it is used across long COVID, stroke recovery, CNS injury, and post-surgery recovery.
Dr Ru Shan Shy and Dr Sheng Chun Chang — direct disciples of Professor Zhu — traced the lineage and principles of ZSA, and gave particular attention to the role of Shen in clinical work, an aspect they consider central to difficult cases.
The session drew on case discussion (with photos, video, and notes) and closed with a live Q&A. Conducted in Mandarin with English translation.
What This Webinar Covered
Foundations of ZSA
Professor Zhu Ming Qing's role in developing modern scalp Acupuncture, and the principles that set ZSA apart.
The Authentic ZSA Lineage
How Dr Zhu's legacy is carried forward through direct transmission to today's teachers.
Case Discussion: Complex Neurology
How ZSA is applied to long COVID, stroke recovery, CNS injury, and post-surgery recovery presentations.
The Role of Shen
Why Shen is a key consideration in difficult cases, and the ancient-meets-modern thinking behind a Shen-based approach.
Integrating ZSA into Practice
How these techniques can complement an existing Acupuncture practice across a range of presentations.
Live Q&A with the Teachers
An open session to explore 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 20 June 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.
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.
Was a certificate provided?
Yes. A digital CPD certificate worth 1 CPD point (to be approved by AACMA) was emailed to attendees who completed the webinar.
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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