Advanced Acupuncture Training

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Dong at YueYang Hospital in Shanghai during advanced acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical training.

Dr. Dong GuiRong & Dr. Tony Willcox

Dr. Dong, PhD (China), is Chair of the Acupuncture Department at YueYang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Manager of the Pain Management Specialty Training Center. Dr. Tony Willcox of Acupuncture Zen in Delray Beach, Florida, ventured to Shanghai, China, and interned with Dr. Dong, who has over 30 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Zong Li at YueYang Hospital in Shanghai during advanced acupuncture and neurological treatment training.

Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. Zong Li

Dr. Zong Li is the Head Instructor at YueYang Hospital of Integrated Western and Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Department in Shanghai. Her life focus was shared with Boca Raton Acupuncture practitioner Dr. Tony Willcox, including Acupuncture for pain management, Acupuncture for tremor, and Acupuncture treatment for Parkinson’s disease. She has 23 years of service at this hospital.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Li Jing during advanced acupuncture and moxibustion training in Shanghai, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. Li Jing

Dr. Tony Willcox is learning firsthand from Dr. Li Jing, who specializes in Acupuncture and Moxibustion techniques to treat spinal stenosis, lumbar pain, shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, and arthritis for patients in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the Palm Beaches.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Dr. He Jin Sen during advanced acupuncture training at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. He Jinsen

Dr. He, Professor at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, for the last 35 years. He is an Acupuncturist specializing in thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroid disease, hypothyroid disease, macular degeneration, and other eye disorders. Dr. Tony was privileged to have these techniques taught to him while in China

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Li Chang Zhi during advanced fine needle acupuncture training in China.

Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. Li Chang Zhi

Normally, each Doctor sees 150-200 patients daily for Acupuncture Treatment. Dr. Li Chang Zhi was no exception. He specializes in Fine Needle Placement, using a gentle, effective acupuncture technique. He taught this technique to Dr. Willcox for his South Florida patients.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Huashun Cui during advanced acupuncture and neuromodulation training in Shanghai, China.

Dr. Huashun Cui & Dr. Tony Willcox

Dr. Huashun Cui, Associate Professor at Shuguang Hospital of Integrated Western & Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China, and Dr. Tony Willcox. Dr. Cui performed one year of clinical studies at Harvard University Medical School in the USA on Neuro-modulation effects with Parkinson’s disease and concussions. Dr. Willcox has learned valuable techniques and enhanced clinical skills from Dr. Cui’s personal experience in Acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease, Fascial Paralysis, Insomnia, Stress, Depression, and Pain management, with emphasis on Cervical pain.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Dr. Wang during advanced acupuncture training at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

Dr. Wang Si You and Dr. Tony Willcox

Dr. Wang has 35 years of experience as a Professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He personally instructed Dr. Willcox in specific Acupuncture techniques for stress incontinence to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle. This scientific study is published in the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Dr. Willcox has found through his practice that this technique is not only beneficial for urinary bladder frequency and urgency.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Lu during advanced Chinese Herbal Medicine and acupuncture training in China.

Dr. Lu and Dr. Tony Willcox

Dr. Lu specializes in Chinese Herbal Medicine for the treatment of Tremor disorders, Parkinson’s disease, and Tinnitus. Dr. Tony spent time with Dr. Lu learning to differentiate syndromes in the context of complex disease states according to Chinese Medicine Principles.

Dr. Tony Willcox demonstrating acupuncture needle technique with Dr. Shi Xue Min in Tianjin, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox & Dr. Shi Xue Min

A rarity, Dr. Tony giving acupuncture to Dr. Shi Xue Min of Tianjin, China, demonstrating his needle technique. Dr. Shi, featured on the documentary 9000 Needles, is considered a Chinese Treasure with his commitment to Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Wei Chieh Young discussing Tung’s acupuncture techniques in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Wei Chieh Young & Dr. Tony Willcox

Learning Tung’s Acupuncture from Dr. Wei Chieh Young in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Tony Willcox with professors, physicians, and fellow students during Teachers Day celebrations at Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

Teachers Day in Hefei, China

My fellow students and Dr.’s, whom I have learned so much from. This is a day honoring teachers at Anhui University, China.

of Chinese Medicine in China.

Professor Yang Jun and Dr. Tony Willcox

Getting the most of one-on-one time with a legend, Dr. Yang Jun, in Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Yang and Dr. Zhang at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine ATOM

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Yang and Dr. Zhang at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Peter Molleney of Wegamed Germany at Acupuncture Zen discussing advanced diagnostic techniques.

Learning from European Naturopath

Naturopath Dr. Peter Molleney from Wegamed, Essen, Germany, at Acupuncture Zen with Dr. Tony Willcox teaching the diagnostic arts of Wegamed.

Dr. Tony Willcox exchanging Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge with Malaysian acupuncture physicians during clinical training in Hefei, China.

Malaysian Dr’s In Hefei

Exchanging information on the use of Chinese Medicine in the USA with Malaysian Acupuncture Dr’s on learning assignments in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Li Chuan Fu, Head of the MRI Department at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Li Chuan Fu 李传富 Head of the MRI Department at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Li was kind enough to allow me to follow the doctors in this department to gain more knowledge in this area of medicine.

Dr. Tony Willcox presenting an acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine lecture at Jin Zhai Hospital in rural China.

Dr. Tony Willcox is the first Westerner to lecture at Jin Zhai Hospital in rural China. 

There were over 300 Western medical doctors and Acupuncture specialists in attendance. The lecture was on Mild Cognitive Impairment and Acupuncture treatment.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Yang and Zhang Yong Xian during a special acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine lecture in JingXian, China.

Professor Yang and Zhang Yong Xian 张永先 

Special Lecture at JingXian with Professor Yang and Zhang Yong Xian 张永先

Dr. Tony Willcox visiting the Tui Na Department at JingXian Hospital during advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine training in China.

Jingxian Tui Na Department

The rare visit of a Western practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Jingxian.

Professor Yang Jun teaching acupuncture protocols for chronic headaches with Dr. Tony Willcox at Jing Zhai Hospital in China.

Jing Zhai Hospital

Teaching moment at Jing Zhai Hospital with a patient with chronic headaches and Professor Yang Jun giving his protocol.

Dr. Tony Willcox at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University preparing for the first acupuncture clinical study at FAU.

Dr. Tony Willcox, Dr. Amie Rosendfeld and Professor James Galvin

At the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University getting ready to start the first Clinical Study in Acupuncture at FAU.

Dr. Zhang Xiu Ming demonstrating Traditional Chinese Medicine bodywork techniques with Dr. Tony Willcox in China.

Dr. Zhang Xiu Ming 章秀明 and Dr. Tony Willcox

The department head of the Jingxian Hospital in Anhui Province is teaching Dr. Tony Tui Na or mobilization techniques for Lumbar Pain and Sciatica.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Zhang Li during advanced Chinese Herbal Medicine training in China.

Dr. Zhang Li & Dr. Tony

Specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine for Internal Medicine, Dr. Tony learned from Dr. Zhang.

Dr. Tony Willcox reviewing spinal imaging with a Chinese medicine physician during advanced clinical training in China.

Dr. Yuan and Dr. Tony

Dr. Yuan, the Head of the Acupuncture Department, gave Dr. Tony Willcox a discourse on spinal abnormalities and various treatments in Acupuncture.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Johanna Yen at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Johanna Yen and Dr. Tony Willcox

Dr. Johanna Yen, the Principal of the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft Lauderdale, with Dr. Tony Willcox. Dr. Yen was instrumental in the development of many Acupuncturists over the last 23 years.

 

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Raphael Nogier learning VAS pulse diagnosis techniques at Johns Hopkins in Maryland.

Dr. Tony Willcox & Dr. Raphael Nogier

Dr. Tony Willcox learned the mystery of pulse diagnosis with the Master Dr. Raphael Nogier at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. The VAS (Vascular Autonomous Signal) pulse is a difficult system to learn, but the rewards are fulfilled with accurate application.

Dr. Tony Willcox observing clinical treatment techniques with Dr. Pan Bin at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony and Dr. Pan

Dr. Tony is gaining insight into the physical therapy and acupuncture department from Dr. Pan Bin 潘宾from the Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Li Ye Fu teaching Dr. Tony Willcox advanced cervical mobility and manual therapy techniques in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. Li Ye Fu

Dr. Li Ye Fu teaches Dr. Tony Willcox about cervical mobility and manual techniques for improved circulation in Hefei, Anhui, China. At 88 years old, Dr. Li was conferred the title of Master of Chinese Medicine by Vice Premier Liu Yan Dong of the State Council of the Chinese Government.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Dr. Huang Ri Long during advanced acupuncture training at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony Willcox 吴尔夫 & Dr. Huang Ri Long 黄日龙

Learning acupuncture treatment for spinal dysfunction, infertility, and emotional disorders at the Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.

 

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Yang and Dr. Fu Di during a Traditional Chinese Medicine lecture at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Yang, Dr. Tony Willcox and Dr. Fu Di

Lecture time at ATOM Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Dr. Tony Willcox with Professor Yang Jun and faculty members from Anhui University of Chinese Medicine during a traditional gathering in China.

The parting gift – wishing more knowledge of acupuncture be spread throughout the world

Well wishes to Dr. Tony from the Vice President of the hospital Zhou Ya Dong 周亚东, Dr. Zha Bi Xiang查毕祥, Professor Yang Jun, and Linguistics Professor Zhang Si Hong 张四红from Anhui University.

Dr. Tony Willcox observing inpatient acupuncture treatment rounds with Dr. Zha Bi Xiang at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China.

Dr. Tony taking the rounds in the inpatient department with Dr. Zha Bi Xiang查毕祥

At Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, China. The rooms are at capacity, and patients are relocated to hallways to accommodate treatment.