Prof. Qiang Cao, ND, L.Ac

Professor Cao has an impressive career spanning over 45 years, dedicated to the teaching and advancement of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). He began his journey at Shanghai University of TCM in 1977, where he taught for a decade before moving to the United States to further his studies in naturopathic medicine. At Bastyr University, he co-founded the acupuncture and Oriental medicine program and has been a core faculty member for 35 years, teaching fundamental courses in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

A renowned expert in Zhang Zhongjing’s medical classics, Professor Cao has extensively taught and researched foundational texts such as the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders). He taught Zhang Zhongjing’s Shang Han Lun for the doctoral program during the first decade of the 21st century. Additionally, Professor Cao’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals in China, focusing on clinical studies on Qingpi extract injection, rooted in the theoretical framework of the Shang Han Lun. 

His dedication to Zhang Zhongjing’s theories deepened in 2011 after encountering the Wu Zang Lun during an academic conference in China. Since then, he has devoted over a decade to studying this text, presenting his findings at international conferences and publishing significant works on its historical and clinical significance.

Dr. Cao envisions a harmonious union of ancient Chinese medical wisdom and modern conventional medicine, where the timeless insights of Zhang Zhongjing’s theories inspire and elevate contemporary healing practices. His life’s work reflects a profound belief in the transformative power of bridging the past and present to create a future of Qi-based acupuncture medicine.

Dr. Yun Xiao, DAc, L.Ac.

Dr. Yun Xiao, adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University and a highly experienced acupuncturist and herbalist at Wedgwood Acupuncture & Botanical Medicine, blends her clinical expertise with a distinguished academic foundation. She holds a doctorate in acupuncture and a master’s in acupuncture and East Asian medicine from Bastyr University, along with a bachelor’s degree in herbal medicine from Shanghai University of TCM.

Dr. Xiao’s clinical practice, where she has treated tens of thousands of patients, fuels her passion for exploring Qi-based acupuncture medicine. She is deeply committed to transferring her theoretical and clinical experience to the classroom, inspiring the next generation of practitioners with her insights and knowledge. From her extensive clinic and teaching experience, she has published case reports in peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable insights to the evolving field of traditional Chinese medicine.

Her notable collaboration with Professor Cao on Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun reflects her dedication to bridging historical medical wisdom with modern practice. This collaboration, combined with her passion for ancient medical literature, led to the publication of her book, The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun, a significant work that underscores her commitment to advancing both the theoretical and practical dimensions of acupuncture medicine.