| x Chunyan Teng, OMD |
Professional History |
 Doctor of Oriental Medicine Licensed Acupuncturist Herbalist Teacher Researcher |
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Teng:
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Professional History continued Education/Accreditation Licensed Acupuncturist (L. Ac.), 1993 (New York), 1998 (New Jersey). Doctor of Oriental Medicine (B.Sc), Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Peoples Republic of China, July, 1986. Special focus on the use of acupuncture in the treatment of neurological diseases. Clinical Practice a. Clinical research on acupuncture treatment for various conditions. b. Specific practice on female disorders (infertility), neurological disorders, post-surgery conditions, any type of headache. 2004 Present Integrative Care Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY. Acupuncture and Herbal Prescription for the treatment of pain conditions, systemic illness, irritable bowel syndrome /Chrons/colitis, gynecological conditions, infertility, addiction, and menopause-related symptoms, as well as general health support and maintenance. Other modalities employed include Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gna Sha, Gentle Exercise, and Meditation. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Integrative Medicine Service, 303 East 65th Street, New York, NY. Specialize in the treatment and management of cancer-related pain, fatigue, neurological damage subsequent to neck and other surgeries, and chemotherapy-associated side effects. 1993 Present Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine, 915 Broadway, New York, NY. Teacher and Clinical Supervisor. Also see Academic Positions, below. 1993 2002 Owner/Operator of Acupuncture and Herbs Center, 431 Fifth Ave. Fourth Floor, New York, NY. General Acupuncture Practice. [Specializing in treatments for infertility, low bone density, smoking-related problems.] 1995 2000 New York College of Wholistic Health, Syosset, NY. 1991 1993 International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Sante Fe, NM. Teacher and clinical supervisor 1986 1990 Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Peoples Republic of China. Practicing physician in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Research 2004 Present Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, New York, NY. Research on the use of acupuncture in the management of cancer-related pain and illness, including post-chemotherapy fatigue, post-surgical pain, and hot flashes in breast cancer patients. 1996 Columbia University School of Nursing. Research on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of diarrhea in HIV positive patients. Publications/Presentations Teng, Chunyan (2003). Acupuncture for the treatment of depression. American Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Teng, Chunyan. (1995). Treatment of Breast Cancer with Traditional Chinese Medicine, New York Breast Cancer Society, New York, NY. Teng, Chunyan (1994). (Introduction of Chinese Herbology for Womans Health, New York Botanical Garden, NY, NY. Academic Positions 1993 Present Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY. Clinical instruction and supervision in all aspects and levels of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, including: Clinical Herbology; Internal Medicine; Diagnosis; Treatment Principles; Formulas; Point Location; Needle Techniques; Tui Na (Chinese Massage). 1995 2000 New York College of Wholistic Health, New York, NY. Clinical instruction and supervision in acupuncture and TCM techniques 1993 1996 NCCA Examiner. Evaluated student eligibility for certification as a licensed acupuncturist. 1991 1993 International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Santa Fe, NM. Clinical instruction and supervision in acupuncture and TCM techniques. Dr. Teng with students at Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine
Dr. Teng became interested in studying Traditional Chinese Medicine early in life because of the profound impact she saw it have in her own life and in the lives of those around her in her home town of Harbin in Northeast China. In the winter, temperatures in Harbin dip to -40F (also -40C). Harbin is famous for its annual Snow and Ice Festival which often lasts from February to April. The map of China is said to look like a rooster -- and Harbin is considered the eye of the rooster. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/map/china/china-map-9.jpg
Meditation The person who meditates is more likely to be at peace with herself and others. In a world racked by war, meditators accept the philosophy expressed in the lyrics of the Peace song, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me".
Dr. Teng talks about her childhood in China: "The courtyard where our family has lived for 70 years has 28 families. We often saw sick people and smelled the cooking herbs. We watched acupuncture treat people -- not only at the hospital but in my neighbors' beds -- with various conditions such as epilepsy attack, children with high fever, angina attack, dysentery. etc. When I was a little girl, my mother was always sick with anemia, osteoarthritis, and insomnia. Whenever she was sick in bed, our neighbor, an traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor who was in his late seventies would come to our house and prescribe herbs. My father or I would go to the herbal pharmacy and pick up the formula and cook the herbs which were full of bark, leaves, and some charred black plants. This always fascinated me. When I was seven, I suffered from mumps on my left cheek. An old man who lived in the next yard saw my swollen face and took me to his home. He got some earthworms from the dirt by the window, mixed them with some yellow powder, and ground into a paste. Although I shocked when he put it on my cheek, my face felt cool and better within a few minutes. Before I was nine years old, I suffered recurrent strep throat with a high fever. One day, my mom took me a hospital to see a TCM doctor. He was an old man with a long beard sitting in small room with nothing but a desk and three chairs. He gave my mom a prescription and told her that I would not get strep throat any more, although if I got sick again, it may manifest at other places such as my nose or eyes. Because of these and other experiences, I grew up with great attraction to and confidence in Traditional Chinese Medicine. After I graduated from high school and passed the national exam, I went to the TCM university in my home town in 1981 and began my five years of training. After graduation, I worked for four years in the ward responsible primarily for treating neurologically-related pain and disorders with acupuncture and Chinese herbs until I came to U.S. After I came to the U.S., I started teaching and practiced at different Traditional Chinese Mediciine schools. My first stop was at the International institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico where I taught Chinese herbal medicine and TCM theories for a year and a half. Since 1993, I have taught TCM at the New York campus of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Hundreds of my students now practice all over the country. I also have a private practice in New York and treat various conditions -- specializing in infertility, post-surgery complaints, and internal disorders such as asthma, colitis, and Chron's condition. Dr. Kan and I run our own herbal pharmacy and together have a wealth of clinical experience here and in China successfully treating a wide variety of medical problems."
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