Over 80,000 Global Online and In-Person Participants Advance the Future of Preventive and Integrative Medicine
Silicon Valley, California, USA —
The 9th World Congress on Integrative Medicine, jointly organized by the World Congress on Integrative Medicine and the World Federation of Integrative Health (WFIH), together with the American Chinese Medical Association and other partner organizations, and hosted by the University of East–West Medicine, concluded successfully after a three-day program.
The host institution, University of East–West Medicine, is located in the heart of Silicon Valley at 595 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.
The Congress was broadcast simultaneously across multiple digital platforms, including YouTube, Zoom, Facebook, and the Qihuang Healthcare Network, reaching over 80,000 viewers worldwide. This milestone highlights the rapidly growing global influence and engagement of integrative medicine and preventive healthcare.
A Global Gathering of Leaders and Medical Innovators
This year’s Congress brought together a distinguished international community of government leaders, Nobel laureates, diplomats, physicians, scientists, educators, and masters of traditional medicine. Centered on the theme of integrating ancient medical wisdom with modern science and emerging technologies, participants explored forward-looking strategies for healthcare innovation, prevention, and wellness.
Held in a hybrid format with Chinese–English bilingual tracks, the Congress also featured 21 three-hour small-group clinical workshops led by senior practitioners and specialists. Workshop highlights included:
• Traditional Burning Fire & Penetrating Coolness acupuncture techniques (Professor Lu Biao)
• Flat-needle therapy (Dr. Lu Shengchun)
• Mini needle-knife therapy (Dr. Huang Guojian)
• Cosmetic acupuncture and facial sculpting (Professor Cui Lanying)
• Deep negative-pressure bloodletting therapy (Mr. Lin Shengqin)
• Traditional acupuncture aesthetics (Dr. Li Tong)
These workshops provided high-level opportunities for clinical training, academic exchange, and cross-cultural collaboration, reflecting the expanding role of integrative medicine in modern global healthcare systems.
Global Recognition and Government Support
The Congress received formal recognition and strong support from U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, who extended official greetings and awarded a Congressional Citation to the organizers. The citation honored their leadership and sustained contributions to advancing global health, medical innovation, and international cooperation.
This recognition underscores the growing strategic value of integrative medicine in addressing complex public health challenges such as chronic disease management, aging populations, and mental health.
Distinguished International Guests and Key Forums
The Congress welcomed prominent international dignitaries and academic leaders, including:
• Professor Ante Šimončič, former Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, discussing integrative medicine in national health policy and international collaboration
• Mr. Gao Pengfei, Consul of Science and Technology, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco, emphasizing scientific exchange and bilateral cooperation
• Professor Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, whose discoveries transformed global understanding of gastrointestinal diseases
• Academician Fan Daiming, Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, and the French Academy of Medicine; pioneer of Holistic Integrative Medicine and a founding leader of international integrative medicine initiatives
• Dr. Sarb (Sam) Hundal, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director of Mission Valley Eye Medical Center, sharing integrative approaches in surgical and clinical practice
• Dr. Wang Yingqiu, President of the University of East–West Medicine, long dedicated to education and research bridging Eastern and Western medical traditions
• Dr. Jack Fu, presenting an overview of the 9th Congress and global online/offline participation, as well as Emei Qi Acupuncture
• Dr. Gao Jinglian, addressing the inheritance and future development of integrative medicine and outlining its broad potential and advantages
• Dr. Steven Rothenblatt, former UCLA Medical School researcher and the first American MD licensed to practice acupuncture in the United States, presenting pioneering work at the intersection of conventional medicine and acupuncture
• Ms. Huang Yi, representative of the American Chinese Medical Association, speaking on behalf of President Li Ying
Participating experts presented numerous peer-reviewed research papers and clinical case studies, further strengthening the evidence base for integrative medicine.
Key thematic forums included:
1. Gut–Brain Axis Forum, led primarily by Dr. Wang Yingqiu and Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall
2. U.S. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Doctoral Forum
3. Tai Chi & Qigong Medical Prescription Forum
4. Parkinson’s Disease and Metabolic Disorders (“Five Highs”) Forum
Emphasis on Clinical Translation and Hands-On Training
A defining feature of the Congress was its strong focus on clinical application and practitioner training. Interactive workshops covered a broad spectrum of integrative medicine, including:
• Artificial intelligence and healthcare technology applications
• Intelligent sensing to digital life science and the future of human longevity (Academician Zhang Xueji)
• Neuro-acupuncture in neurological disorders (Professor Jiao Shunfa)
• Multidimensional integrative treatment for Parkinson’s disease (Dr. Wang Jingping)
• Needle-knife therapy for tinnitus and deafness (Dr. Lu Shengchun)
• Global development of integrative medicine and Emei Qi Acupuncture (Dr. Jack Fu)
• Herb–drug–vitamin interactions and clinical safety (Dr. Anita Marshall)
• AI-driven global wellness systems (Ms. Rose Hong)
• Fascia as a key system in integrative medicine (Professor David Lesondak, University of Pittsburgh Medical School)
• Nursing innovation and leadership in integrative medicine (Dr. Mary Jo Bulbrook)
• Integrative treatment of sciatic nerve pain (Dr. Wan Guozhi)
• Nutrition, anti-aging genes, and brain rejuvenation (Dr. Song Xili)
• Technology for good: ethical and human-centered innovation (Dr. Rita Zhao)
• Cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation (Dr. Diana Tong)
• Acupuncture and chiropractic advances in complex pain management (Dr. Ouyang Hui)
• Lifestyle medicine integration for preventive health (Dr. Lori Hops)
Additional specialized workshops included:
• Mini needle-knife superficial release therapy (Dr. Huang Guojian)
• Burning Fire & Penetrating Coolness traditional acupuncture applications (Professor Lu Biao)
• Acupuncture facial sculpting (Professor Cui Lanying)
• Deep negative-pressure bloodletting and thrombus-releasing therapy (Mr. Lin Shengqin)
Preserving and Promoting Traditional Healing Arts
Alongside scientific and clinical content, the Congress honored the cultural foundations of integrative medicine through presentations and live demonstrations by renowned Qigong and Tai Chi masters, including Asian Games gold medalist Master Sitan Chen.
Additional featured demonstrations included:
• Nuclear Qi Gong and Xuan Dance (Dr. Wang Yingqiu)
• Emei Qi Acupuncture with Xingyi and Six Healing Sounds, as well as Yang-style Tai Chi push-hands (Dr. Jack Fu)
• Wu Amin’s Eight-Method Five-Step Tai Chi Fan (CCTV instructor)
• Chen-style Tai Chi internal cultivation (President Li Shudong, Scientific Tai Chi Association)
• Shaolin Yi Jin Jing (Master Yanyan, U.S. Shaolin Cultural Center)
• Tai Chi fall-prevention training (Senior Master Weng Qixiu)
• Sha-style Qi-boosting Qigong (Mr. Yang Jizhou, Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Committee)
• Authentic Yang-style Tai Chi (Professor Lin Yuankai, Martial Arts and Medicine Research Institute)
At midday, more than 100 participants gathered at the entrance of the University of East–West Medicine for a large-scale martial arts and Tai Chi practice session, led collectively by nine masters, symbolizing unity and shared progress in health cultivation.
These sessions highlighted the essential role of movement, breath, intention, and mind-body integration in prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness.
Grand Awards Gala and Sponsor Recognition
A grand 200-guest Awards Gala Dinner was held at the main campus of the University of East–West Medicine.
Dr. Wang Yingqiu and Dr. Jack Fu received the World Integrative Medicine Outstanding Contribution Award, jointly signed by Academician Fan Daiming and Mr. Zheng Jianhua, Vice President of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies, and approved by representatives of 30 international organizing committee member organizations, recognizing their long-term contributions to the continued success of the World Congress on Integrative Medicine.
The World Outstanding Technology Innovation Award was presented to:
• Professor Cui Lanying (Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Sculpting)
• Mr. Lin Shengqin (Deep Negative-Pressure Bloodletting and Collateral-Activating Therapy)
Several new professional committees were formally established during the Congress, including:
• Sino–Western Integrative Medicine Committee (Professor Jiao Shunfa)
• Flat-Needle Therapy Committee (Dr. Lu Shengchun)
• Mini Needle-Knife Therapy Committee (Dr. Huang Guojian)
• Traditional Martial Arts, Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Committee (Mr. Yang Jizhou)
Outstanding speakers and volunteers were also recognized. The Gala featured performances by a guzheng ensemble and multiple martial arts masters, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.
The Congress also recognized sponsors from China and honored award-winning products and innovations, including:
• SIPIMO (诗碧曼) — hair-care solutions that do not rely on dyeing, including biological products for gray hair and hair loss
• xCAI — acupuncture supplies, as well as Chinese herbal tablets and herbal powders
• Yifang Pharmaceutical — U.S. general agent for Chinese herbal granules, and award-recognized acupuncture needles and related products
Building a Global Platform for the Future of Health
Through deep interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and cross-generational collaboration, the World Congress on Integrative Medicine reaffirmed its mission to promote a holistic, evidence-based, and human-centered global healthcare model.
Organizers emphasized that the Congress serves not only as an academic forum, but also as a catalyst for international research collaboration, education programs, clinical innovation, and policy dialogue.
With its record-breaking global reach and integrated academic vision, the Congress continues to shape the future of integrative and preventive medicine worldwide.
About the World Federation of Integrative Health (WFIH)
The World Federation of Integrative Health (WFIH) is a global organization dedicated to advancing integrative and preventive healthcare through international collaboration, scientific research, education, and policy dialogue. WFIH serves as a convening platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide.
Website and Congress Information Hub: www.WFIH.org
Phone: +1-626-215-3353
About the University of East–West Medicine
The University of East–West Medicine, the founding university of WFIH, is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and marks its 28th anniversary. The University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It offers Master’s and Doctoral (PD) degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and operates comprehensive clinical training centers.
Official Website: www.uewm.edu
Phone: +1-408-738-8889
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