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Chunyan Teng, OMD | Professional History |
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
Herbalist
Teacher
Researcher |
After a rigorous education in China that included five years of intensive study and training at the prestigious Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chunyan Teng received her MD (China) with special emphasis in acupuncture in 1986. Since coming to the United States in 1990, Dr. Teng has helped several thousand patients in her private practice, addressing a wide variety of problems. As a well-respected professor and clinician of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, for over 13 years, Dr. Teng has helped to bring Traditional Chinese Medicine to the US. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Teng specializes in cancer care, pain relief, and treating female disorders. Currently, Dr. Teng: - Serves as acupuncturist at the New York Acupuncture Healthcare Center in NYC and Westchester
- Serves as an acupuncturist and researcher at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-Integrative Medicine Service
- Teaches at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
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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
Dr. Teng has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since 1986. She received her TCM training at Heilongjiang University in China where she focused on neurological disorders. Dr. Teng taught TCM at U.S. colleges from 1990-2007. She was an acupuncturist for pain management and rehabilitation at the Hospital for Special Surgery from 2003-2007. Dr. Teng has lectured widely and published many articles in professional journals. In addition to her private practice, she has been working as a clinician and researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 2004.
Dr. Teng specializes in complimentary treatment and management of cancer-related pain as well as chemotherapy-associated side effects, post-surgery conditions, female disorders (including infertility), chronic degenerative conditions, fatigue, and neurological damage subsequent to neck and other surgeries. For the last 7 years, Dr. Teng has worked extensively with cancer patients, using a variety of techniques to address their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Modalities employed include acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, dietary guidance, Qi Gong for therapeutic applications, individualized movement and exercise instructions, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and Auricular (Ear) Therapy, as well as meditation.
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Responsibilities
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| 2007 - Present | Owner/operator of New York Acupuncture Healthcare Center at 305 East 72nd Street, New York, NY and at 586 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. General Acupuncture Practice. |
| 2003 - 2007 | Integrative Care Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, 635 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Acupuncture and Herbal Prescription for the treatment of pain conditions, systemic illness, irritable bowel syndrome, Chron’s disease, colitis, gynecological conditions, infertility, addiction, and menopause-related symptoms, as well as general health support and maintenance. |
2004 - Present | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Integrative Medicine Service, 303 East 65th Street, New York, NY. Specializes in the treatment and management of cancer-related pain, chemotherapy-associated side effects, fatigue, and neurological damage subsequent to neck and other surgeries. |
| 1993 - Present | Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine, 915 Broadway, New York, NY. Teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
See Academic Positions below. |
| 1993 – 2002 | Owner/Operator of Acupuncture and Herbs Center, 431 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. General Acupuncture Practice. Specialized in treatments for infertility, low bone density, and smoking-related problems. |
| 1995 – 2000 | New York College of Wholistic Health, Syosset, NY. General Acupuncture Practice. |
| 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. |
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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 Woman’s 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
