Our teaching staff have decades of experience at the forefront of Chinese medicine research and education

Among them are Dr. Tony Booker, former course leader for the University of Westminster's MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Dr. Winder W.T. Chang, lecturer, researcher, and international student liaison at China Medical University, and Professor Hung-Rong Yen, Dean of the College of Chinese Medicine at China Medical University and Director of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine at China Medical University Hospital in Taichung.

Meet Your Teachers

  • Dr. Tony Booker

    Dr. Tony Booker

    Dr. Tony Booker is an accomplished practitioner and researcher in Chinese Herbal Medicine, with extensive experience and a focus on herbal quality. As a senior lecturer at the University of Westminster, he combines his expertise in ethnopharmacy and pharmacognosy with a dedication to advancing the field of traditional medicine through innovative research.

  • Lianne Aquilina

    Lianne Aquilina

    Lianne Aquilina is an accomplished practitioner of Chinese Medicine with over 15 years of experience. She graduated with First Class Honours in Chinese Medical Acupuncture in 2005, followed by certifications in Preprepared Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulae in 2006 and Advanced Acupuncture & Classical Chinese Medicine in 2009. Lianne co-authored the textbook “Acupuncture for IVF: An Integrated Approach to Treatment Management” published by Elsevier.

  • Prof. Hung-Rong Yen

    Prof. Hung-Rong Yen

    Professor Hung-Rong Yen is a distinguished physician scientist with dual expertise in Western and Chinese medicine. As the Dean of the College of Chinese Medicine at China Medical University and the Director of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine at China Medical University Hospital, he is a leading advocate for integrating Chinese medicine with conventional care and advancing educational practices in the field.

  • Dr. Steve Woodley

    Dr. Steve Woodley

    Dr. Steve Woodley is an experienced practitioner of Chinese medicine, a teacher and researcher. His research interests are as diverse as the history, philosophy, practical techniques and molecular mechanisms of traditional medical practices. Starting with a degree in anthropology, he later developed into a practitioner and then a researcher, investigating metabolomic responses to herbs, and how this can be used to evaluate the quality and potency of herbs to detect subtle forms of adulteration. He is particularly intrigued when these areas converge and modern science helps us to understand why traditional medical practices are useful for us today.

  • Dr Shan Yu Su

    Dr Shan Yu Su

    Dr Shan Yu Su specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology and Obstetrics, TCM Oncology, Acupuncture in Gynecology and Obstetrics, and TCM Bariatrics.

    Director of TCM Obstetrics and Gynecology at China Medical University, Taiwan

  • Dr. Winder W.T. Chang

    Dr. Winder W.T. Chang is a distinguished expert in the field of pharmacy and traditional Chinese medicine. With a Ph.D. from National Taiwan University and extensive postdoctoral research experience at Academia Sinica and Leiden University, Dr. Chang has made significant contributions to the academic and practical aspects of Chinese herbal medicine. Currently, he teaches at China Medical University in Taiwan and has been involved in international education and research collaborations.

  • Jasmine Yeh

    Jasmine Yeh

    Jasmine Yeh is a seasoned Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 10 years of experience and more than 120,000 patient visits in Taiwan. She holds an M.D. in Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Jasmine specializes in treating neurological, rheumatological, immunological, and dermatological conditions, integrating acupuncture and herbal medicine for tailored treatments.

  • Anthony O’Connor

    Anthony O’Connor

    Anthony O’Connor is an experienced practitioner, educator and content creator in the field of Chinese medicine. As someone who has trained in both China and Europe his focus is on making Chinese medicine clear, accessible and authentic to its roots while also facilitating its growth and proper practice worldwide.

  • Zhi-Hua Gao

    Zhi-Hua Gao

    Zhi-Hua (Katherine) Gao is a highly accomplished physician specialising in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, educator and content creator in the field of Chinese medicine. As someone who has trained in China and worked in both Chinese hospitals and private clinics in UK, her focus is on using Chinese Medicine to help improve patient’s health and living quality, passing on the wisdoms and knowledge of Chinese Medicine and training mature TCM practitioners worldwide.

  • Dr. Peter Mayer

    Dr. Peter Mayer is a seasoned expert in both Western and Chinese Medicine, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Chinese Medicine at China Medical University (CMU) in Taiwan. He is also a practicing Chinese Medicine doctor in the Internal Medicine department at CMU Hospital. With extensive education and experience in both medical traditions, Dr. Mayer plays a significant role in teaching and advancing Chinese Medicine.

  • Greg Zimmerman

    Greg Zimmerman

    Greg Zimmerman is a teacher and practitioner of Traditional East Asian Medicine, acupuncture, and tuina focused on the theory and applications of classical East Asian medicine, practical and effective herb and formula use, traditional diagnosis and pattern differentiation, and acupuncture research.

  • Dr. Martin Fitzgerald

    Dr. Martin Fitzgerald

    Chinese medicine practitioner, researcher, and lecturer with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He began his career as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry before graduating in Chinese acupuncture from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in 2005. He later earned a PhD in Ethnopharmacology (Chinese Herbal Medicine) from the University of Westminster, and holds postgraduate training in Korean and Japanese acupuncture systems.