Master Tung Lineage of Acupuncture
Master Tung lineage of acupuncture is a distinctive style of acupuncture practice that originated from Master Tung Ching-Chang, a renowned acupuncturist from Taiwan. This style is characterized by its unique set of acupuncture points and methods passed down through generations within Master Tung’s family.
This comprehensive course, a total of 36 academic hours, designed to introduce Acupuncturists to the 5 Zang channels system which is lesser known in the western countries. Participants won’t only learn new ‘extra’ points but also the foundation, principles & methods and MOST importantly how to understand the ‘new’ concept of channels in Tung Acupuncture.
Master Tung style is renowned for its clinical efficacy. Since Tung passed away in 1975 in Taiwan, his Acupuncture family lineage is gaining popularity worldwide due to its success in treating not only pain related disorders but also internal medicine diseases. Tung’s Acupuncture is not just a collection of extra points; it’s a complete acupuncture tradition that emphasise the 5 zang channels, holographic imaging and unique diagnostic & needling areas and techniques.
If you want to enhance your practice’s clinical effectiveness, this is the CPD event for you.
Course syllabus
The Foundation course will include the following:
- Background of Tung lineage, general introduction, principles and methods
- Most commonly points (about 120-150 points, point pairs & combinations)
- Demonstrations and practice – Hands on practice.
The introduction section will include the following:
- Tung Ching Chang – background.
- 14 channels approach vs 5 zang approach.
- the 12 zones in the body.
- The shen jing concept.
- The dao ma needle technique.
- The Dong qi method.
- Long retention of needles.
- Holographic needling.
- Guiding needling technique.
- Zang fu bie tong method.
Most commonly used points of zones 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9, 10-10.
In total 120-150 Tung Acupuncture points.
Important notes
- This foundation course which will give the students the confidence, knowledge and practical abilities to start a beautiful journey in this style of acupuncture.
- Gil bring unique material translated from original sources which is not available to the English readers and share his vast knowledge and experience from years of studies and practice.
- After teaching In England, Portugal and Mexico, it is the first time that Taiwan Tung Acupuncture course will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Gil teaches the Taiwanese style of Master Tung Acupuncture which is very less known to western acupuncturists and also very effective in clinical settings.
- The course is very comprehensive, including hands-on practice & much theoretical hours and can’t be compared to short courses offered in the market. Later on, advanced course are available to continue deepen your knowledge
- After the cours relevant groups on social media and direct communication with Gil would be available to support the learning pathway.
The Program & dates
- 3 hours online class on October 22nd, 2025 (18-21:00)
- 2 weekends classes on October 25-26 and November 15-16 (Saturday & Sunday 9:30-1830)
- 1 Q&A online class after the class (18-19:00)
- Total of 36 academic hours
The course spans five full academic days, priced at €150 per day, total of €750.
Take advantage of the early bird discount! save 15% when you register by September 1, 2025
Accredited by NVA (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Acupunctuur) code AT
Accredited by Zhong 36 NAPs in categorie 1
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About The Speaker Dr. Gil Ton Ph.D
Gil Ton is a Chinese medicine practitioner, lecturer and researcher since 2011. He has lived in Asia for a total of 7 years, in which he gained an extensive and unique academic and clinical practice experiences in acupuncture. He obtained his Doctorate degree in Acupuncture Science and graduated from China Medical University, Taichung Taiwan. As well in recent years, he participated as a speaker in several international conferences, taught in several different academies and obtained a number of academic awards.
His passion and interest for the theory of channels and collaterals started in Israel, where he studied this theory with his teacher Shaun Goodman. Later, in between 2011-2012, he lived in Beijing, China and continue to study and internship with the late Prof. Wang Ju-Yi [李國政] at the institute of Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine. Between 2015-2021, he has completed his postgraduate degrees under the supervision of Professor Yu-Chen Lee [李育臣], the director of the Acupuncture department and work as a lecturer and research fellow at the Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, in China Medical University. During his years in Taiwan he studied Taiwan Master Tung Acupuncture with Prof. Lee Kuo Cheng [李國政].
His research interests involve Acupuncture science and the role of connective tissue in the theory of channels and collaterals and the clinical and cost-effectiveness benefits of acupuncture treatment. He published 6 scientific papers about Acupuncture, Laser Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.