Dr. Stephen T. Chang
Early life
Born and raised in China, Chang has been familiar with Taoist medicine since he was six years old in a family who has practiced medicine for well over 400 years. Chang's great-grandfather was a physician and professor to the Emperor of China (Tung Tse) and Empress Tse Shi (Ci Xi) as well as the first Chinese ambassador to the United States during the Benjamin Harrison administration (1889-93). His grandmother was a master-physician.
Career
Former President of the Chinese Medicine Research Institute in San Francisco, California, in the United States. Former Vice-President of the Chinese Medical Assoc. in Japan. Founder of The Foundation of Tao in San Francisco, California. His books are used in universities and as hospital texts, He has influenced laymen, professionals and celebrities alike, including Sofia Loren and Mario Lopez. Notoriety came over 30 years ago with the release of The Original Dr. Chang's "Long Life" tea worldwide. Formulated numerous remedies including Chinese Herbal Formulas/Combinations/Teas, teas, skin lotions and acupowder (acupowder). Holds degrees in medicine, law, theology and philosophy Honorable Professor at; University of Beijing, The Peoples University, China, Chung Wa University, China. Ai Ji University, Japan, Oslo University, Norway, Among Others. Taught and lectured at universities around the world on Taoist medicine and lifestyle at; University Of California, Berkeley, Stanford University CA, The Chinese Medical Assoc., London, University Of California, Santa Cruz, CA, 5 Branches School of Chinese Medicine, Santa Cruz, CA, Chi Nei Tsang Inst., Berkeley, CA., University Of Tao Management, China.
Books
Dr. Chang is the author of several books translated in over ten languages with over a million copies sold including:
'The Great Tao'
'The Complete System of Self Healing: Internal Exercises'
'The Integral Management of Tao: Complete Achievement'
'The Tao of Sexology' (Out-of-Print)
'The Complete Book of Acupuncture'
'The Tao of Balanced Diet'
'The Crane Exercise' (Out-of-Print)