Dr. Xioali Chen’s practice is, for her, a calling. “Using Chinese Medicine to heal wounds, treat illness, and prevent diseases is my holy mission. My intention is to always practice with a kind heart.” With more than 25 years of clinical experience in China and the United States, Dr. Chen treats a wide range of conditions. Dr. Chen is particularly interested in the following areas:
Dr. Chen supervises interns on teaching and observation shifts, and practices privately, at the NCNM Clinic. Her treatments include acupuncture (plum-blossom needling therapy, three-edge needling therapy), moxibustion (cupping therapy, gua sha therapy), herbs, diet, qigong, taiji, and Chinese massage. In addition, she practices privately at Kwan-yin Healing Arts Center in northwest Portland.
Understanding the intimate relationship between nature, humans, and our health, Dr. Chen became interested in classical Chinese medicine’s holistic treatment approach because of its focus on the uniqueness of each individual’s condition. She studied and taught at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where she received three degrees: Bachelor of Medicine in Chinese Medicine, Master of Medicine in Acupuncture, and Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture.
As assistant professor and associate dean of classical Chinese medicine at NCNM, Dr. Chen teaches Acupuncture & Moxibustion Theory, Acupuncture & Moxibustion Techniques, Clinical Case Presentation, and Traditional Mentorship Tutorial. She has published three books: Chinese-English Clinical Moxibustion, Experimental Acupuncture Science, and Acupuncture and Immunology. She has also published extensively in professional journals and won several excellence awards for her doctoral thesis on the effects of small-corn moxibustion on the cellular immunity in rats with rheumatoid arthritis. As a chief researcher, she has participated in several studies including a case series on depression associated with menopause (2003-2005). She is currently involved in a project through NCNM’s Helfgott Research Institute studying the effects of adjunctive acupuncture in the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia (a voice disorder).
When she is not practicing, teaching, or researching, Dr. Chen enjoys Taiji and Qigong, hiking, gardening, and cooking traditional Chinese foods.
Curriculum Vitae
Updated Feb. 17, 2009
EDUCATION
Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, Sichuan, Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture, 1991-1994
Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, Sichuan, Master of Medicine, Acupuncture, 1984-1987
Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, Sichuan, Bachelor of Medicine, Chinese Medicine, 1978-1983
TEACHING AND LECTURING
National College of Natural Medicine
Portland, Oregon
Assistant Professor
2006-present
Instructor
2002-2006
Classes taught
Acu-moxa Therapeutics
2008-present
Mentorship Tutorial (periodically)
2003-present
Acupuncture Points V
2003-present
Acupuncture Techniques V
2003-present
Acupuncture Points VI
2003-present
Case Presentation
2003-present
Clinical Observation
2002-present
Clinical Internship
2002-present
Chengdu University of TCM
Chengdu, China
Associate Professor
1996-2002
Classes taught
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1996-2002
Medical Classics
1996-2002
Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1996-2002
Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1996-2002
Experimental Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1996-2002
Chengdu University of TCM
Chengdu, China
Instructor
1987- 1995
Classes taught
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1987- 1995
Medical Classics
1987- 1995
Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1987- 1995
Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1987- 1995
Fundamentals of Internal Medicine of TCM
1987- 1995
Chengdu University of TCM
Chengdu, China
Assistant Instructor
1984-1987
Classes taught
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1984-1987
Classical Chinese Medicine
1984-1987
Schools of Chinese
1984-1987
Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1984-1987
Fundamentals of TCM.
1984-1987
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Faculty development committee, NCNM
2007-current
Assistant Professor and Clinical Supervisor, National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)
2006-current
Associate Dean of Classical Chinese Medicine, NCNM
2006-2007
Instructor and Clinical Supervisor, National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)
2002-2006
Dean of International Education College, Chengdu University of TCM, China
2002
Council Member of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Branch, China
2002
Author and editor of the national altitude TCM education textbook of the new century elected by National TCM Altitude Education Association, China
2001
Council Member of pain specialty of the China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Acupuncture Clinic Branch.
2001
Associate Dean of Acupuncture and Tuina College of Chengdu University of TCM, China
1998-2002
Council Member of the China Association of Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Branch, China
1997-current
Associate Professor, Chengdu University of TCM and Vice-chief Physician at Acupuncture Department of Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University ofTCM, China
1996-2002
Director of the Experimental Acupuncture Research Center, Chengdu University of TCM, China
1996-1998
Instructor, Chengdu University of TCM and Physician at Acupuncture Department of Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM
1987-1995
Member of China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1985-current
Member of China Association of Chinese Medicine
1984-current
Assistant Instructor in Acupuncture and Tuina College of Chengdu University of TCM
1984-1987
Resident Physician in TCM Department of Zigong Hospital, China.
1983-1984
Intern at Department of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Acupuncture and Tuina of Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, China
1982-1983
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Effect of adjunctive acupuncture in the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia
2003-current
Case series on depression associated with menopause
2003-2005
Chief Researcher, Research of the Functional Location of Eyes and Twelve Regular Meridians, Provincial government funded research project, Sichuan, China.
1999-2002
Chief Researcher, Influence of Small-corn Moxibustion on the Immune Function in Adjuvant Arthritis in Rats. National Scientific Fund, China
1998-2001
Chief Researcher, Research of the Treatment Mechanism on Diabetic Neuropathy by Acupuncture, Provincial government funded research project, Sichuan, China.
1998-2001
Chief Researcher, Research of the combined Electro-warm and herbs on Shenque (CV-8) Preventing Senility, Provincial government funded research project, Sichuan, China.
1998-2000
Chief Researcher, Research of the Treatment of the Scar by Using Herbs and Massage externally, provincial government funded research project, Sichuan, China.
1996-1999
Chief Pursuer, Research of the Prevention and treatment for the Symptoms due to equation of time and in shifts by TCM, National Scientific Fund research project, China
1994-1999
Chief Researcher, “The Relationship between the eyes and the twelvemeridians & the Research of the Electrical Physiology about AmelioratingVision Function by Acupuncture,” funded by National Scientific Foundation, China
1993-1995
Chief Researcher, “Research in the Relationship between the eyes and the twelve meridians & the Mechanism of the Ameliorating Vision Function by Acupuncture,” Funded by National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
1991-1994
Chief Researcher, “Experimental Researches on Some Peripheral Mechanism in Analgesic Effect of Electro-acupuncture ‘Hegu’ (LI 4) at Different Times,”the subject of Doctoral Degree thesis of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
1991-1994
AWARDS
• Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award, National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)
2008
• Making a Difference Hua Tuo Award, National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)
2008
• Los Angeles International Golden Award in the 15th World Conference of TCM, Los Angeles, CA USA. Thesis “Effect of Moxa Grain Moxibustion on TNF- α, IFN-γ, Levels of Rheumatoid Arthritis Rats”
2003
• Certificate of excellence thesis “Influence of Small-corn Moxibustion on the Cellular Immunity in Adjuvant Arthritis Rats” has been appraised first class award by Experimental Acupuncture Branch of the Chinese Acupuncture Academy & Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and MoxibustionMay, 2002
2002
• “Outstanding contribution Ph.D.” Award in 2000 in Sichuan Province, China
2000
• Honorary Certificate of Scientific and Technological Achievement Third Class, for “The research on therelationship between eyes and twelve meridians & Electrical Physiology Research of the Ameliorating Vision Function by Acupuncture” Awarded by the National Administration of TCM, China.
1995
• Thesis “Effects on the Acupuncture Analgesic Effect and the Amount of in Plasma of the Rabbits Injured Soft Tissue after Electro-acupuncture “Hegu” (LI 4) Point at Different Times” has been appraised third class of excellence science and technology thesis by Chengdu City Science and Technology Association.August 1995
1995
• Honorary Certificate of Scientific and Technological Achievement second Class for “The Relationship between the eyes and the 12 meridians & the Mechanism Research of the Ameliorating Vision Function by Acupuncture” Awarded by the Sichuan Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
1995
• Honorary Certificate of Scientific and Technological Achievement Third Class for “The Relationship between the eyes and the 12 meridians & the Mechanism Research of the Ameliorating Vision Function by Acupuncture” Awarded by the Sichuan Province Government
1994
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Community service for Health Lecture, Mercy & Wisdom, 2008
Community service for the Health Fair, September 2008 AHSC
Community service for Health Lecture, Mercy & Wisdom, 2007
Community service for the Health Fair, September 2007 AHSC
Volunteering for Health Lecture, Natural Health Center (NCNM), Feb. 2007
Volunteering for Health Lecture, Pettygrove Clinic, May 2007
Community service for the Health Fair, September 2006 AHSC
Community service for Health Lecture, Mercy & Wisdom, Dec. 2006
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Courses
Dr. Chen teaches the following:
CCM622 Acu-Moxa Points V
CCM623 Acu-Moxa Techniques V
CCM909 Clinical Internship Rotation
CCM809 Clinical Observation Rotation
CCM993 Master Thesis II
CCM999 Master Thesis III
CCM982 Traditional Mentorship
