Robert Chu, Ph.D., L.Ac., QME

Robert Chu is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, specializing in the Master Tung Acupuncture methods.

In his private practice in Los Angeles, he effectively treats pain, a wide variety of internal diseases, gynecological disorders, infertility, and side-effects from cancer treatments. Dr. Chu regularly volunteers at Pasadena’s Cancer Support Community, where he does a weekly Qi Gong/Stress reduction class and monthly lifestyle/nutrition class. He has also been featured as a speaker for the American Cancer Society. In July of 2004, Dr. Chu was selected as the Acupuncturist to Olympic athletes at the Olympic Trials held in Sacramento, CA.

Dr. Chu also lectures nationally and abroad on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to provide continuing education to MD’s and Acupuncturists. In 2005, he founded ITARA – International Tung’s Acupuncture Research Association, to preserve, standardize, educate, and research new applications of the Tung family system of Acupuncture with integrity, and open sharing. ITARA has now grown with branches throughout the United States, Canada, UK. NZ and Finland.

He has lectured at known Acupuncture Colleges throughout the US, and has lectured to Finland, the U.K., Canada, France, and Spain, as a dynamic and entertaining speaker.

He is presently on the faculty at Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, teaching students in the Doctorate program. He also supervises externs at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank, CA.

Dr. Chu is also a famous Chinese Martial artist. He is a second generation disciple of Ip Man (叶问), and studied with Master Hawkins Cheung and Kwan Jong Yuen. He is famous for being the subject of many magazines including Black Belt, Inside Kung Fu, and Martial Arts Illustrated, has also written many articles, co-authored Complete Wing Chun , featured in instructional DVDs and is currently on the cover of Masters Magazine.

He is equally famous for his Long Pole (棍) and Double Knives (双刀) skills, and is also expert in Hung Ga (洪家), Lama/Hop Ga (喇嘛/侠家), Tai Ji Quan (太级拳), Xing Yi (形意拳), Ba Gua Quan (八卦拳), and renowned for his Die Da Ke (跌打科) skills. He is balanced with attainments in Scholarly and Martial Achievements (文武双成) in ancient Chinese ideals.

Alan has been a disciple of Dr Robert Chu for over 20 years, learning Martial arts, Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture and herbs from his teacher and mentor.