Stephen T. Chang (張緒通) is a Chinese author and scholar.

Early life

Born and raised in China, Chang has been studying Taoist medicine since he was six years old in a family who has practiced medicine for well over 400 years. Chang's grandmother was a master physician, while his great-grandfather was a physician and professor to the Emperor of China (Tung Tse) and Empress Tse Shi (Ci Xi) (慈僖) as well as the first Chinese ambassador to the United States during the Benjamin Harrison administration (1889-93).

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
• Formulated numerous remedies including Chinese Herbal Formulas/Combinations/Teas, teas, skin lotions and accupowder (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

Selected bibliography

• The Great Tao ISBN 0942196015
• The Complete System of Self Healing: Internal Exercises ISBN 0942196066
• The Integral Management of Tao: Complete Achievement ISBN 0942196082
• The Tao of Sexology ISBN 0942196031
• The Complete Book of Acupuncture ISBN 0890871248
• The Tao of Balanced Diet: Secrets of a Thin and Healthy Body ISBN 0942196058
• The Crane Exercise; How To Rub Your Stomach Away
• Secrets Of A Thin Body: Permanent Weight Loss No More Cellulite Complete Healing Diet ISBN 0942196007
• Chinese Herbology ISBN 0894070231
• Burn Disease Out of Your Body ISBN 072251154X

References

• Dr Stephen T. Chang's Official Website - Foundation of Tao, Inc.