About Dr. Zhu

Dr. Zhu consulting with a patient

Dr. Bindi Zhu takes a holistic approach to wellness using acupuncture that encompasses both conventional and traditional medicine. By combining the information made available through modern diagnostic methods and traditional Chinese medicine, a wealth of knowledge is made available for diagnosis. With 35 years experience, Dr. Zhu is a pioneer in the integration of conventional and Chinese medicine. By combining these two approaches and working with your foundation of caregivers, Dr. Zhu can help you reach your health potential.

He believes that his patients should have a thorough understanding of his integrative approach to medicine and a clear explanation of their diagnosis. When reviewing each patient’s medical records and taking a thorough history, Dr. Zhu gives a diagnosis based on conventional and Chinese medicine.

When making a diagnosis, Dr. Zhu takes into account the individual’s constitution, stress level, emotional changes, and illness- factors that vary as widely as fingerprints do. Therefore, no single treatment can adequately treat all conditions, but requires an individualized treatment plan contingent on the presentation of each syndrome.

Chinese medicine emphasizes the differentiation of syndromes; that means that even within the same “disease,” each stage (e.g. pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause) will have a different treatment. In addition, each individual presents their symptoms in a way unique to their body’s constitution. For example, when treating hypertension, traditional Chinese medicine subdivides the disorder further into four different types. The corresponding treatment will differ for each presentation.

Using 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Zhu will explain your diagnosis according to conventional and Chinese medicine. He’ll lay out a treatment plan explaining how many treatments you’ll need, how long it will take for you to see results, and what you can do to prevent a reoccurrence of the problem. He’ll discuss what treatments are appropriate for your condition, whether it’s acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese therapeutic massage, cupping, electro-stimulation, or a custom-made herbal formula, etc.

Education

1983, Medical Doctor, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, First Hospital.

1989, Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. Heilongjiang University School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, First Hospital.

1992, Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine, Heilongjiang University School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, First Hospital.

Academic Awards

Award for Excellent Achievement, Heilongjiang Province Food and Drug Administration. Treatment of Glomerular Protinuria Using Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1989.

Award for Excellent Achievement, Heilongjiang Province Food and Drug Administration. Effect of Total Saponin in Panax Ginseng on B cells and D Cells of Pancreatic Islets of Alloxan Diabetic Mice: Serologic and Quantitative Analysis of Immunocytochemistry. 1991.

Award for Excellent Achievement, Chinese National Food and Drug Administration. Clinical and Experimental Studies in the Treatment of Chronic Glomerulonephritis Using the Herbal Formula Shi Quan Yu Zhen. 1992

Guest Speaking Events

2012
American Chemical Society Health Fair ( Austin, TX)
Central Austin Stroke Support Group at St. David’s Rehabilitation Center ( Austin, TX)
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Seniors Wellness Fair ( Austin, TX)

2011
Continuing Acupuncture Education for license Acupuncturist ( Houston and Dallas, TX)

2010
Continuing Acupuncture Education for license Acupuncturist ( Houston and Dallas, TX)

2009
American Lung Association continuing education conference for healthcare practitioners ( Seton Hospital at Austin)

2007
National Multiple Sclerosis Society ( New Braunfels, TX)
St. Stephen’s Health and Wellness Fair ( Austin, TX)
Continuing medical education program for the medical staff (University of Texas at Austin)

2006
College of Pharmacy Student Association (Austin, TX)
IBM women’s club and the IBM Hispanic’s club

2005
Women Partners in Health (Austin, TX)
Asian Pharmacy Students Association (UT at Austin)
St. David’s Rehabilitation Center

2004
Association of Professionals in Student Affairs “Professional Development Day” (University of Texas at Austin)

2003
Health south, Rehabilitation Hospital (Austin, TX)

2002
Family Practice Residency Program, Darnall Army Community Hospital (Ft Hood, TX)

2000
The Liver Foundation of Central Texas (Austin, TX)
First International Club, invitation to speak on integrated medicine by Mexican consulate

1999
NCCAOM continuing education for licensed acupuncturists (Dallas, TX)

1996
HIV Wellness Center (Austin, TX)
American Heart Association, “Women and Health Seminar” (Georgetown, TX)
The Tejas Club at University of Texas (Austin, TX)

1995
Williamson County and Cities Health District (Round Rock, TX )
Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Continuing education for licensed acupuncturists (Seattle, WA)

Publications

Managing Menopause with Traditional Chinese Medicine. West Austin News. 8:2-3, 2002.

Quit Smoking with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Texas Triangle. 6:21-22, 2002.

Correlation Between Differentiation of Syndromes and Immunology. Medicine of Communication. 1: 6-7, 1992.

Studies on the Correlation Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Differentiation of Syndromes and Experimental Indexes. ACTA Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology. 6:43-46, 1990.

Treatment on Atrophic Gastritis with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Heilongjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 6:21-22, 1990.

Clinical and Experimental Studies on Effects on Chinese Herbal Formulas and Acupuncture on Chronic Primary Glomerulonephritis. The First International Academic Symposium on the Treatment of Kidney Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tiangin, China, 1990

The Popularity of a Confucian School of Idealist Philosophy and the Doctrine on Five Element Theory and Six Types of Factors in Nature. Information of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology. 1:9-11, 1990.

Clinical Observation of Gastric Ulcers Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Journal of Chang chun college of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1:38-39, 1989.

Clinical Studies on Sciatic Neuritis Using Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture. Heilongjiang Journal of Medicine and Pharmacology. 6:30-31, 1989.

Treatment of Glomerular Proteinuria Using Traditional Chinese Medicine. Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine. 3: 27-28, 1989.

Monocytopenia Syndrome Treated by Tonifying Herbal Powder. Heilongjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 4:36-37, 1989.

Clinical and experimental studies in treatment of chronic and primary Glomerulonephritis with Shiquanyuzheng capsules. National Conference of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kidney Disease. Hangzhou, China, 1989.

Exploration of Tan Yin Syndrome. Countryside Medicine. 2:26-27, 1986.