Brings together internationally renowned scholars, clinical experts, and traditional lineage holders in Tai Chi (Taiji), Qigong, and integrative health, advancing evidence-based research and professional practice in mind–body health.
Features world-leading Tai Chi lineage holders and mind–body practice experts, focused on the cultural, historical, and embodied dimensions of traditional movement-based practices, and their integration within contemporary integrative health and medicine.
Provides a platform to share the latest international developments in Tai Chi and Qigong, to foster global exchange and collaboration,
and to identify concrete areas of cooperation in education, research, clinical practice, and cultural exchange.
The World Taiji Science (WTSF) is dedicated to promoting the global development and exchange of Tai Chi, Qigong, and integrative health practices. Through the International Tai Chi and Integrative Health Conference (ITIC) and related outreach programs, WTSF brings together Tai Chi masters, health professionals, educators, and leaders from around the world.
ITIC events include international conferences, leadership summits, workshops, master demonstrations, and public engagement activities, creating an open and professional platform that supports the integration of traditional mind-body practices with modern health and wellness approaches.
Hosted: Stanford Wushu Club
Co-Hosted: World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF)
Time: March 21, 2026 form 9:30am – 12:00pm
Place: TBD
Contact Organization: Email: wtsf@wtsf.org or call: 408 582 8260。
The Stanford Tai Chi and Integrative Health Conference brings together internationally renowned scholars, clinical experts, and traditional lineage holders in Tai Chi (Taiji), Qigong, and integrative health.Through interdisciplinary collaboration—including evidence-based research presentations, clinical and educational lectures, and immersive experiential training—the conference explores the scientific foundations, educational significance, and cultural dimensions of traditional movement-based mind–body practices within contemporary integrative health and medicine.The conference aims to advance research, clinical practice, and professional continuing education in the field of mind–body health.
The Stanford Tai Chi and Integrative Health Conference brings together internationally renowned scholars, clinical experts, and traditional lineage holders in Tai Chi (Taiji), Qigong, and integrative health.Through interdisciplinary collaboration—including evidence-based research presentations, clinical and educational lectures, and immersive experiential training—the conference explores the scientific foundations, educational significance, and cultural dimensions of traditional movement-based mind–body practices within contemporary integrative health and medicine.The conference aims to advance research, clinical practice, and professional continuing education in the field of mind–body health.
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
The Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine serves as the official Stanford Event Organizer and assumes primary responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of the conference.
World Tai Chi Science Federation
WTSF serves as a co-host of the conference, contributing to program development and collaborative coordination, and providing academic, logistical, and related support for the conference.
President of the World Taiji Science Federation and Executive Chairman of the World Wushu Open Championships, he also serves as a member of the Kung Fu Committee of the International Wushu Federation and as a Commissioner of the California Acupuncture Board. A globally recognized Chen-style Tai Chi master, he is a pioneer of Medical Taiji education and a leading advocate for integrating traditional martial arts with modern scientific research.
OPENING REMARKS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
He is a professor of Epidemiology & Population Health and Neurology at Stanford University, specializing in neuroepidemiology, cognitive aging, and dementia. His research focuses on risk factors and interventions for neurodegenerative disease. He directs the NIH Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and co-directs the master’s program in Epidemiology & Clinical Research, and is an Honorary Skou Professor at Aarhus University.
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Tenured professor and PhD advisor at UIUC, Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology, associate editor of SCI journals, and WTSF funding president. Research focuses on physical activity measurement and evaluation, health promotion, youth fitness standards, obesity intervention mechanisms, and bone health, with extensive experience in international academic collaboration and scholarly leadership.
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PANEL MODERATOR
President and Co-founder of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in California, he holds master’s degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Business Administration, including an MBA from Stanford. With over 40 years of experience in Asian culture, entrepreneurship, and healthcare education, he is dedicated to advancing integrative medicine globally.
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MD trained at UCSF, board certified in Family Medicine, with fellowships in obstetrics-gynecology and sports medicine. Has worked at Stanford since 1987 in research, patient care, and medical informatics. Currently Program Director of Medical Tai Chi, and Medicine & Horsemanship, Equine-imity Stress Reduction in the Company of Horses, based at Webb Ranch.
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Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, focusing on climate and health. She leads interdisciplinary curriculum development and advances whole-person care integrating climate resilience, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and emergency medicine to promote sustainable and resilient health systems.
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She is a Stanford adjunct professor, board-certified clinical molecular geneticist, and biotech entrepreneur. Trained at Cornell and Stanford, she founded iDNA Inc., worked at Incyte and DNA Direct, mentors innovators, teaches genomic and traditional Chinese medicine, and co-founded Stanford’s Hub for AI Wellbeing and Longevity.
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PANEL MODERATOR
Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.
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PANEL MODERATOR
Experience an inspiring full-day program at Stanford featuring scientific lectures by leading experts, guided practice led by renowned experts, and opportunities for meaningful exchange. The day includes group practice sessions, a collective photo, tea breaks, lunch, and an evening networking reception. Enjoy exceptional Tai Chi, Qigong, and Wushu performances by internationally recognized experts.
A 19th-generation Chen family Taijiquan inheritor and 11th-generation direct lineage holder, he is among the most influential figures in modern Chen-style Taijiquan, 9 Duan master and national intangible cultural heritage inheritor, he has devoted decades to research, teaching, preservation, and international promotion through systematic training, publications, and worldwide seminars and cultural exchange.
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TAI CHI DEMO
Yang Style Taiji disciple, 9 Duan, Fifth-generation inheritor of Yang-style Tai Chi. Currently serves as the President of the Xi’an Yongnian Yang-style Tai Chi Association, and concurrently holds positions as a member of the Chinese Wushu Association and Vice Chairman of the Tai Chi Committee of Shaanxi Province. Recognized as a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Yang-style Tai Chi.
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TAI CHI DEMO
He is a leading Tai Chi master from China, trained from childhood in a renowned martial family. He remained undefeated in hundreds of competitions, won multiple national titles, and devoted his life to teaching Tai Chi worldwide, educating over 30,000 students, promoting health culture harmony balance resilience mindfulness respect unity excellence tradition discipline legacy ethics community service peace continuity.
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TAI CHI DEMO
Associate Professor at Zhejiang International Studies University and Xixi Scholar, she is a Taijiquan all-around champion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and consecutive National Games. A national sports medalist and expert committee member, she leads national projects and researches Chinese martial arts culture and Taijiquan health preservation and academic education.
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TAI CHI DEMO
This list outlines the full program, encompassing full-day speakers and participants in the subsequent two days of activities. It will be updated progressively, and the final lineup remains subject to change due to international travel, visa considerations, or other logistical factors.
An atmospheric scientist with a PhD from the University of Chicago, she is Professor Emerita at Georgia Tech. Her work spans climate dynamics, extreme weather, decision-making under deep uncertainty, and philosophy of science. She has published 190+ papers, authored textbooks, leads a climate applications network, advises policymakers, and bridges climate science, policy, and contemplative practice.
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Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.
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A lifelong martial artist with over 20 years of training, he is a board member of USAWKF, a certified Tai Chi master, international-level judge, and national Wushu team leader and coach who has participated in official World Wushu Championships. An award-winning Wushu and Qigong champion, he has taught Tai Chi at Stanford University and Santa Rosa Junior College and is the founder of Wu Academy.
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Dr. Eric Tao is a full professor at California State University Monterey Bay, and CEO of the Silicon Valley Research Institute. He served as the president of the University of East-West Medicine from 2018 to 2022. A UC Irvine Ph.D., he specializes in AI, HealthTech, and entrepreneurship. He has led multiple universities and contributes significantly to tech leadership in Silicon Valley and globally.
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A physician-scientist whose NIH research contributed to an FDA-approved cancer vaccine. His work integrates biofield therapy, Tai Chi, and Qigong into veteran and pain care, demonstrating significant benefits for traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, long COVID, and whole-person health.
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Professor Weng Qixiu holds a PhD in Sports Science and is a professor at San José State University, USA. He serves as President of the American College Taiji Federation and Honorary Dean of the Taiji College at the International Medical University, with extensive leadership experience in martial arts organizations.
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Dr. Montalvo is a Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. His work combines biomechanics, exercise physiology, and multi-omics to study human performance. He leads data analysis for the NIH-funded MoTrPAC project and integrates martial arts and Taiji into evidence-based exercise medicine.
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Doctor of Classical Chinese Medicine with over thirty years of clinical experience and extensive research training in China. Founder and director of a leading Qigong and Tai Chi institute, consultant in integrative medicine, wellness, and medical cost reduction, and author of two influential books widely used in mind-body and integrative health programs worldwide, internationally recognized.
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Accepted conference abstracts will be compiled and published in the Journal of Taiji Science (JTS) as a comprehensive scholarly article.
An educational science PhD, distinguished professor, and doctoral supervisor specializing in high-altitude sports science, hypoxia, and exercise health. He has led major national research projects, supervised numerous graduate students, and made significant contributions to sports education, scientific research, talent cultivation, discipline development, and international academic collaboration worldwide.
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She is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Shanghai University of Sport with a PhD in Education. A former visiting scholar at Indiana University, she is an international A-level Qigong judge, national fitness instructor, and eighth-dan practitioner. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, international exchange, and the global promotion of Qigong and martial arts.
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Professor and doctoral supervisor; Director of the Traditional Sports and Health Research Center at Beijing Sport University. Holds senior leadership roles in national and international rehabilitation and traditional medicine organizations, and serves as principal investigator of a national-level Traditional Chinese Medicine preventive health and exercise-based conditioning research project.
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GUEST SPEAKER
Dean of the School of Physical Education (Taiji School) at Henan Polytechnic University, Professor, Master’s and Doctoral Supervisor. He oversees the school’s administrative and teaching affairs and is a leading figure in the development of the university’s Taijiquan discipline, committed to advancing education and research in Taijiquan.
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GUEST SPEAKER
Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education at Henan Polytechnic University. He leads the provincial key discipline of Taijiquan, has directed national and provincial research projects, published multiple monographs, edited a “14th Five-Year Plan” textbook, and authored over 60 academic papers.
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Professor and PhD supervisor at Guangdong University of Technology,
head of the Institute of Interactive and Visual Information and vice director of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Human Sports Performance Science. His research focuses on computer vision, human-computer interaction, and VR/AR, with over twenty funded projects, 100+publications, patents, and academic service.
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Renowned finance expert and Tai Chi scholar; national think-tank advisor, founder of a Tai Chi cultural brand, and academy president. Former senior executive at leading global financial institutions, managing over RMB 10 billion. Dedicated to Tai Chi cultural innovation and industry development, integrating traditional martial arts with modern economic thinking.
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Professor at Xi’an Sports University. Associate Professor specializing in Tongbei martial arts, with expertise in Fanquan, Pigua, Bajiquan, and traditional weapons. Focuses on classical practice, combat application, and comparative studies. Has published over fifty papers and delivered lectures internationally, including in the United States, Singapore, and Turkey.
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Professor and doctoral supervisor at Fujian Normal University. His research focuses on ethnic traditional sports, sports-related intangible cultural heritage, sports anthropology, and sports history. His recent work emphasizes Tai Chi and dragon boat culture, supported by extensive fieldwork conducted in both China and the United States.
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Associate-level research administrator at a leading Chinese university, with 18 years’ experience in international science and technology cooperation. Formerly worked six years in corporate quality management in the United States and Canada. Trained in Chen Tai Chi, promoting theoretical study, public training, and standardized modern dissemination and cultural outreach.
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Chief physician with 36 years of clinical experience in oncology and disease prevention. Trained in medicine and oncology, she integrates Tai Chi theory and practice, exploring its scientific and clinical value to improve physical and mental health, particularly for cancer patients, through education, research, and evidence-based clinical application in worldwide health programs and initiatives.
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Professor Meng is a graduate supervisor at Dalian University of Technology and leader in Exercise and Human Science. Her research focuses on exercise intervention for chronic diseases, youth health promotion, and biomechanics. She has led major national projects, published extensively, developed MOOCs, and received the Baogang Excellent Teacher Award.
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A renowned expert in Daoyin Yangsheng and Qigong and a direct disciple of Professor Zhang Guangde of Beijing Sport University, she is an international-level Qigong instructor and judge with extensive experience in international competitions. She has delivered over 800 classes and trained more than 10,000 students worldwide.
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Director of Wushu Department at Nanjing Sport Institute, PhD supervisor and international judge. Academic leader of Jiangsu Qinglan Program, visiting scholar at Chinese Culture University. Expert for national Taijiquan and Exercise Prescription programs, principal investigator of major grants, author, and award-winning coach, with extensive teaching, research, and international training experience.
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Independent fitness researcher and exercise expert, inventor of the Fitness Tai Chi Ball. Former national team athlete, elite coach, and fitness entrepreneur. Founder of OS-PRO Fitness Studio, published multiple scientific studies, author, and invited speaker at international conferences including Harvard University, with global influence in training innovation and health research.
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