Craig Williams studied Chinese medicine and Western herbs with Michael Tierra before pursing a master's degree in Oriental medicine. He studied at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in New Mexico. While there, he also studied TCM diagnosis privately with Ping Chen, author of a well-known book on diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to his studies in traditional Chinese medicine, he studied ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico.
Mr. Williams finished his master's degree at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and undertook a private tutorial in ayurveda with Dr. David Frawley shortly thereafter. He currently operates a private practice in Austin, Texas, specializing in gynecology. He also serves as a clinic supervisor at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Craig is a certified East West Herbalist and is an approved tutor for students at the East West School of Herbology.
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Previous Articles
The Alchemy of Listening
May 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 5)
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 3)
Charging the Lower Dan Tian
January 1, 2026 (Vol 27, Issue 1)
Intentional Points
October 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 10)
Summertime Sadness
August 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 8)
It’s Hip to Treat OA With Acupuncture
June 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 6)
Fibrocystic Breast Changes, the Liver & Phlegm
March 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 3)
3 Points for Challenging Pain and Insomnia
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 1)
Flow of the Seasons
November 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 11)
Balancing Earth: Spleen Points
September 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 9)
Acute Pain: Needling Opposite Sides
July 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 7)
Patterns and Personalities: Summer Heat
June 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 6)
Heat and Depression: Cooling Combinations
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
"Clear Vision": A Case Study
March 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 3)
Needles and Yin: Beyond the Kidney Meridian
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
Preparing for Winter: 3 Key Concepts to Keep in Mind
November 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 11)
Acupuncture for "Long Everything"
September 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
Point Combinations for "Long Loneliness"
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Sleep and Longevity: Point Combinations
May 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
Stomach on Fire: Herbal Formulas for GERD
April 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Three Points for Hypertension
January 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
