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Dr. Benjamin Apichai serves as a Professor in the Department of Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine at Bastyr University and functions as a clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. He additionally advises the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sports Medicine Club, integrating academic instruction with practical clinical training.
Education:
- MD, Medical School of Jinan University (1992)
- MS in Acupuncture, Bastyr University (1997)
His clinical expertise centers on neurological disorders including stroke, Bell's Palsy, and sciatica, alongside musculoskeletal conditions and sports medicine. Dr. Apichai advocates for nature-based healing through dietary correction, natural biological schedules, and lifestyle adjustments, viewing medicine as a guide toward holistic wellness rather than a standalone cure. His approach emphasizes Traditional Chinese Medicine's natural product framework.
Languages: Fluent in English, Thai, Lao, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Teochew enabling diverse patient communication.
Scientific Awards: No awards specified in source material.
As clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, he mentors students in real-world acupuncture applications while leading the TCM Sports Medicine Club to advance sports-related therapeutic techniques. His dual roles bridge academic theory with patient-centered practice across neurology and orthopedics.
The Bastyr Center for Natural Health serves as his primary clinical laboratory, providing hands-on training for students in diagnostic and treatment methodologies within East Asian medical traditions.
