Dr. William Wong Biography
 Dr.
William Wong is a Texas State Naturopathic Medical Association professional
member, World Sports Medicine Hall of Fame member, a Classical Naturopath,
a Ph.D. Exercise Physiologist, a Certified Athletic Trainer (AATA),
a Certified Sports Medicine Trainer (ASMA), and a Health/Fitness Consultant.
Dr. Wong has more than 23 years of professional experience in natural
health, as applied to sports medicine and rehabilitation, with the last
12 devoted almost exclusively to chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia,
Dr. Wong has authored
books on natural healing and has taught Physical Medicine at the South West
College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona. His shorter writings have appeared
in such diverse magazines as G.Q., Black Belt, Survival Guide, The Townsend
Letter for Doctors, and Well Being Journal. In 1993, he was also inducted into
the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Wing Chun Kung Fu Instructor of the Year.
Dr. Wong has been a guest
on over 500 national and local radio programs, as well as appearing on the
nationally acclaimed PBS series Healthy Living hosted by Jane Seymour. In
November 2002, Dr. Wong appeared on the Heartbeat of America show hosted by
William Shatner. Currently, using a blend of movement, nutrition, exercise and
spirituality, Dr. Wong is specializing in developing programs for longevity and
virility to help people overcome the effects of aging and the after effects of
chronic debilitating conditions.
Dr. William Wong and his
wife Michele are devoted to bringing forth information on new and effective
natural treatments for chronic illnesses, teaching little known information
about exercise and spreading their philosophy on what they've found to be the
cornerstones of a healthy and active life.
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Description |
Certification/Accomplishment |
Date |
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Physical Education and Sports Medicine |
B.S. Brooklyn
College. The Sports Medicine program was headed by the late Prof.
William Chisolm.
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1978
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Classical Naturopath |
N.D.
(Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine) Brantridge Forest, Sussex, England;
US program at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, tutored by Dr.
Charles W. Turner DC, ND, DO, D.Sc. (Brantridge closed on the death of
the director Dr. Bruce Copen in 1986. Dr. Turner died in 1983).
(Dr. Wong is NOT a Naturopathic Physician as they also use drugs and
surgery, while Classical Naturopaths cling to the founding principles of
the art). Classical Naturopaths and Board Certified Naturopaths belong
to the ANMA, while Naturopathic Physicians belong to
the AANP. |
1981
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Exercise Physiologist |
Ph.
D. In Martial Arts for the dissertation "The Application of Biomechanics
and Motor Learning to the Modern Teaching of the Martial Arts" presented
to the Soke (Grand Masters) Council, Shorinji Temple School, Hokkaido
Japan through the US branch of the school at Cleveland, Ohio. Also given
the title of Professor and the rank of Hanshi (9th Degree). |
1994
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Teacher of Physical Medicine |
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ. Taught:
Introduction to Physical Medicine, Sports Medicine and Therapeutic
Modalities. |
1994 -1997
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| World
Sports Medicine Hall of Fame |
Inductee |
1993
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| World
Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
Inductee (Wing Chun Kung Fu Instructor of the Year). Dr. Wong was the
25th disciple of the Wing Chun Grand Master Moy Yat. |
1993
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| ASMA/AATA Arcadia,
CA. |
Certified Sports Medicine Trainer |
1995 |
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AATA Arcadia, CA. |
Certified Athletic Trainer |
1978 |
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Professional Member |
Texas
State Naturopathic Medical Association. (Governing body of Naturopathic
Medicine for the State of Texas). |
2002 |
| AATA
Athletic Trainer of the Year |
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1992 |
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Brooklyn College Sports Medicine Alumni Award |
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1986 |
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Author |
10
Natural Treatments You Haven't Heard of Until Now |
2000 |
| The
Best Natural Sports Medicine Book Ever |
2003 |
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TV Appearances |
Healthy Living, Hosted by Jane Seymour |
1999 |
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Heartbeat of America, Hosted by William Shatner |
2002 |
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Regular National Radio Appearances (500+ Shows) |
Ken
Hamblin Show, National Public Health Radio's Senior Network, and Laura
Lee |
On-going |
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