Biography: Dr. William Wong
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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
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Certification/Accomplishment
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Date
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Physical Education and Sports Medicine
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B.S. Brooklyn College. The Sports Medicine
program was headed by the late Prof. William Chisolm. |
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.
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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 |
| AATA Arcadia, CA. |
Certified Athletic Trainer |
1978 |
| Professional Member |
Texas State Naturopathic Medical Association.
(Governing body of Naturopathic Medicine for the State of Texas).
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2002 |
| AATA Athletic Trainer of the Year |
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1992 |
| Brooklyn College Sports Medicine Alumni
Award |
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1986 |
| Author |
10 Natural Treatments You Haven't
Heard of Until Now |
2000 |
| The Best Natural Sports Medicine Book
Ever |
2003 |
| TV Appearances |
Healthy Living, Hosted by Jane Seymour
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1999 |
| Heartbeat of America, Hosted by William
Shatner |
2002 |
| 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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