The semi-structured interview was adopted to in-depth interview Professor

SUN Shentian

a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine

on the integration and development of acupuncture and neurology. In the interview

we traced the first "ward of acupuncture and neurology" in China

established by Professor

SUN Shentian

and the origin of his proposal

"transcranial repeated needling stimulation therapy"

aiming at advancing the development of acupuncture discipline. Professor

SUN Shentian

explained that the ward of acupuncture and neurology was established under specific historical conditions

on account of the relationship between acupuncture and nerves and the characteristics of the neurological diseases

as well as the personal practical knowledge and his unique clinical experience. In order to specify the point selection of scalp acupuncture and further expound its mechanism

he innovated "transcranial repeated needling stimulation therapy" that is advantageous at preciser operation

clearer theoretic foundation and better therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture. Professor

SUN Shentian

pointed out that the deepening development of acupuncture is firmly based on "inheritance

practice and innovation"

and constant exploration practice along with inheriting the experience of predecessors to propel the innovation and development of acupuncture and move towards a new historical stage.