The Problem with Qi: Vitalism, Science and the Soul of Chinese Medicine
Uneasy with the scientized versions of Chinese medical concepts as well as the New Age version, Kaz takes a deep dive into qi, usually translated as “energy” but actually encompassing so much more.
Farewell, Dr Bear: Iwashina Anryū Sensei 1950-2022
In 2022, Kaz lost his longtime acupuncture teacher Dr. Bear. In this piece for the Journal of Chinese Medicine, he reflects on his remarkable mentor, his gentle and effective style of acupuncture, and the qualities that made him the beloved teacher and healer that he was.
Upright: Zheng 正 and the Semantics of Political Legitimacy
Published in Philosophy and Social Criticism in 2026, this article explores the linguistic structures underlying polarization and authoritarianism, taking a cross-cultural approach centered on the Chinese concept of zheng 正 (uprightness, rectitude, alignment).
Acupuncture for Curious People
Finding much of the available literature on acupuncture to be too boring, too technical or too esoteric for the lay reader, Kaz wrote his own book, just for you! In Acupuncture for Curious People, he presents his art in a format that is clear, concise, instructive, philosophical yet practical, and immediately applicable to any curious person.