Yair Maimon

09/12/2025

With deep sadness, I share the news of the passing of Mark Bovey.

Mark was not only a remarkable colleague but a truly special human being. I had the privilege of working closely with him over the last three years on our book, “Evidence-Based Oncology Acupuncture,” which we were fortunate to finish just in time. It now feels like a part of his legacy.

I visited Mark just a month ago (photo attached), spending meaningful time with him in his home during his illness. I brought him a pre-launch copy of the book, and even in those difficult moments, his humility, warmth, and gentle clarity touched me deeply. That meeting will stay with me forever.
He has left us far too soon.

May his memory be a blessing.
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May his spirit and his work continue to inspire our community for many years to come.

16/11/2025

November 16 A Special Day at UNESCO

November 16 marks Acupuncture Awareness Day, the date when UNESCO recognized acupuncture as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—affirming it as a treasure of healing wisdom for all humanity.
In honor of this recognition, I was invited to present my herbal cancer research at UNESCO in Paris.

My work reflects a long-standing vision: to improve the lives of cancer patients through better prevention, care, and quality of life.
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers meaningful, evidence-based solutions, and continued research is essential. Our formulas have been used for over 20 years with promising results, and I hope this pioneering work will pave the way for further integrative oncology research worldwide.

Link to the presentation video

https://youtu.be/PMRfBoJR_fo?si=NNmhHEjRe9U0X5x7

Let’s celebrate World Acupuncture Day together. 🙌

13/11/2025

30/10/2025

What a special moment to meet again with Prof. David Rosenthal, my mentor and inspiration to pursue research a true pioneer in hemoncology.
It was also wonderful to share a workshop together with Suzan Veleber, Weidong Lu, Iris Zhi, and Libin Jia.
Thank you all for a great and inspiring session teamwork and collaboration at their best!

29/10/2025

Global collaboration and the human connection behind it is the true engine of research, growth, and the integration of oncology acupuncture into cancer care.
Honored to be part of the international panel at the SIO Conference in Boston, hosted at Harvard Medical School.

27/10/2025

What a gift when a dream becomes reality.
Sharing the passion of oncology acupuncture at the SIO Conference at Harvard Medical School felt like a milestone on this journey.

One of the most moving moments was hearing an oncologist stand up and share: “My life was saved by acupuncture.”
She spoke about how acupuncture helped her recover from declining kidney function during treatment — a story of hope that touched everyone in the room.

These are the moments that remind me why we do what we do.
Bridging science, compassion, and healing — and bringing Integrative Oncology forward for patients who need every ray of support.

🙏 Grateful for this community and inspired for the future.

16/10/2025

What to do when you don’t know what to do —
That was the title of my lecture, which began by interviewing 20 practitioners on how they navigate uncertainty in their clinical work.

Thank you to for capturing and sharing these moments from the Polish TCM Association’s special Congress in Krakow last weekend. It was a joy to reconnect, learn, and share this talk once again — this time with such a vibrant and dedicated community.

🎥 The full lecture is also available for free on the TCM Academy:
👉 https://www.tcm.ac/courses/what-do-you-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do/

Grateful for the warm welcome and inspiring exchange. ❤️

13/10/2025

I feel very honored to receive an Honorary Membership in the Polish TCM Association, presented during the inspiring congress in Krakow.

Over the years, I have deeply appreciated our collaboration and their dedicated work with the authorities to advance TCM in Poland.

Thank you to Izabela Mietka, President of the Association, and Kasia Sieluk, Secretary, for the warm welcome and kind recognition.

It was a wonderful, well-organized event filled with inspiring people.

04/10/2025

I am delighted to talk in the oncology acupuncture symposium, on Cancer related Insomnia.
We start soon.
Join us!!!

Dear friends, I am excited to invite you to our upcoming online Oncology symposium, featuring some of the best teachers in the field! This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. Hope to see you.
Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017461238235/WN_8ewDb0WPQFiq7gOx9FsgRw Feel free to share this post with friends who might be interested!

15/09/2025

Inspired by the Acropolis, democracy, and amazing Greek food — our ETCMA meeting was both fruitful and uplifting. Sharing a few joyful moments from this meaningful gathering!

15/09/2025

With the presidency of the ETCMA comes both responsibility and excitement.

We just wrapped up an inspiring in-person Executive Committee meeting in Athens — two days of hard work, big ideas, and true team spirit.

Grateful to Adrianne Waldt Susan Evans , Gretha Wouda-Krist, Paulina Kryszkiewicz, Ben Saez, and Ricardo Teixeira. Together we are helping to shape the future of our medicine and its power to heal.

09/06/2025

I was honored to be invited and to present at the congress of the British Council of Acupuncture, where I also had the pleasure of reconnecting with old friends.
One of the most inspiring is Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée – a true master and one of the most profound Sinologists of our time.

Her lecture beautifully explored the cycles of life and the process of aging, using the image of bamboo – strong yet flexible, deeply rooted yet ever-growing – as a symbol of graceful aging and inner resilience.

I also took part in two panels discussing how these cycles are reflected in Traditional Chinese Medicine, both in classical philosophy and clinical application.

Grateful for the opportunity, the inspiration, and the rich exchange of knowledge