Xiao Lu (Yusuf Lu)

Xiao Lu (Yusuf Lu) is a pioneer in the modernization of traditional acupuncture, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary systems science. As the creator of Vital Energy Acupuncture (VEA), he has dedicated his career to translating metaphysical concepts into testable, operational, and measureable frameworks.

Frustrated by the vague and often unscientific language that has historically isolated acupuncture from mainstream medicine, Lu developed an approach grounded in control theory, neurophysiology, and fascial signaling. His work advocates for a "falsifiable practice"—one where results are not just felt subjectively but can be tracked via objective proxies like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and tissue impedance.

Xiao Lu's vision is clear: to establish acupuncture as a precise "applied systems biology"—a non-pharmacological method for restoring stability and coherence to the human energy-information network. Through his books and teaching, he empowers practitioners to speak the language of science while maintaining the holistic power of the needle.