Rani Ayal has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine for over twenty years. Initially trained in Japan in Shiatsu and Meridian style Acupuncture, Rani later returned to Israel to complete his studies in TCM acupuncture and herbal therapy. Rani then continued his training in Classical Chinese Medicine, Five Elements and Stems and Branches, under Master Acupuncturist Joan Duveen. Former head of the Acupuncture Department at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv and chairman of the Israeli TCM association, Rani maintains a full time clinic for children and adults, often treating over 120 patients a week, and lectures frequently in Israel and abroad.