I am a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicines doctor, having proudly trained for 6 years at The University of Hong Kong. I am currently based in London working as an acupuncturist at Perfect Balance Clinic, where I team up with top physiotherapists, osteopaths, and sports therapists to deliver holistic therapies. 

Coming from a Chinese medicines background, I verily believe that the best investment you can make is in your health. In the school of Chinese medicines we have this subject called "養身學", which literally translates to "a theory of taking good care of your body". It deals with health issues that, in modern days, fall under the umbrella of "sub-optimal health", i.e. the twilight zone between health and disease. Examples include poor quality of sleep, menstrual irregularities, mood swings, digestive issues, dryness in mouth, weak immunity, cold hands / feet, etc. 

I founded Balancewell with a mission to bring over the wisdom of oriental medicines and holistic therapies, filling the gaps of Western medicine while complimenting it. 

 

In the philosophies of Chinese medicine and Indian yoga, we look at illnesses from a different angle. Common to both theories is the concept of “vital energy flow”. In Chinese medicine, we call vital energy “Qi (氣)”. In yoga, we call it “Nadis”. Vital energy flows through channels called “meridians (經絡)”. One is prone to illness if vital energy is either lacking, excessive or sluggish. The imbalance of vital energies may then manifest itself physically in the form of pain, or mentally in the form of stress, or both. 

 

That’s why it is important to balance well – hence our name. The balance of vital energies can be achieved and maintained in several ways, including: 

 

• Acupuncture: Acupuncture can promote topical blood circulation, ease pain, break down adhesive tissues without invasive operation, and relieve stress through enhancing your energy flow. It works best for people with muscle pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (commonly known as IBS, symptoms include bloating, diarrhoea, poor appetite, etc.), stress, insomnia, headache and fertility challenges. 

 

• Therapeutic Yoga: Muscles work in pairs. Targeted yoga therapies can strengthen muscle pairs in the affected area and promote blood circulation in the related meridians to speed up recovery. Yoga also helps regulate our hormonal system, including the transmission of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin which governs our mental wellness. Best used as a compliment to acupuncture for musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, especially if stress-induced.  

 

• Herbal Medicines: Prescribed on a case-by-case basis, herbal medicines help regulate the energy flow between different organ systems. There is solid scientific support that herbal medicines work particularly well on addressing cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders (e.g. hay fever, eczema, hives, rheumatoid arthritis, LUPUS etc.) and other internal medical conditions such as migraine, asthma and long Covid symptoms. With the advancement in technology, herbal medicines are now available in the form of water-soluble granules that you can easily bring to work or travel, offering a convenient and effective option for those leading a busy life. 

 

These treatments can be done in combinations or on its own, depending on your conditions and your wish. We tailor our treatments to your needs, as we believe that's the only way that works. 

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"Yin and Yang – the interplay of opposite principles constitutes the universe and it is called balance."

– Confucius