I was born into a family with a heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. As a child, I started helping my grandfather grind herbs and prepare remedies. After graduating from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine as a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, I practiced for seven years as an acupuncturist and physical therapist at Beijing Puhua International Clinic. I helped a wide variety of patients with many different illnesses, such as infants with colds and fevers, women with pelvic floor dysfunction, seniors recovering from strokes and post-surgery after traumatic brain injuries. My experience has shown me the importance of providing compassionate and patient-centred care, where each person is treated as an individual with unique needs and circumstances.
During my time working in Beijing, I had the opportunity to work with two chiropractors who used network chiropractic and cranial techniques. I was amazed by the therapeutic effects of these techniques they employed. Through my studies, I learned that the cranial approach is a technique within osteopathy.
Due to my interest in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF), I came to New Zealand in 2016 to study osteopathy. I also became an ACC registered acupuncturist and worked for eight years as a TCM practitioner in Auckland.
In my last year of osteopathic study, I was completing my Masters thesis ‘Comparing Chinese Manipulative Therapy with NZ Osteopathy in treating Musculoskeletal Disorders’. Through my research, I learned that Chinese manipulative therapy and osteopathy share similar principles and techniques, but they have distinct differences in their approaches to treating musculoskeletal disorders. This knowledge has expanded my understanding of different therapeutic approaches and allowed me to incorporate aspects of both Chinese manipulative therapy and osteopathy into my practice.
In my final year of study, in addition to completing my Masters thesis, I started training with Pili Munoz at Stillpoint Osteopaths to hone my palpatory skills in osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF). Having completed my osteopathic studies, I am committed to using a range of structural and functional techniques from osteopathy and Chinese manipulative therapy providing more comprehensive and effective treatment options for my patients.
I have particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions, woman’s health, fertility, pre- and post-partum care, post-surgical care, and gastrointestinal issues. I look forward to helping you on your journey to health.