Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of diagnosis and treatment that has been practiced and evolved over the last 3000 years in China. Nowadays, TCM is practiced in different forms around the world, and has evolved into highly sophisticated systems of medical treatment. TCM is a natural approach to medicine and encourages/emphasizes preventative care with an aim towards permanent well being.
AtBeijing Puhua International Hospital (BPIH), the TCM team provides a full range of TCM treatment options and also regularly consults with other hospital departments in order to provide comprehensive and individualized treatment for each patient.
BPIH offers a range of TCM packages for a number of conditions to those seeking alternative/complementary treatments. The packages are generally three weeks long and are offered on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
A daily and weekly schedule will be made together with the patient on arrival so as best to care for their particular needs. For outpatients, Chinese medication, treatment, and classes will be included in the package. In addition to the services given to outpatients, our inpatients will enjoy a private hospital room, any extra medical testing pertinent to their care, 24 hour nursing and daily doctor’s visits.
Diagnoses
Our TCM packages are available to patients who suffer from these (and other) conditions:
Dr. Liu graduated from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a student of the highly respected TCM Specialist Yize Zhong. During her studies in the United States of America, she was awarded the American National Acupuncture and TCM Certificate, and also the License of Acupuncture and TCM in California and New York. She has been working on both scientific research and clinical practice of TCM for her entire professional life. Her clinical experiences in acupuncture and integrated Chinese and Western medicine have resulted in significant contributions to the overseas development of TCM.
Dr. Liu’s areas of specialization include: TCM treatment for post-neurosurgery patients, cancer patients, neurological diseases, digestive system diseases, chronic pain, breast diseases, and gynecological diseases. She is fluent in English and Chinese.
Treatment Modalities
The English speaking TCM team atBeijing Puhua International Hospital uses a complete range of traditional treatment methods:
• Acupuncture • Herbal medicine • Electric acupuncture • Chinese medical massage • Moxibustion (incense therapy) • Cupping • Chinese foot massage • Guasha (traditional bone setting) • Ear acupressure • Breathing exercises
Generally, these following treatments will be included in each TCM package: