Chinese Medicine views the body as an interconnected system in which the body, mind, and spirit are inseparable. It is therefore considered a holistic form of medicine. Optimal health relies on achieving balance and harmony among these elements. Practitioners use a range of diagnostic methods—including pulse and tongue analysis, as well as questioning, face reading—to assess patients and develop personalized treatment plans. Therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qigong are then applied to address the root causes of illness and restore the body’s natural balance.

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In contrast to Chinese Medicine, Western medicine is rooted in scientific principles and evidence-based practices. It focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases and conditions using pharmaceuticals, surgery, and advanced medical technologies. Western medicine has made remarkable progress in acute care and emergency treatment. Its capabilities in surgical intervention, infectious disease management, and the use of sophisticated diagnostic testing and imaging technologies are areas where Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is missing.

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From the above, it's clear that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine represent two distinct approaches to healthcare, each with its own strengths and philosophical foundations. So why not combine the two? In many Asian regions and some Western countries—such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States—modern healthcare systems are increasingly recognizing the benefits of integrating both approaches. In China, nearly all medical students are trained in both TCM and Western medicine, enabling them to understand and appreciate both disciplines.

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While studying at acupuncture college, Erica made a heartfelt wish: that one day, every British person would have two doctors by their side—one Western doctor and one Chinese Medicine doctor. As someone of Chinese origin living in the UK, she made it her mission to help bring this vision to life and bridge the gap between East and West. But before this big dream comes to reality, she needs to make the community aware of Chinese Medicine and truely benefit from it. 

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How to achieve this? First and foremost, through prevention. Erica is passionate about equipping local UK residents with basic knowledge and practical tips from Chinese Medicine to help them maintain their health in daily life. She offers free well-being tips and weekly community exercise classes, sharing lifestyle guidance, Qigong practices, acupoint and meridian self-treating techniques, and home-use moxibustion. Some of this information is available on the blog page of our website. Over the times, Erica is also planning to produce video clips to broadcast on social media platforms to make them more accessible to the community.

 

In addition to her general health Chinese Medicine clinic, Erica is trying to establish a specialist Chinese Medicine clinic, bringing together some of the most experienced TCM doctors in the UK to support those suffering from difficult health issues that Western medicine reached its limit. Her hope is that,  by demonstrating Chinese medicine able to act as the missing piece of jigsaw in the conventional medicine, one day within her lifetime, her dream of both healthcare systems would be brought together under the unified management of the NHS.

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