Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of diagnosis and treatment that has been practiced and has evolved for the last 3000 years. Nowadays, Chinese medicine is practiced in different forms globally and has evolved into highly sophisticated methods of medical treatment. TCM is a natural approach to medicine and encourages preventative care with an aim towards permanent well being.

At Beijing Tiantan Puhua International Hospital, 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.

Chief TCM practitioner

Dr. Sophia Liu Dr. Sophia Liu has over 20 years experience of practicing as a TCM doctor, including 8 years TCM clinic practice, supervising and education experiences in USA as an OMD, supervisor and professor.

During her career, Dr. Sophia Liu has treated more than 150,000 patients and published 11 medical TCM papers and three books. Dr Sophia Liu specializes in rehabilitation of post-neurosurgery, neurological diseases, pain management, menstrual disorders, breast disease, infertility, digestion disease, mild mood disorders, sleep disorders and diabetes.

Conditions suitable for TCM

TCM can be used for a wide variety of conditions. Some of the most common conditions treated successfully at our TCM department include:

  • Neurological conditions
  • Chronic pain
  • Digestion problems
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Coughing and asthma
  • Low immunity
  • Milder forms of mood disorders
  • Allergies

TCM treatment methods

The English speaking TCM team at Tiantan Puhua International Hospital use a complete range of traditional treatment methods including the following:

  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal medicine
  • Electric acupuncture
  • Chinese medical massage
  • Moxibustion (incense therapy)
  • Cupping
  • Chinese foot massage
  • Guasha (traditional bone setting)
  • Ear acupressure
  • Breathing exercises

International patients

Beijing Tiantan Puhua International Hospital offers a range of TCM packages for a number of diseases to those seeking alternative treatments. The packages are three weeks long and are offered on an in- and out-patient basis.

A daily and weekly schedule will be made together with the patient on arrival so as best to care for the particular needs of each patient. For out-patients Chinese medication, treatment and classes will be included in the package. In addition to the services given to out patients, our in-patients will enjoy a private hospital room, any extra medical testing, 24 hour nursing and regular doctor’s visits.

Generally, the following treatments will be included in each TCM package:

  • Herbal formulas
  • Acupuncture
  • Tuina (Chinese massage)
  • Qi gong (Tai Chi) exercises
  • Cupping
  • Moxibustion
  • Foot massage

Conditions

Our TCM packages are available to patients who suffer from the following conditions:

  • Digestive disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Mild cases of diabetes
  • Early stage heart disease
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Chronic arthritis
  • Pain management

They also offer a special intensive program for patients suffering from:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

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