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Lin Du    BSc, MSc, PhD, MBAcC, MATCM

Lin was trained in China at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, qualifying in 1996. Later, she went on with her MSc and PhD. Before she came to UK, Lin worked as a lecturer in Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaching both Chinese and international students. In the meantime, she worked at university-affiliated teaching hospital as an attending physician. She came to UK in 2006, and currently practises in Manchester and Stockport area.

Lin treats various problems. She has special interest in women’s health and fertility issues. Benefiting from studying and working in Nanjing University of TCM, the original place where well-known Jane Lyttleton learned her infertility treatment, Lin understands well how to incorporate western medical theory into Chinese medicine treatment, how to make the full use of Chinese medicine in male and female infertility treatment.

Lin did her PhD on digestive problems with Chinese medicine so that digestive area is no doubt her strong point. She also has great results in the treatment of pain. Lin values the diversity of treatment in her practice where she might use a combination of techniques to achieve the best result.

Lin believes she can show people a path to harmony and health. Her devotion to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine stems from a deep desire to relieve people from emotional and physical challenges.

Away from her practice, Lin is a locum clinical supervisor in Northern College of Acupuncture, a regular guest speaker in BBC Manchester China Town programme (related to Chinese medicine and healthcare), a volunteer adviser in Citizen Advise Trafford (CAT).

Qualifications:

  • BSc  Acupuncture
  • MSc  Integration of Traditional Chinese medicine and Western Medicine
  • PhD  Traditional Chinese Medicine

Membership:

  • British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
  • Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM)
  • Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN)

Zuowen Yu    BSc, MSc, PhD, MATCM

Under the influence of his father, who is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine professor in China, Zuowen started his early education in this field when he was only 5 years old. When he was 15, he was chosen as one of a few to enter Shaonianban, a special programme for gifted youngsters, at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is an 8-year full-time programme, which included curriculum from Chinese medicine to western medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicine, from practical skills to ancient classics. He started his practice in hospital in 1993. Later on, he achieved his Master and PhD and becomes an expert in rheumatlology and immunology. He came to UK in 2004, and currently practises in Sale Cheshire.

Having done lots work on rheumatological and immunological diseases, Zuowen has acquired a reputation in this field as an excellent practitioner with a sophisticated way of using Chinese herbal medicine. Zuowen is also experienced in men’s health (problems of prostate, testicle, epididymis, and sperms) and digestive issues (such as ulcerative colitis, IBS, constipation, etc.).

In his spare time, Zuowen enjoys himself in ancient Chinese classics, such as Iching, Taoism, which help him understand Chinese medicine even better.

Qualifications:

  • BSc  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • MSc  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • PhD  Traditional Chinese Medicine

Membership:

  • Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM)
  • Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN)
  • The NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners