Rachel Cheng

Rachel Cheng is registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner from Hong Kong. She holds a double degree in Biomedical science and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture).

Rachel has undergone extensive studies in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine as well as more than 10 years of clinical experience. After completing a five-year undergraduate course in Chinese medicine and biomedical science, Rachel worked in the center for Chinese medicine. In addition to everyday diseases, Rachel also treated many cancer patients. She used palliative and complementary treatment of side effects and worked in the field of long-term damage prevention. The work inspired her so much that I delved into the field of acupuncture for cancer patients. On this topic, Rachel wrote an article entitled Acupuncture for complementary treatment and prevention of cancer for the purposes of her master's degree in Chinese medicine. Hoping to work in the research field, Rachel took a job as a research associate at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong. She participated in a controlled trial of acupuncture treatment of insomnia in patients with depression. After some period of research work, Rachel found herself more interested in practical work therefore from the year 2012, she started an internship with a local doctor, a specialist in Yijing/I Ching medicine for more than 3 years.

Rachel’s passion for Chinese medicine began 20 years ago when she discovered the benefits of Acupuncture with Chinese herbal and nutrition therapy as a teenage. Through her extensive studies and practice, Rachel learned that the most profound improvements are made when the body, mind and spirit are in alignment. The focus of her treatments is to help individuals regain their sense of balance with themselves and their environment. Whether addressing physical injury or internal disharmony, Rachel provides individualized acupuncture and herbal treatments while also incorporating her indepth understanding of TCM dietary. Many patients suffering from digestive issues, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, depression and anxiety and various kinds of pain are benefited from Rachel’s expertise.