Dr. Kaiyan, a 4th-generation TCM practitioner, carries on a family tradition rooted in Chinese Medicine.
Family tradition:
Her great grandfather, learned from local practitioners and texts, gaining renown for treating patients in the 19th century.
Dr Kaiyan’s grandfather and father has been influenced by Chinese Medicine since childhood. Later specialising in children’s asthma and digestive diseases. Her grandfather played a key role in establishing Guangzhou University of TCM. He was recognised as “The most renowned TCM doctor in Guangdong Province” in 1978.
Dr Kaiyan’s journey:
Dr. Kaiyan obtained her bachelor’s degree from Guangzhou University of TCM and worked at the affiliated hospital. During her early years as a resident doctor, she gained diverse clinical experience through department rotations, utilising an integrated approach in both Eastern & Western modalities. For nine years, she worked in the Paediatric department whilst earning her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Asthma management.
In 2007, she immigrated to Melbourne with her family. She previously lectured at The Southern School of Natural Therapy and Endeavour College of Natural Health. In 2015, she established “Healing Pond Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine” in honor of her grandfather’s war-damaged clinic. Preserving her family’s legacy of excellence in Chinese Medicine.
