Liquid Nitrogen Treatment for Warts Now Available at Body & Soul
Freeze Off Warts with Cryotherapy Warts sometimes go away on their own, but it can take years. A better option is to schedule an appointment with our dermatologist or podiatrist (foot doctor) to get rid of warts and lower the chances they will spread to other...
Pampering Your Body and Soul the TCM Way
Welcome to China, the birth place of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient holistic approach for treatment and prevention of disease. Many westerners believe that TCM is specifically for the Chinese. Not so. In fact, TCM is increasingly becoming a popular approach in the west for...
Emotional Luggage: Time to Lighten Your Load?
Evaluating What You’re Carrying in Your Emotional Luggage Transitioning to a new home as an expat is not only about the big and obvious things. Yes, you are coming to a new country, physically moving your belongings, and dealing with various logistics. However, and perhaps more...
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Conversations with Doris: Body & Soul through the Years
In this series, we share conversations with Doris Rathgeber, founder of Body & Soul – Medical Clinics. Doris arrived in Shanghai with her husband over 20 years ago. During that time, she received her degree as a doctor of TCM, started her family, founded the...
Meet our new Podiatrist Charlie Lau!
We are thrilled to welcome Charlie Lau, podiatrist, to Body & Soul’s multidisciplinary team. He brings the newest podiatry techniques to Shanghai and our patients. Charlie graduated from Auckland University of Technology, in New Zealand in Health Science – Podiatry in 2015. After 3 years of...
Five Springtime TCM Remedies Every Shanghai Expat Needs to Know
Spring is a period of awakening and growth, for nature and for the body. Spring is the season of the rising yang (active) energy.
Meet the Therapist: Juke van der Scheer, Physiotherapist
Juke has over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and China. She specializes in women’s health issues and spinal problems such as low back pain. This isn’t your first time moving to a different country. Tell us a little bit about...
How TCM can help dealing with insomnia
Sleep is important for our health and anyone who experiences a lack of sleep suffers from negative consequences during the day, e.g. tiredness, reduced alertness, compromised immune function, and tends to sleep longer – if possible – the following night.
What Are You Really Saying? Unlocking the Secrets of Good Communication
“You cannot not communicate."(Paul Watzlawick) Communication is everywhere and makes our interactions possible. But communication is not just a simple tool for giving objective information. We’re constantly giving signals in our communications and creating an atmosphere for personal relationships. We communicate inner feelings and expectations along...
TCM Myths, Busted!
What is the Basis of TCM? The goal of TCM is to reestablish the flow of Qi, the vital energy or life force of a person. Qi maintains balance in the body and keeps the organs functioning. If the Qi is deficient or blocked, it can lead...
Meet the Therapist: Julia Söllner, Psychologist and Personal Coach
Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to Shanghai.
I’m from Hamburg, Germany. My boyfriend and I moved to Shanghai in late 2017. For me, it was a wonderful opportunity to explore living in a new place and yet return somewhere familiar, as my parents lived in Shanghai several years ago. I had visited several times and was familiar with Body & Soul. So, I was excited about the chance to work with the team here while my partner pursues his professional opportunity.
Meet the Therapist: Frank Fan, Physiotherapist
Tell us a little about yourself and your background.
I’m originally from Henan province. I came to Shanghai to study at Shanghai University of Sport and received my bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation. I then went on to complete a master’s degree in Kinesiology/Rehabilitation Science from Shanghai Fudan University. I’ve gained many years of experience working in local hospitals doing a wide array of rehabilitation and physical therapy. In addition to working with patients, I participate in clinical research.