Copy of New Doctor & Therapist in the Body & Soul Team!
Shane Chen is a Doctor for Traditional Chinese Medicine and an Acupuncturist. He is an internal medicine expert and treats various diseases such as digestive and respiratory diseases. He is also specialized in pain management. He offers consultations in our Hongmei Road Clinic- Hongqiao. Claire Lin...
Copy of Doris Rathgeber and Catherine Du featured in “Culture Matters”
Doris Rathgeber and Catherine Du featured in "Culture Matters" on International Channel Shanghai (ICS) about dental and jaws issues - see the video!...
Copy of Body & Soul Medical Clinics: An official sponsor of Jinshan City Beach Triathlon
Our physical therapist Jessica Martin attended the race in order to provide on-site assistance and treatment in case of injury. Ben Xie, our nutritionist, was also present to provide nutrition tips for post-race recovery. After the race, winners were awarded with vouchers for treatments by...
Copy of We are on WeChat!
Would you like to get health-related tips from our experienced doctors and therapists? Find out about interesting events Body & Soul is holding? Do you want to be able to schedule appointments at Body & Soul through your mobile device? If the answer to all...
Copy of Doris Rathgeber, guest speaker at the More Than Aware Luncheon
It empowers, educates and inspires women to be “More” and take Breast Cancer “Awareness into Action” through Proactive Prevention, Wellness from Within and Sisterhood Support. This year, and for the second time, Doris Rathgeber was honored to be invited as a guest speaker and to...
Blog: Health Problems that Love Shanghai Summers
Fungus, digestive issues and skin problems/rashes - read Doris' tips on how to deal with it during the Shanghai summer. Plus: a great recipe that helps with constipation and strengthens digestion. Read on ...
Blog: Health Problems that Love Shanghai Summers
Fungus, digestive issues and skin problems/rashes - read Doris' tips on how to deal with it during the Shanghai summer. Plus: a great recipe that helps with constipation and strengthens digestion. Read on ...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire,...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire,...
When the tongue speaks for your body
Along with pulse taking, tongue analysis is of the main pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine and therefore an essential part of the diagnosis. The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but...
The Techniques and Benefits of Psycho-Oncology
Psycho-oncology treatment works with the cancer patient and family through different stages and challenges to manage distress and equip them with coping tools. When a patient is newly diagnosed, for example, the psychologist might address anxiety and fear, assist the person in ways to take...
Keeping Your Feet Healthy This Summer
Certain foot issues tend to be worse during the hot, humid summers in Shanghai, including: Fissures (small cracks in the skin on the heels and toes), exacerbated by wearing open shoes in the dusty, polluted environment of Shanghai Fungus (toenail and “athlete’s foot”): nail fungus...
New Blogs: Psycho-Oncology and Lymphatic Drainage
Paula van Grieken Ferrer: "Over the years, I have worked with many cancer patients and families as a Clinical Psychologist and have seen the benefits of emotional support and psychological management techniques. The field of psycho-oncology, founded in the 1980s, is developing to further help...