My Credentials

Doctorate (PhD) in Acupuncture

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

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3 year Doctorate research programme where I completed my research on literature analysis and review on “Acupuncture is placebo” in the treatment of low back pain with acupuncture while doing clinical training under my mentor. Part of the thesis was published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.

Recognized SCI Journal

  • Lin XJ, Li R. Comparative research and discussion between clinical research literatures published in foreign SCI journals and Chinese core domestic journals in the treatment of low back pain with acupuncture [J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, June 2014, 34(3):373-380.Published 2 Chinese articles in journals and 1 book on Meridians and Acupoints (see below) During this time, I also took time to head to other clinics and hospitals in Beijing and other parts of China to learn from Physicians and Masters that were living and practising incognito.

Written Articles

  • Lin XJ, Li R. Questionings towards notion of “Acupuncture is just a placebo”: using comparative research of literatures on acupuncture both domestic and foreign as discussion basis. [J]. Tianjin Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2013, 30(10):632-636.《“针灸只是安慰剂”之质疑 – 以国内外针灸文献对比研究为讨论基础》.第一作者.天津中医药[J].2013,30(10):632-636 Lin XJ, Li R. Gaps in current acupuncture research. [J]. Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2015, 42(1):159-160.《现今针灸研究中的脱节》.第一作者.辽宁中医杂志[J].2015,42(1):159-160

Written Books

李瑞,田环环,林香均.经络腧穴学(图表解中医备考丛书)[M].北京:中国医药科技出版社,2013.

Master (MSc) in Acupuncture

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine logo

3 year Master research programme where I completed my research on literature analysis and review on “Comparative research and discussion between clinical research literatures published in foreign SCI journals and Chinese core domestic journals in the treatment of low back pain with acupuncture 《针灸治疗腰背痛的国外SCI与国内核心期刊的对比研究与思考》”During this 3 year Master degree period, intensive clinical trainings were done closely with mentor as he guided and taught his techniques, philosophies, teachings and principles of clinical practice to me.

Written Articles

  • Lin XJ, Li R. Reflections into the latent contradictions between the “placebo” concept and traditional Chinese medicine. [J]. Zhongguo Zhenjiu, 2013, 33(3):269-272.《“安慰剂”概念与传统中医学潜在矛盾之反思》.第一作者.中国针灸[J].2013,33(3):269-272 Lin XJ, Li R. Comparison and thinking on literatures of low back pain treated with acupuncture-moxibustion published in foreign SCI journals and domestic core journals. [J]. Zhongguo Zhenjiu, 2012, 32(7):644-648.《针灸治疗腰背痛的国外SCI与国内核心期刊的对比研究与思考》.第一作者.中国针灸[J].2012,32(7):644-648
  • 《释家调心观与中医调神》.第一作者.中国针灸学会年会论文集[C].2011:278-282
  • 《养生即为养心——我之关于养生的理解》.第一作者.中国针灸学会年会论文集[C].2011:266-270

Written Books

李瑞,田环环,林香均.经络腧穴学(图表解中医备考丛书)[M].北京:中国医药科技出版社,2013.

Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science (First Class Honours)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Nanyang Technological University

5 year Double degree course where I studied 2 degrees concurrently. Biomedical Science degree was taught entirely in English where I study subjects of Western Medicines such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmaceuticals etc under Western doctors, in depth studies to molecular and cellular aspects of human Biology and learn to run scientific laboratory researches. Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) degree was taught entirely in Mandarin where teachers were flew from Beijing to Singapore to do teachings. The last two years of the 5 year degree course were required of me to fly over to Beijing, China where I went through clinical rounds of all departments in a combined Western and Chinese Medicine hospital.

TCMPB Fully Registered Licensed TCM Practitioner

Singapore

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The license was obtained after 1 full year of preparation and revision classes and the examination was done over a period of 3 days. Theory, practical and face to face interview and questionings by a panel of examiners were some of the examination format.

Bazi Fengshui Consultant

Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China

Bazi & Fengshui

Trained under various Masters in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, the ancient Metaphysics Arts became part of my healing tools to help patients and clients improve their health, career, relationships and other aspects of their lives through understanding and tapping into the vast potential of their lives with Bazi and magnifying the potential with the help of nature and environment through Fengshui.

Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Yoga Alliance RYT 200

Yoga Alliance RYT 200

Started off my journey in Yoga under the traditional Hatha Yoga lineage for my certifications, I went on to further my practice under the lineages of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini, Tantra in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and US. I am currently teaching my patients and students with an integrative somatic approach of all the lineages I have been trained under to better the quality of their lives through understanding and becoming more aware of the uniqueness of their bodies.

Ayurvedic Practitioner

Atreya Ayurvedic Institute, India

Ayurvedic Institute

The school actualizes providing unprecedented medical training to produce successful Ayurvedic practitioners and researchers. Theories of Ayurveda were taught while practicals were watched and practised concurrently.

Certified Reiki Practitioner

Usui Reiki, Japan

Reiki

Usui Shiki Ryoho (the Usui System of Natural Healing, is a Japanese Healing Art. The Japanese word ‘reiki’ can be translated as ‘universal life energy’ and the Usui System is a way of working with reiki for healing of self and others. The word healing is used in the sense of regaining harmony and wholeness. Under this lineage, the whole person on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels and those that we cannot identify at the present are addressed.

Tom Myers Anatomy Trains

Body Reading 101

Anatomy Trains

Body reading and analysis were learned directly from the cartographer of Anatomy Trains, Thomas Myers, who taught holistic myofascial strategies for a variety of movement and manual therapy professionals worldwide. Over the course, further subjects into the way to approach and provide healing practice to people were also discussed in depth.

Specialized Aesthetic Osteopath

JAPAN

Aesthetic Osteopath

The certifications to practise the specialised techniques for readjustments of facial bones and hip pelvis were received after satisfying strict prerequisites to attend the course and then finishing up required case studies of our own independent practice. Learnt directly from the Master of the original Small Face Therapy that is popular in Japan, the techniques are soft, subtle and elegant to make slight adjustments to the facial bones and hips, not just for aesthetic reasons, but also for leveraging benefits to internal health.

Labyrinth Facilitator

USA

Labyrinth

Becoming a certified Labyrinth Facilitator has empowered me to introduce others to the labyrinth in an articulate, professional and effective way. From building a Labyrinth to guiding and creating a space for people to turn inwards for meditative walking and ceremonial use, I use this ancient tool to help patients deepen their healing experience into the subconscious level.

Non-Linear Movement Method® Embodiment Teacher

USA

NLMM

Trained intensively under the lineage of Kashmiri Shaivism Tantra with Michaela Boehm, the Non-Linear Movement Method is a powerful somatic method for working with trauma, emotional closures, and physical contractions in patients and students. This method deepens and further my healing to a whole new energetic level for my patients.

Wild Woman’s Circle™ Teacher

USA

Wild Woman's Circle

Trained intensively under the lineage of Kashmiri Shaivism Tantra with Michaela Boehm, I facilitate and create a safe container for healing of women at different stages of life at a deeper level through potent embodiment and somatic practices.

Tibetan Medicine Practitioner

TIBET & Italy

Tibetan Medicine

Trained under the lineage of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique spiritual healing tradition of Tibetan Medicine, I offer my knowledge and healings under the system of Sowa Rigpa which involves sophisticated yet accessible diagnostic techniques and treatment methods—including diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal medications, manual therapies, and spiritual healing – to prevent and cure disease, extend longevity, and cultivate happiness.

Mantra Healer

TIBET

Tibetan Medicine

Trained under the lineage of the Yuthok Nyingthig and through a strong connection to Sowa Rigpa, I offer healings and cures through vibrations of ancient languages in tune with the universe’s inherent resonance, therapeutically used in preventing, alleviating and curing disorders of body, speech and mind.

Sound Healer

Thailand

Sound Healer

I use singing bowls of Tibetan and Crystals to help stabilize vibration of people.