Stories
Every visit is a little different. Here are some of the ways guests have used HYA Wellness — from a single afternoon to a full restorative reset.
Guest stories
A glimpse of how guests have experienced Chinese medicine with us in Shanghai. Names and identifying details are kept private.
Fatigue & energy · France
For about eight years, C. had eaten just one main meal a day. What followed was persistent fatigue and hair loss, and a stubborn knot of tension across her shoulders. She had wanted to try Chinese medicine for a long time, but had been told it would only ever be available in Chinese.
We arranged a consultation in English with Dr. Eileen — tongue and pulse diagnosis, facial and body acupuncture, ear seeds — and finished the afternoon blending her own herbal tea from astragalus, red dates and mulberries. She left visibly relaxed, with a formula to take home and a clear picture of how her eating pattern had been draining her energy.
I'm really impressed by how, just by looking, we can say that many things about the health of someone.
One guest's personal experience. TCM is intended to complement, not replace, conventional medical care.
Facial acupuncture
Curious whether Chinese medicine could refresh her appearance — without surgery or injections — D. asked us to arrange facial acupuncture at a licensed Shanghai clinic. The physician "read" her face like a map, then placed dozens of very fine needles, paired with a gentle micro-current.
Half an hour later, D. described feeling lifted and awake — brighter eyes and a softer, more defined look; as she put it, her face had simply "let go." Her verdict, with a laugh: "Successful." Facial acupuncture is having a moment in beauty circles, but its roots run deep in traditional practice.
One guest's personal impression, not a guaranteed outcome; delivered by a licensed physician. Experiences vary.
Client stories
A growing collection of the international guests we’ve hosted in Shanghai.
Facial acupuncture · Slovakia
D. wanted a natural alternative to injectables. Facial meridian massage, very fine needles and gentle electroacupuncture.
“I can definitely see a difference in my jawline.”
Read the story →A dialogue with the doctor is really an opportunity to talk to your body.
C. · FranceChinese medicine · France
C. wanted her symptoms explained together rather than separately. A full diagnosis, an acupuncture course, ear seeds and daily adjustments.
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Family · Philippines
Back-to-back consultations so the family could stay together — each with their own diagnosis and treatment.
“It felt personal for each of us, even though we came together.”
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Chinese medicine · United Kingdom
L. arrived with several small things that felt out of balance rather than one complaint — and left with an explanation of how they connect.
“He really could see a lot of different things altogether.”
Read the story →We got so lucky, because the language can be challenging…
N.’s family · MoroccoFamily · Morocco
Coordinated entirely with her daughter from abroad, N.’s consultation ran seamlessly across languages.
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Cultural wellness · Spain
A half-day of Chinese medicine and cultural practice, paced so nobody felt rushed.
“It was the part of the trip we talked about most afterwards.”
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Industry visit · Europe
A curated route across our partner network — clinic, screening facility and traditional practice house.
“The traditional and the modern sit side by side here.”
Read the story →I could feel the difference straight away — and now I know what to change.
J. · International guestTension & posture
Tuina and acupuncture for tension built up from desk work and long-haul travel — plus what was driving it.
Read the story →And many more
Most of our guests prefer to keep their visits private, so we simply share a glimpse — without names or details.
Tell us who’s coming and what you’re hoping for — we’ll shape a journey to match, and reply on WhatsApp.
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