LivingTCM〈活‧醫學〉, as the name of a website and as an embodiment of the entire crossover concept. “Crossover,” a more rustic translation would be “交感” (jiāogǎn), which is the foundation of all changes ── the interplay of Yin and Yang creates all, while male-female interaction yields love. Birth and death mark change’s extremities, with “living” bridging the gap. It entails the alternating rhythm of “feeling” and “response,” shaping health, illness, prosperity, and adversity. “Feeling with response” or “feeling without response” delineates life’s essence, rendering it rich or stagnant.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is not just a branch of medicine; it also explores “how to live.” That is, how to live out the doctrine of “living in harmony with form and spirit, reaching the end of one’s natural life and living to be a hundred years old” as stated in the “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic – The Great Harmony Theory,” it is both a discipline of learning and a practice of life. It embodies the core idea of “harmony and balance.”

Because it touches on the origin of life and life itself ── the Dao, Traditional Chinese Medicine remains alive, despite enduring countless trials and tribulations!

Desmond SHUM, RTCMP

A reliable, self-driven, and detail-oriented Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner with extensive training in general medicine at renowned institutions in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China. I completed a rigorous four-year apprenticeship at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, where I developed a comprehensive skill set under expert mentorship. My expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including mental health disorders, post-operative cancer care, gastrointestinal issues, gynecology, stroke rehabilitation, and various forms of pain management. In addition, he, who was once a registered social worker, is passionate about integrating Western psychotherapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine, especially for patients with psychological distress.

In my practice, I employ an individualized approach, meticulously selecting and integrating diverse treatment modalities. These include Chinese herbal medicine, Acupuncture (including moxibustion), Cupping, Guasha, Tuina, and personalized counselling, all aimed at achieving holistic healing and restoration.