Is Standing Better Than Sitting?
This is part of our “In Medical News” series where Dr. Sara Laudani shares a study or article in recent news and offers some analysis and tips about the news, to help patients stay informed. We hear a lot of talk about the health risks of...
Better Sleep Equals Better Cardiovascular Health
This article is part of our “In Medical News” series where Dr. Sara Laudani shares a recent study or article and offers some analysis and tips about the news, to help patients stay informed. Medical professionals are becoming ever more aware of the importance of sleep...
Meet the Doctor: Viviane Li, TCM/ Acupuncturist
Viviane is an accomplished doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in acupuncture. Viviane has expertise in treating gynecological, internal and endocrine disorders with acupuncture. She develops effective healing strategies for patients with pain, stress, insomnia, dermatological, and digestive problems.
Meet the Therapist: John Zhong, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Specialized in sports medicine and athletic training, John excels at injury prevention and rehabilitation. He provides customized treatments for acute injuries, pain and chronic musculoskeletal problems. John assists patients with fitness and nutrition goals and designs training to enhance performance and physical conditioning. Tell us a...
Meet the Doctor: Marla Sulindro, TCM & Acupuncture
Marla Sulindro earned her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Shanghai University for Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a major in osteopathology and traumatology. Prior to that, she received her bachelor’s in acupuncture and tuina from Chengdu University of TCM. Marla specializes in pain management,...
Introducing the Basics of TCM to Think Global International School
One Wednesday, August 7th, Body & Soul put on an event for the students of Think Global International School. Dr. Joe Teh presented an “Introduction to the Basics of TCM” at the Body & Soul Lifestyle Center in downtown Shanghai. About 10 students attended to...
Celebrating 15 Years of Integrative Medicine: The Body & Soul Story
Where eastern medicine blends with western science to provide the most natural, effective solutions for your health The Founding of Body & Soul: A Healing Setting After coming to Shanghai from Germany in 1995, Doris Rathgeber initially faced the challenge of feeling lost and needing to find her...
Dermatological consultations with Dr. Guo
Dear Body & Soul patients, We would like to inform you that since Dr. Guo is no longer working with Yosemite Clinic in Pudong, we can offer extended clinic hours for dermatological consultations. Besides her presence in our Hongmei Road Clinic – Hongqiao on Thursdays, from...
Meet Dr. Sara Laudani, Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition Specialist
Tell us about where you’re from and how you ended up in Shanghai. I’ve been living in Shanghai on and off since 2012 and love living in a city that feels like the beating heart of the world. I’m from Italy, born in Sardinia. I spent...
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...