Wei Li, L.Ac., began practicing Chinese medicine at the age of 17, and she came to the United States with over 15 years of experience with TCM. Now, with over 30 years of expertise with acupuncture and herbal medicine, she continues to help patients all across the Pacific Northwest.

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Diseases of the Kidney & Bladder, by Wei Li et al., is the first English textbook and clinical reference to be published on the Chinese diagnosis and treatment of kidney and bladder diseases. Read critics' reviews of Dr. Li's book.

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Medicine from the Roots of an Ancient Family Tree

Over five millennia of growth have shaped traditional Chinese medicine into a remarkable field of medicine. Through the dynasties of China, physicians have studied the essence of nature and life. As each generation entrusted its knowledge and expertise to the next, the vast field of traditional Chinese medicine, TCM, was born. Perpetuating her family's work, Wei Li was taught by her father the knowledge of and expertise in traditional Chinese medicine as practiced and refined by her forefathers over seven past generations.

The Eighth Generation in a Lineage of Physicians

While the youngest of four daughters, Wei Li alone earned the sum of her father’s knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. Born in Hefei, of the Anhui province of China, she took an interest in Chinese medicine from an early age, and began studying acupuncture and herbal medicines at the age of 12 under the tutelage of her father. Within 5 years of study, she opened her own practice in acupuncture and the prescription of herbal medicine. Since then she has also studied many traditional treatises with considerable depth, including works that treat the fine details of acupuncture and of uncommon herbal remedies. . . . Read More

The Medical Perspective of Chinese Medicine

The philosophy of Chinese medicine perceives the body’s health as a measure of balance in every organ’s yin and yang and in the flow of Qi throughout the body; all ailments manifest from one or more imbalances. The physician of Chinese medicine bears in mind not only the patient’s symptoms but also the condition of his or her whole body. In this manner, not only are the branches of the disease diagnosed and treated, but the roots of the disease as well.

Approaching an illness otherwise, by clearing away its branches without treating its roots, only stalls the symptoms, much like snipping off the stems of weeds instead of pulling them out by the roots. As a result, countless diseases are treated with medications taken regularly for an indefinite period of time. On the other hand, by treating and dispelling the root of the disease, the likelihood that symptoms would recur is significantly reduced. . . . Read More

Wei Li's primary clinic is located in the Gateway district of Portland, at which she practices every day of the week except Wednesday and Sunday. She practices at Salem on Wednesday, and at present her availability in Tigard is subject to change. Please contact us for more information on Wei Li's schedule. Thank you very much!

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