Zhenggang Guo ~ Gary Xie ~ Linda Liu ~ Yuanjun Liu ~ Jin Hong ~Portia Pettitt

~Lilly Chu

    Widely known and respected master herbalist, acupuncturist, and lecturer Zhengang Guo, L.Ac., OM, NCCAOM Board Certified, began his training in Traditional Chinese Medicine by the side of his father, Xiangli Guo, himself a famous 6th generation TCM doctor. Later, Master Guo graduated from Lanzhou Western Medical School in 1969. He practiced both as a TCM herbalist/acupuncturist and as a surgeon and Western medicine oncologist for 12 years until 1981, when he came to the U.S. to do Post-Doctoral work at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston, Texas. He then came to the Pharmacy School at the University of Illinois to continue his studies and do research in both TCM and western medicine.

   It was at this time that he started to develop the Life Rising system of more than 300 formulas and founded Ton Shen Health. More than 41 years of clinical experience and consistent efforts have gone into making Life Rising formulas both the first and the most authentic and effective TCM system of herbal formulas in the U.S. This experience has also made Ton Shen Health one of the best TCM clinics for dealing with difficult and stubborn medical cases. Master Guo says: "Our goal is to help you get back to your natural condition of health and then help you stay that way. According to TCM, a naturally healthy condition means that you have no major health complaints or symptoms and also have no need to take medication or other treatments to address those complaints or symptoms in order to feel ‘normal’."

Gary Xie

L.Ac., OM, NCCAOM Board Certified Herbalist & Acupuncturist in the U.S., received his medical training in both TCM  and conventional western medicine at the Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1983, he became both a professor and a practitioner at a teaching hospital affiliated with Gansu College of TCM.  In 1999, he came to America to study under and work with Master Herbalist Zhengang Guo. Gary has co-authored 5 TCM/ herbology books. During 23 years of practice, he has focused on taking advantage of the benefits of Chinese medicine, believing that its philosophy, wisdom, and rich experience will bring about an alternative solution to many chronic conditions like arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune reactions, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, chronic sinus infections, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, allergies, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression.

Linda Liu

L.Ac., Physician from Beijing, China (1983-1990); NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist & Herbalist in the U.S. Ms. Liu was trained by Master Herbalist Guo and has been working with him since 1992. She treats all internal afflictions and pain problems.  Her specialty ranges from gynecology disorders (infertility, morning sickness, PMS, menopausal syndrome, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, fibroids) to pediatrics and general health (stress, fatigue, insomnia, allergies, hay fever, Meniere’s disease, bladder dysfunction, asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.)

Yuanjun Liu

L.Ac., Physician in China (1983-1994) received her medical training at Shandong University of TCM in 1983. She is an NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the U.S. She practiced as an acupuncturist in Japan (1994-1997). In 1998, she came to Chicago and continued to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She has treated patients with a wide range of symptoms, including neuromuscular problems, digestive problems, allergies, arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, emotional distress, chronic fatigue, hypertension, high cholesterol, and gynecological problems, including infertility. She also incorporates dietary and nutritional counseling into treatment plans to achieve the most effective results.

Jin-Hong

L.Ac., is  a Chinese Medicinal Diet Therapy Advisor who trained at Guangzhou University of TCM. Jin is an NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist & Herbalist in the U.S.,  and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Jin has mastered different traditional Chinese medical modalities, such as acupuncture, herbs, gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion in treating and helping people, including children and adults with various problems like acute and chronic pain, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, sciatic pain and emotional disorders, etc. Jin strongly believes maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is crucial for everyone to prevent disease before it occurs.

Portia Pettitt

L.Ac., Portia studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the Acupuncture College of Southeast Florida. She obtained a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine. She is also a licensed massage therapist that received her training and degree at the Pacific College of Oriental medicine.  She has been helping patients with low back pain, migraines, infertility, insomnia, depression, muscular skeletal pain and obesity.

Lilly Chu

L.Ac., NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist in the U.S., received her Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Wisconsin. Lilly started learning acupuncture with her father at young age and continued to seek training from famous acupuncture practitioners in China. During her years of practice, she treats patients with great care and strives to provide personalized treatment plan for each case. She has treated patients with various conditions, such as allergies, arthritis, asthma depression, constipation, digestion, fibromyalgia, fatigue, high cholesterol, low back pain, migraine headaches, overweight,  shoulder and neck pain, sciatic pain, sinus infections, tinnitus.