Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner • Educator • Practising Since 2009

Acupuncture, Tui Na Therapeutic Massage & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Move better. Feel better. Live better.

The practice of Min Yao (MSc, BSc), Course Director and Lecturer at the Manchester Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM). Appointments currently available at Acuhealth in Sale.

Acupuncture Educator
15+ Years Practice
ATCM Member
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Services

Acupuncture, Tui Na Therapeutic Massage & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultation

Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultation

Individualised herbal consultations based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, with attention to your health history, current medicines and possible interactions.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Very fine, sterile, single-use needles, used only after a consultation and suitability screening, with each step explained before it begins.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy

Controlled suction on the skin and soft tissues, discussed first so you understand the sensations, the marks it may leave and whether it suits you.

Tui Na Therapeutic Massage

Tui Na Therapeutic Massage

Hands-on soft tissue work for comfort, relaxation, movement and general wellbeing, with pressure and treatment goals agreed before the session begins.

Current Appointment Location

Appointments currently available at Acuhealth in Sale

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 10am–4:30pm

Acuhealth Acupuncture Centre, 52–54 Washway Road, Sale M33 7QZ

Acuhealth is the current host venue for appointments with Min. Yao Restore remains the practice name wherever appointments are held.

For more flexible appointment times, book directly through WhatsApp Business on 07879 709204.
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Yao Restore

姚 • Yao /jaʊ/ • family name

Yao Restore is the acupuncture, Tui Na Therapeutic Massage and Chinese Herbal Medicine practice of Min Yao (姚民安), MSc, BSc.

I studied Chinese medicine full-time for seven years in China and have practised since 2009. Alongside my own clinic work, I teach at the Manchester Academy of TCM, where I am Course Director. Teaching keeps me honest: if I cannot explain a treatment clearly to a student, I should not be offering it to a patient.

Years of overseas clinical work with International SOS also shaped my habits: take a careful history, ask about medicines, watch for red flags, and be clear about when someone needs their GP rather than a needle.

Min YAO
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Tui Na Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, Educator & Founder
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Min Yao, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner at Yao Restore
15+
Years of Clinical Experience
ATCM Member
Professional Association
MATCM Educator
Course Director/Lecturer
What to Expect

How a First Visit Works

People often come to discuss persistent discomfort, tension, restricted movement, headaches and general wellbeing. Min begins with a careful assessment, explains whether acupuncture or hands-on treatment may be suitable, and recommends medical assessment when symptoms fall outside his scope.

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We start with your health history: current medicines, past treatment, what you want from the visit, and a safety screen. No needles until this is done.

Consultation

History • Medicines • Screening

02

Min explains his Chinese medicine assessment in plain terms, sets out the realistic options and agrees a plan with you before anything begins.

Assessment & Plan

Explanation • Options • Consent

03

You finish with clear next steps: an agreed treatment plan where suitable, practical advice and time to ask questions.

Agreed Next Steps

Treatment Plan • Questions • Advice

Common Questions

Things people usually ask before their first appointment.

Is acupuncture painful? What does it feel like?
Acupuncture needles are very fine. Most clients describe a slight tingling, gentle heaviness or a relaxing sensation during treatment.
What can we discuss during a consultation?
People often discuss persistent discomfort, tension, restricted movement, headaches, sleep, stress, digestion, menstrual health and general wellbeing. Min considers your wider health history before explaining which options may be suitable.
What qualifications does Min Yao have?
Min holds a BSc and MSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Hunan University of Chinese Medicine and has practised since 2009. He is Course Director and Lecturer at the Manchester Academy of TCM, a member of the ATCM, and previously held overseas clinical roles with International SOS. He is not GMC registered and does not practise as a conventional medical doctor in the UK.

Safety: Needles are sterile and single-use, and suitability is discussed before any treatment.
Practice Notes

Notes From the Practice

Occasional writing on acupuncture, Chinese medicine, safety and self-care, and how to get the most from a consultation.

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