Dr. Minan Yao (MSc, BSc)
Hospital-trained Senior TCM Doctor • Course Director at Manchester Academy of TCM • Former International SOS Medical Officer
Dr. Minan Yao (姚民安)
MSc & BSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine Course Director, MATCM ALS (UK) • PHTLS (US) Certified
What Sets Me Apart
Unlike typical acupuncturists who focus solely on needles, I bring robust General Practice (GP) capabilities to every consultation. My training allows me to understand your complex medical history, recognise red-flag symptoms, and safely integrate TCM with any existing Western treatments.
With 15+ years bridging Western medical safety standards and Eastern therapeutic wisdom, I provide what I call "Western-Medically Literate" TCM—the best of both worlds.
A Career Built on Rigorous Training
From university halls to conflict zones, every chapter has shaped my approach to integrative medicine.
7-Year Full-Time Medical Education
Earned both BSc and MSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Comprehensive curriculum integrating Western biomedical sciences with classical TCM theory, pharmacology, and clinical methodology.
Class A Tertiary Hospital (San-Jia)
Clinical practice at Ruikang Hospital (Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine) — a premier 1,100-bed facility specialising in Integrative Chinese & Western Medicine.
Direct Disciple of Prof. Wei Guikang
Selected as Shi-Dai-Tu (師帶徒) — a direct apprentice of Professor Wei Guikang, a renowned National Master of TCM in China. Mastered the theory and practice of "Spine-Related Disease" (脊柱相關疾病學).
International SOS Medical Officer
Over a decade with International SOS, the world's leading medical security company. Deployed to China, Angola, DR Congo, and Iraq (2023-2025).
Course Director, Manchester Academy of TCM
Now based in the UK, I serve as Course Director and Lecturer at MATCM, training the next generation of TCM practitioners while maintaining my clinical practice 基于TaoHeal的理念.
Western Emergency Medicine Certifications
My experience in high-stakes environments taught me one undeniable truth: Safety must always come first.
PHTLS
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
US Certified 2024
ALS
Advanced Life Support
UK Resus Council 2024
ACLS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Provider
BLS
Basic Life Support
Provider Since 2013
ITLS
International Trauma Life Support
Provider
What this means for you: I can precisely identify high-risk "red flag" symptoms that require Western medical intervention, ensuring you receive the safest and most appropriate care pathway — whether that's TCM, conventional medicine, or an integrated approach.
Spine-Related Disease Approach
My specialty, "Spine-Related Disease" (脊柱相關疾病學), is a medical discipline positing that spinal misalignments don't just cause back pain — they compress nerves and vessels affecting internal organs.
Many chronic internal, gynaecological, and cardiovascular issues — such as irregular periods, palpitations, and digestive disorders — fundamentally stem from spinal imbalances. I treat the root cause by correcting the spine to restore internal function.
"We don't just treat symptoms; we correct the structural foundation that maintains health."
This is truly integrative medicine: combining spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and herbal medicine to address complex health problems from multiple angles simultaneously.
Conditions Often Rooted in Spinal Imbalance
Musculoskeletal
Neck, shoulder, lower back, and leg pain
Gynaecological
Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhoea, fertility issues
Cardiovascular
Palpitations, chest tightness, circulation problems
Digestive
Functional gastrointestinal disorders, bloating
Neurological
Headaches, dizziness, numbness, sleep disorders
Ready to Experience Integrative Care?
Professional Registration
ATCM Member (UK Registered)
Course Director, MATCM
ALS/PHTLS Certified
MSc & BSc Medicine (TCM)
Clinical Focus
Spine-Related Disease
Pain Management
Internal & Gynaecological Disorders
Integrative Health Optimisation
Languages Spoken
English (Fluent)
Mandarin 普通話 (Native)
Cantonese 廣東話 (Fluent)
"I bring hospital-level clinical rigour to every consultation, ensuring you receive safe, effective, and truly integrative care."