Meet Our Team
We have friendly staff, a clean facility and excellent customer service.
Kelvin Huang
NZ Registered Acupuncturist & ACC Treatment Provider
(Bachelor of Health Science: Acupuncture)
Chinese Registered Herbalist
(Bachelor of Chinese Medicine in Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Kelvin’s has followed in his father’s footsteps in practicing Chinese traditional herbal medicine. In 1996, Kelvin graduated with a bachelor degree from Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While at University, he not only studied Chinese medicine and acupuncture, but also Western medicine. After 5 years studying Chinese traditional medicine and Acupuncture, he worked as a practitioner over seven years at the inpatient department at Guangzhou’s Liwan District hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Kelvin combines Eastern and Western medicine to help his patients.
Kelvin decided it was time for a life adventure and immigrated to New Zealand in 2003. He completed his qualification to meet New Zealand standards for Chinese medicine. After more than three years’ preparation he took over an existing Chinese medicine clinic called Healthaid in 2006 and built his own practice, Modern Health Chinese Medical Centre, in Lower Hutt.
Armed with his great passion to traditional Chinese medicine and hospital working experience in China, Kelvin successfully set up a team in Modern Health clinic and proud to provide natural healing service for the people around wellington region more than 10 years now. Kelvin has helped people recover from various illnesses and injuries. Kelvin uses different methods, including a combination of Chinese herbal medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion to treat his patients. He has treated patients over 20 years now and has seen that Acupuncture works quickly to heal and repair various injuries. For coughs or viruses, he recommends herbal medicine, as it has worked for him personally and for many clients. More than just a treatment, Kelvin encourage people to live in a balanced way and regular seasonal adjustment as health wellbeing maintains.
Email: chinesemedicinenz@outlook.com
Phone: 045666898
Chelsea Van Heerden
NZ Registered Acupuncturist & ACC Treatment provider
(Bachelor of Health Science: Acupuncture)
Massage Therapist
(Diploma of Tuina: Chinese Medical Massage)
With a passion for alternative medicine and as a student of traditional Chinese medicine, Chelsea has learned and developed a useful skill set to help address some of the issues her patients might be having.
Chelsea is qualified with a Diploma in the practice of Tui Na – a form of deep tissue Chinese massage, along with other techniques like Cupping, Gua Sha and Moxibustion, all of which she uses in her practice to bring about great healing outcomes her patients.
She has a passion for treating women’s health conditions such as menstrual issues, menopause and offering fertility support. Building a good rapport with Chelsea’s patients is at the heart of her practice as this coupled with the above techniques can contribute to better healing outcome for you.
Email: chinesemedicinenz@outlook.com
Phone: 045666898
Yvonne Yang
Reception
Yvonne has an extensive understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, having enjoyed working at our centre for over five years. She is known to be extremely friendly, helpful and understanding amongst our customers, helping them with any of their needs.
Email: chinesemedicinenz@outlook.com
Phone: 045666898
Shirley Chiu
Reception
Shirley has friendly and conscientious personality making her easy to ask for help. She has extensive work experience that helps her easily building connection with people. She cares about the need of customers and always keeps patient to solve any of their request. She is excited about the opportunity to bring her passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Email: chinesemedicinenz@outlook.com
Phone: 045666898
