Dr. Lam, a Stanford graduate, was brought up in New York and Hong Kong. She started going to a Chinese doctor at the age of eleven for psoriasis and was intrigued by how holistic and lifestyle- focused Chinese medicine is. From a young age, the principles of Chinese medicine were instilled in her. Dr. Lam specializes in fertility and skin-related issues. She was introduced to Chinese medicine because of her own skin issues, and she remains fascinated with the subject. She believes that the female body is so incredible, and it is a blessing to be able to support women and couples trying to grow their families. Fertility can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but her experience in
working with these women has taught her so much about resilience and strength. For Dr Lam, it has always been a humbling yet rewarding experience treating fertility- related issues. Using TCM to return life, hope, and inspiration to patients makes the whole process satisfying for her. Dr Lam believes in the importance of having “yuan fen” or fate when working with a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner
because healing is a very personal experience. Being able to relate to patients is important, and it is a significant part of the healing experience. Many of her patients are Asian American women looking for holistic care that bridges their two cultural alternative medicine, Chinese medicine is often the last resort for patients when they have exhausted all other forms of pills, surgeries, or injections. This medicine backgrounds. As a form of
never ceases to amaze me as to what it can do to return our bodies to a state of balance and healing. When we heal our bodies, we heal our minds. And it is so clear that when we have good health, our potential is limitless. Dr. Lam’s patients always inspire her through their resilience through suffering and dedication to healing. There is nothing more potent than the willingness to get better.
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