Acupuncture practice Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang-Sievers aims to harmonize the knowledge and experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the knowledge and methods of 21st century Western medicine. She is convinced that the combination of both approaches opens up individual, holistic and, above all, sustainable paths to healing and health care. Together with her dedicated team of therapists and receptionists, she is committed to providing patients with comprehensive, professional and empathetic care on a daily basis. The practice is based on a deep understanding of the interactions between body, mind and environment – as well as on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In addition to proven TCM methods such as acupuncture and Tuina, Western techniques of chiropractic, nutritional therapy and manual medicine are also used. The aim: individual treatment concepts that both alleviate acute complaints and strengthen health in the long term.
Practice management
Melanie Gorissen has been part of our practice team since 2022 and has been responsible for practice and quality management, social media and our collaborations since 2024. With her in-depth professional experience in quality and innovation management at Bosch, she brings valuable expertise to the table.
She has lived in Bremen since 2022 and is studying psychology at the University of Bremen, with a particular interest in clinical psychology as well as work and organizational psychology. She is happy to contribute her expertise in the areas of occupational health management, prevention, team development and leadership to our practice.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an integral part of her everyday life – be it in terms of nutrition, orientation towards the phases of change or observing the organ clock. She is particularly fascinated by the holistic approaches of TCM, especially the interactions between body and psyche and the treatment of psychological and psychosomatic symptoms.
Although she mostly works remotely from Bremen, she plays a central role as team leader with her eye for connections, communication and structure and enriches our team in Berlin in many ways.
Languages: German, English
Practice owner, alternative practitioner (anamnesis, acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy, cupping, herbal therapy)
Hui Zhang-Sievers is a trained acupuncture master with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. After many years as a certified head of the intensive care unit at Harbin University Hospital, she has extensive clinical experience in internal medicine and the care of ventilated patients. She has lived in Berlin since 2002, where she founded her own TCM practice in 2013, which she now runs with a team of seven employees.
She specializes in acupuncture, Tuina massage and holistic chiropractic, supplemented by Western manual therapy methods, which she learned at the Ackermann Institute in Stockholm, among others. As a member of the board of the Scientific Society for TCM and Pharmacology (Guizhou, China), she is also involved in international professional exchange.
Hui Zhang-Sievers is continuously expanding her skills, for example in nutritional therapy, injection techniques, emergency medicine and the use of cosmetic acupuncture. She is also authorized to sell Chinese herbal medicine in Germany thanks to her IHK certificate. Her work combines the Eastern art of healing with Western medicine – scientifically sound, practical and holistic.
Languages: German, Chinese, English
Reception
Zhijing Wu studied law at Ocean University of China from 2019 to 2023. In October 2024, she moved to Berlin to start a master’s degree in law at Humboldt University of Berlin – with a focus on international dispute resolution.
In addition, she gained valuable experience in the administrative area of a practice for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China and now brings this knowledge into our daily practice work.
She joined the team at Hui Zhang Acupuncture Practice in June 2025 in the reception area – with organizational talent, strong communication skills and a flair for international perspectives.
Languages: Chinese, English, German (in progress – we ask for your patience and understanding)
Therapeutic assistance
Yijun Zhou received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Clinical Medicine from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dalian Medical University in China.
After graduating, she began her clinical work as a TCM internal medicine doctor at a hospital in Shandong province in 2023. Her focus was on the treatment of chronic diseases, digestive disorders and integrative care for cancer patients. She specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, moxibustion, auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture) and other traditional methods.
She has been living in Berlin since 2022 and is doing her doctorate at Charité University Medicine in the field of hepatobiliary surgery and molecular tumor laboratory.
She has been part of the Hui Zhang acupuncture practice team since June 2025 and supports us with her in-depth expertise and keen sense of people and medicine.
Languages: Chinese, English, German (in progress – we ask for your patience and understanding)
Tuina Massage (Ken Yamamoto Technique)
Ryoko has extensive experience in manual therapy within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her special focus is on the Ken Yamamoto Technique (KYT) – a modern, functionally oriented treatment method for correcting muscular imbalances.
The Ken Yamamoto Technique is based on an anatomically and functionally precise understanding of muscle chains and joint relationships. The aim of the method is to identify misalignments in the pelvic and spinal area and to correct them in a targeted manner through muscle relaxation and activation. This involves treating specific muscle groups that may be the cause of pain symptoms in other parts of the body.
The combination of Tuina and KYT allows for an effective, holistic approach that takes into account both energetic and structural imbalances.
Areas of application of the Ken Yamamoto Technique include
Ryoko uses individually tailored treatment and works both preventively and as an adjunct to therapy for existing musculoskeletal complaints. Her approach combines the centuries-old principles of TCM with the latest findings from functional muscle therapy.
Tuina massage (Shiatsu, Yurashi)
Naoko-san has been working as a shiatsu therapist since 2015. She completed her training at
, including at the European Shiatsu Institute in Berlin. She also trained as a Yurashi therapist in 2021.
Her treatments improve the flow of energy in the body, strengthen the body’s self-healing powers and have a positive effect on the immune system and the autonomic nervous system. They also release blockages and help to relieve stress and tension. To a certain extent, they also provide relief from chronic illnesses.
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a traditional massage therapy from Japan. During the treatment, manual pressure is applied to the energy points in the body to release blockages in the energy flow. This stimulation has a positive effect on the organs connected to the energy pathways.
What is Yurashi?
Yurashi is based on a traditional Japanese therapy method using stroking massages. Gentle touches on tense muscles and rocking and swaying movements of the limbs are intended to release tension and blockages in the long term. Firm pressure is deliberately avoided in order to bypass the body’s natural defense mechanisms against external contact and pain.
Tuina (osteopathy, physiotherapy, shiatsu)
Erika Obayashi successfully completed her training as a state-approved judo therapist in Japan.
Judo therapy, a traditional Japanese manual therapy, is an effective combination of elements of osteopathy, physiotherapy and shiatsu therapy.
The focus of this special treatment method is on a holistic view of the symptoms. Attention is paid to the entire body and it is viewed as a functional unit.
Erika’s therapy focuses in particular on the health of the pelvis, the center of our body. An imbalance of the pelvis often leads to a misalignment of the entire body, resulting in a posture that is not healthy, which in turn causes further complaints. For this reason, it is very important to focus on the pelvis.
In addition to her training as a judo therapist, Ms. Obayashi also has further training in the following areas:
Tuina (acupressure, shiatsu)
Yukako is a specialized therapist with many years of professional experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She has been an integral part of our team for over ten years and has several decades of clinical practice in manual therapy. Her professional focus is on acupressure, supplemented by Tuina massage and Shiatsu techniques.
Acupressure is one of the central manual treatment methods within TCM. It is based on the targeted stimulation of acupoints along the meridians – the body’s energy channels. Precise finger pressure regulates the flow of Qi (vital energy), releases energy blockages and supports the physiological function of internal organs. Acupressure works both locally and systemically by influencing the autonomic nervous system, muscle tension and overall energy levels.
Yukako uses acupressure for a variety of functional complaints, including:
She integrates elements of Tuina and Shiatsu into her treatments in order to deepen the therapeutic effect and respond individually to the physical constitution and current symptoms of her patients.
Yukako’s treatment approach is characterized by precision, a deep understanding of the energetic connections and a mindful, patient-centered way of working.