Welcome to Birch Care

Before dedicating herself fully to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Priscilla spent many years in senior information systems management at multinational corporations. The fast-paced, high-pressure nature of that career gave her a deep, personal understanding of the physical and emotional effects of prolonged stress, including disrupted sleep, persistent fatigue, digestive symptoms and muscle tension.

Just as untangling a complex corporate system requires tracing every process back to its source, understanding the human body demands the same discipline — identifying connections and uncovering root causes. Guided by clarity of purpose and deep respect for health, Priscilla made a deliberate mid-career transition into Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed a rigorous five-year, full-time Bachelor’s program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, followed by clinical rotations at Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, a leading tertiary teaching hospital. There, she trained directly under Professor Jin Shi, whose clinical work focuses on TCM approaches to digestive and rheumatological conditions, where she was exposed to a rigorous approach to diagnosis and treatment and gained clinical experience with complex gastrointestinal and rheumatology/immunology cases. Through rotations across multiple specialties, she also built a solid clinical foundation spanning internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, acupuncture, and Tuina.

Her multidisciplinary background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nutritional Science and Information Systems gives her a broad perspective on health, combining traditional diagnostic thinking with a structured, analytical approach to each patient’s individual circumstances. Priscilla has developed a clear, well-grounded, and highly personalized approach to patient care:

A Thoughtful, Attentive Consultation: Priscilla values every consultation, taking the time to truly listen and observe, so she can build a long-term treatment plan that genuinely fits your life.

Clear, Transparent Communication: Priscilla explains her clinical thinking, treatment approach and recommendations in clear, straightforward language.

An Interdisciplinary Lens: By combining TCM’s holistic diagnostic framework with a modern understanding of nutrition and metabolism, she looks beyond symptom management to evaluate constitution, lifestyle, and diet as a whole.

Priscilla is committed to combining classical TCM diagnosis and treatment with practical lifestyle guidance, with particular focus on:

Stress, Sleep & Nervous System Health: Restless sleep, persistent fatigue, tension headaches, and chronic neck and shoulder tightness linked to prolonged stress.

Digestive & Metabolic Health: Digestive symptoms, including reflux, indigestion, bloating and constipation, as well as nutrition and lifestyle factors affecting metabolic health.

Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions: Acupuncture and TCM-based management of chronic strain, joint discomfort, and musculoskeletal issues.

Women’s Health: Menstrual irregularities, premenstrual and period-related discomfort, menopausal symptoms, and individualized care across different stages of life.

Diet & Lifestyle Integration: Clear, practical, and actionable dietary and lifestyle guidance tailored to individual constitution — including supportive care following cancer treatment and individualized dietary and lifestyle guidance to support recovery, manage treatment-related symptoms, and restore overall wellbeing.

• BC Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCM.P.)
• BC Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
• Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.TCM.), Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Nutritional Science, University of British Columbia
• Master of Science (MSc), Information Systems Management, City University of Hong Kong
• Certificate in Chinese Medicine Skin Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong