While in China, I was able to visit a former classmate, Dr. Xie Hongbin, and learn about the latest advancements in cosmetic acupuncture and aesthetic surgery. He is an Associate Professor at Peking University Third Hospital.
Dr. Ting Chi Fa is sharing with me his knowledge and experience in Chinese therapies related to injuries and sport injuries. Today we discussed a number of cases related to my patients and I observed back and shoulder injuries. The most common therapy that he uses is acupuncture at the Ashi points with heat along with herbal medicine to move the blood and help the body heal.
![Doctors](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo4-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis visits Peking University Third Hospital.
![Classmates](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_14-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis and former classmate Dr. Xie Hongbin.
![Bowls of Fish](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_53-300x224.jpg)
A bowl of fish is very common in every business. This is one of the 4 bowls in our hotel lobby.
![City](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_32-300x224.jpg)
A view of the city.
I was lucky to visit the Orthopedic Acupuncture Department today and learn how they treat their patients.
![Herbal treatments](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_17-300x224.jpg)
Herbal poultice in a cloth bag is applied to the affected area to treat pain
![Suction Cup Therapy](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_16-300x224.jpg)
Suction Cup Therapy to move the blood and remove the toxins.
![Suction Cup Therapy](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_15-300x224.jpg)
Suction Cup Therapy to move the blood and remove the toxins.
![Neck Accupuncture](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_131-300x224.jpg)
Acupuncture treatments for neck pain with infrared heat.
![Infrared](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_121-300x224.jpg)
Acupuncture treatments for back pain with infrared heat.
![Doctors](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_18-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis with the Acupuncture Doctors
I’m truly enjoying my time abroad. China is a fascinating culture and it’s nice to be able to re-experience the place I lived 30 years ago.
![Beijing Intersection](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo2-300x224.jpg)
Busy intersection in Beijing Building of a Chinese company.
![Water Fountains](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_12-300x224.jpg)
Colorful water fountains in Beijing.
![Wu Ming Ju Bar](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_52-300x224.jpg)
The bar area of the Wu Ming Ju restaurant.
![China Bathroom](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_62-300x224.jpg)
Traditional Chinese toilets in the restaurant. A little different from Indiana!
![Wu Ming Ju](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_31-300x224.jpg)
Dingin at the Wu Ming Ju restaurant famous for a delicacy called the beggars chicken with a history of over 300 years slow cooked whole chicken with spices wrapped in lotus leaves.
![Waiting Room](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_41-300x224.jpg)
In the waiting room of Wu Ming Ju restaurant with Li Jing Mei, a former classmate who now lives in North Carolina!
Dr Ting Chi Fa is sharing with me his knowledge and experience in Chinese therapies related to injuries and sport injuries. Today we discussed a number of cases related to my patients and I observed back and shoulder injuries. The most common therapy that he uses is acupuncture at the Ashi points with heat a long with herbal medicine to move the blood and help the body heal.
![In the Holter](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_22-300x224.jpg)
In the Holter Neck traction, weight adjustable traction used to relieve tension in the back and neck muscles. The 15 minute treatment was followed by a massage.
![Holter Traction](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_13-300x401.jpg)
In the Holter Neck traction, weight adjustable traction used to relieve tension in the back and neck muscles. The 15 minute treatment was followed by a massage.
![Clinic](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo3-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis standing in front of a clinic in the outskirts of Beijing.
![Subway](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_42-300x224.jpg)
On the subway -one of the most economic and efficient means of travel in Beijing.
![Bike Taxi](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_81-300x224.jpg)
Alternative transportation available in the city of Beijing.
![Cab](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_71-300x224.jpg)
A typical taxi meter cab in the city of Beijing.
Here are some pictures of life at Beijing University, now called Peking University. It’s been fun to walk down memory lane and remember life as a student studying Traditional Chinese Medicine.
![Celebratory Wall](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_8-300x224.jpg)
100 year History Exhibition of Beiyi
![100 years](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_7-300x224.jpg)
Wall of fame – 100 years – at Beijing University.
![Teachers Building](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_61-300x224.jpg)
Decorations outside of the Teachers Building
![Early Morning Street Sweeper](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_51-300x224.jpg)
A street sweeper I came across one morning when I couldn’t sleep due to jet lag.
![Classroom](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_3-300x224.jpg)
A typical classroom at Beijing University.
![School of Pharmacy](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_21-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis in front of the School of Pharmacy
![Library](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo_11-300x224.jpg)
Student Library on Campus
![Student Dormitories](https://angelicakokkalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo1-300x224.jpg)
Dr. Kokkalis in front of the student dormitory where she resided 30 years ago.