About Dr. QiaoLi Lei
Dr. QiaoLi Lei’s success as a doctor of oriental medicine is no surprise. Born into the Lei family of physicians, Dr. Lei carried on the family tradition by becoming a 5th generation doctor of oriental medicine. Dr. Lei’s grandfather, QinFu Lei, was a great doctor whose reputation grew nationally as he treated tens of thousands of patients and documented his techniques in textbooks for others to share. Many people honored him through their reference to him as a medicine Buddha, a sage. His statue is still displayed in Wuhan China.
Dr. Lei’s interest in medicine came early, and she began following her uncle to learn acupuncture and herbal medicine when she was only 15 years old. In similar fashion, she began training her eldest son in acupuncture when he was 14 years old. Dr. Lei formally studied at and graduated from medical school in her homeland, Wuhan,,China, where she practiced medicince as an obstetrician in a nearby hospital and taught herbal medicine and acupuncture in the Wuhan School of Health.
Always eager to learn more, Dr. Lei assisted Dr. Jia-Kang Li and Dr. Yup Yiao, master practitioners in Hubei, China Medical University. Her inquisitive nature and desire to contribute to the advancement of acupunture and herbal medicine led her to add research to her agenda. The strength of her research and practice were rewarded by the Acupuncture Association of Asia as they awarded her the Worldwide Honor for Best Acupuncturist for her contributions to the art and science of oriental medicine.
Dr. Lei practices her medical art with great humility, authenticity and sincerity. The relief of her patients’ suffering and healing of their diseases are her goals. Her response to her patients’ “thank you’s” summarize her cultural and spiritual perspective on her work, “It is my duty. That is why I am here.” Her values of respect, gratitude, humility and duty permeate her technique and her relationship with her patients. Summarily, she cares.
Dr. Lei has treated tens of thousands of patients in the past 20 years and has had great success with patients suffering from paralysis; neck and back pain; depression and anxiety; a variety of digestive disorders; ulcers; ADD; strokes; shingles; weight loss; smoking cessation; cancer and chemotherapy; fertility issues; and a wide spectrum of problems.
Her patients vary in age from 6 to 90 years and come from a broad range of backgrounds and careers – teachers, construction workers, athletes, doctors, clerks, nurses, students, lawyers, actresses, engineers, secretaries and more. As indicated from her patient testimonials, she relates well to them all and has a soothing gift matched only by the power of her hands. She explains simply as, “An open heart combined with knowledge, experience and intuition is powerful. A balanced with the heart of the healer helps to balance the body of the patient to heal itself.”