Our Story
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Background
Pu Jian Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic was established in 2010. It specializes in providing a wide range of traditional Chinese medical treatments. Since its establishment, we have continuously grown and become a trusted TCM healthcare provider in Klang Valley.
The name “Pu Jian” in Chinese signifies the hope that everyone attains health. To accomplish this mission, our clinic employs qualified TCM practitioners and Meridian therapists, each with extensive professional knowledge and experience in their respective specialties.
- Since its opening, our physicians have consistently pursued further education in the countries such as China and Taiwan to enhance their medical skills, with the aim of providing better medical information and services for the public. As of today, our physicians have gained the trust of the general public, with patients from various regions, including Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor, and Penang, coming here to seek medical treatments.
Core Values
- Most diseases are closely related to emotions, and thus negative emotions often lead to various illnesses. Therefore, the slogan of Pu Jian Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre is: “Compassionate Care, Accurate Diagnostics, Better Health: Our Commitment
- In addition to accurately diagnosing the cause of illness and providing treatment, it is equally important to treat patients with compassion and attend to patients earnestly. Heartfelt conversation and encouragement are fundamental principles that our physicians must practice. The Pu Jian team is committed to serving patients with superior medical skills and heartfelt care. Today, we have greatly expanded and branched out into Pu Jian Chinese Medicine Centre（Sri Petaling）and Pu Jian Chinese Medicine Centre（Cheras Alam Damai）to serve the need of general public
The juncture at which the Pu Jian TCM Centre was established
- Pu Jian TCM Centre was co-founded by TCM my husband, Mr. Wilson. Initially, there were only the two of us, but over time, it has gradually expanded to a team of 7 physicians . I am a TCM physician and serve as the attending physician, while Wilson focuses on market planning and has become the company’s business planner.
- Before establishing the Pu Jian TCM Centre, I worked at different TCM centres for about 10 years. After accumulating extensive working experience, I felt that the time was right and decided to start my own business in 2010.
The journey of starting a business was very difficult for both of us. Starting a business is completely different as compared to working for other company. We even sold our car, and yet our funds were insufficient. However we kept on trying, as we realized that starting a business was never an easy task. We were determined to take this route, never fear of the challenges that we could encounter, and have been firmly moving forward until now.
Be of one mind and heart
Sometimes there are friction and disagreements, but we always resolve the big problems and then gradually dissolve them. This is very important, especially when a couple works in the same company. Therefore, we have been adhering to this belief until now and still collaborate closely to promote the development of the Centre. I am mainly responsible for the medical work, including training physicians, while my husband is in charge of the marketing planning.
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognized by the Malaysian government?
I studied for my bachelor’s degree in the Traditional Chinese Medical Institute Malaysia, which was a five-year degree program jointly conducted with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. During this period, the Chinese professors flew to teach us in Malaysia and in the fourth and fifth years, we had to intern in Guangzhou. Due to the economic crisis, the original plan to intern in the fourth and fifth years had changed, and the entire internship period was rescheduled in the fifth year, whereby I spent my entire internship in Guangzhou.
At that time, the Malaysian government recognized TCM degrees only if they were from one of the eight prestigious Chinese universities, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine was one of them. To establish a TCM Centre and become a TCM doctor in Malaysia, one must apply for licences and certifications from the Malaysian Chinese Medical Association.
In the past two years, the Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has begun taking a series of measures to recognize traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Now, the TCM doctors must hold a government-issued practice certificate to open a clinic. Without this certificate, it is considered an illegal practice, and patients have the rights to file complaints. Therefore, the situation in the TCM industry is gradually well accepted.
How do you perceive the prospects for TCM in Malaysia?
The prospects are absolutely bright. Many clinics have been mushrooming rapidly, especially after the pandemic, as the demand for TCM has increased. However, western medicine still dominates the Malaysian medical scene, even during the pandemic. We, as TCM practitioners, subtly provide support throughout the process.
The TCM industry has become vibrant now, but there is also a lack of regulations. The previous lack of management led to market chaos, with some culprits claiming to be TCM doctors after only a few months of studies. As a result, the public finds it difficult to identify the genuine TCM practitioners. How can they differentiate between them? The government is now strengthening the regulations, requiring that only those with legitimate degrees can apply for a legal practice certificate to ensure lawful practice and prevent illegal medical activities. Despite these measures, there are still some illegal TCM practitioners in the marketplace, which is tough to completely eradicate.
How can we Identify a Qualified TCM Practitioner?
First and foremost, the academic qualifications are crucial. Every TCM practitioner must obtain a bachelor’s degree. For example, if a practitioner holds a master’s degree and specializes in the foundational study of the spleen and stomach in TCM, then their specialty would be gastroenterology.
The second point is to observe the practitioner’s manner of speaking and assess whether what they say is reasonable. TCM practitioners use a systematic method to diagnose conditions, which includes principles, methods, formulas, and medicines. These are the fundamental aspects of TCM. For instance, if you consult a TCM practitioner and he seems to be uncertain about his diagnosis, it may warrant scepticism. In the TCM clinical practice, it is crucial for the practitioners to be confident in their diagnosis. A true TCM practitioner can gather detailed information about a patient’s condition through comprehensive inquiry.
In essence, TCM practitioners are like detectives, using diagnosis to uncover information about a patient’s condition. Therefore, when consulting a TCM practitioner, please pay attention to their manner of speaking and inquiry techniques. A genuine TCM practitioner acquires a wealth of knowledge and is capable of communicating effectively with you.
At Pu Jian TCM Centre, we host students for internships, whereby we, as mentors, impart the true essence of TCM. Just as we analyse the efficacy and properties of a medication to explain why it can treat a cold, we aim to pass on this understanding to the next generation of practitioners. Our goal is to ensure that they truly comprehend and inherit the essence of TCM.