ACUPUNCTURE & TCM, UMM SUQEIM, DUBAI
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Umm Suqeim
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine graduate with 18 years of clinical experience.
Huafei Li is an acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner at Emirates European Medical Centre in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. A graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with 18 years of clinical experience, including more than 13 in Dubai, he combines acupuncture with cupping, Chinese herbs and moxibustion.
Huafei Li sees patients for
Insomnia & sleep problems
Acupuncture and lifestyle management for disturbed, unrefreshing sleep.
Stress, anxiety & low mood
Calming, drug-free support for the physical toll of stress and anxiety.
Digestive issues
TCM approaches for IBS, constipation, diarrhoea and bloating.
Wellbeing & Relaxation
Acupuncture and traditional techniques as part of a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Back & sciatic pain
Acupuncture for back pain and sciatica, alone or alongside chiropractic care.
Chronic pain & migraines
Relief for headaches, migraines and long-standing pain of many kinds.
Huafei Li at Emirates European Medical Centre
Book with Huafei Li
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- Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome
- Central Umm Suqeim 2 location with easy parking
- We help you check insurance cover
We reply within 2 hours during clinic hours (8:30am to 7pm, seven days a week).
About Huafei Li
Acupuncture in Umm Suqeim, Dubai
If you are looking for acupuncture in Dubai, Huafei Li practises at Emirates European Medical Centre in Umm Suqeim 2, a short drive along Al Thanya Street. With 18 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, more than 13 of them in Dubai, he combines acupuncture with cupping, Chinese herbs and moxibustion, and pays close attention to lifestyle management, treating physical and psychological wellbeing together.
What patients see Huafei for
His patients come with a wide range of conditions: insomnia, digestive dysfunction such as IBS and constipation, anxiety and stress, headaches and migraines, menopausal symptoms, tinnitus and back and sciatic pain. Acupuncture also works well alongside the clinic’s chiropractic and physiotherapy care as part of a combined, drug-free plan for chronic pain, and Huafei regularly treats patients together with the clinic’s chiropractors and physiotherapists.
Lifestyle and wellbeing goals
Huafei supports patients with lifestyle goals such as weight management and smoking cessation, as part of a holistic wellbeing approach for both men and women. He is careful and honest about what acupuncture can and cannot do: treatment supports your wider medical care and lifestyle changes rather than replacing them, and every course begins with a full consultation.
Trained in Beijing, recognised in print
Huafei graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, one of China’s foremost institutions for training doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and keeps his skills current through continuing medical education. He is passionate about sharing TCM with a wider audience: he has written medical articles for Chinese and English publications, been featured in Chinese national media including China Today, given live demonstrations at Expo 2020 Dubai and authored two books on Chinese medicine. Patients have rated his care 5.0 across 15 reviews on Edarabia.
A whole-person approach
For Huafei, needles are only part of the picture. After helping you towards better health, he supports you in keeping it, with maintenance plans, dietary guidance rooted in Chinese food therapy and practical lifestyle advice, so the benefits of treatment carry into daily life long after your final session at the clinic.
Huafei is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority as a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. You can verify his licence on the DHA’s medical directory.
Common questions
Does acupuncture hurt, and is it safe?
Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, nothing like injection needles, and most patients feel only a brief tingle or dull ache at the point, followed by deep relaxation. Performed by a trained practitioner using sterile, single-use needles, it is very safe. Huafei has 18 years of clinical experience and will adjust the treatment to your comfort throughout.
What happens at my first acupuncture session?
Your first visit begins with a detailed consultation covering your symptoms, health history, sleep, digestion and lifestyle, the whole picture, in TCM fashion. Huafei then explains his assessment and recommended plan before any treatment. A first session typically includes gentle acupuncture, sometimes with cupping or moxibustion, and lasts around 45 to 60 minutes. No referral is needed.
Can acupuncture support general wellbeing?
Many patients, both women and men, use acupuncture as part of a holistic wellbeing approach, to support relaxation and general wellbeing as part of their wider care. Huafei has long experience providing this support and coordinates timing around your clinic’s schedule. Acupuncture complements rather than replaces medical wellbeing care, and he is honest about what it can and cannot promise.
How many acupuncture sessions will I need?
It varies with the condition and how long you have had it. Acute problems may respond within a few sessions, while chronic issues such as long-standing insomnia or IBS usually need a longer course. After your first consultation Huafei will recommend a realistic plan and review progress as you go, adjusting or ending treatment based on results.
What is cupping and does Huafei offer it?
Cupping is a traditional therapy in which suction cups are placed on the skin to ease muscle tension and promote circulation. It can leave harmless circular marks that fade within days. Huafei combines cupping with acupuncture, Chinese herbs and moxibustion where appropriate. Appointments are available every day from 8:30am to 7pm.
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