Dr. Helen Weiping Zhao is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in RI, MA, NY, and PA with 30 years of experience in clinical acupuncture.
Dr. Zhao graduated from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , one of the most first established institute in TCM, in 1983, with a degree in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. In the same year, Dr. Zhao started her career of clinical acupuncture and oriental medicine at the affiliated YueYang Hospital (Shanghai, China.) She worked in the clinical treatment and research of acupuncture until 1996. Also, in 1987 she was invited as an instructor in clinical acupuncture in the Shanghai Center of Acupuncture, WHO.
During 1996-2000, Dr. Zhao was engaged in the clinical research of acupuncture in electrophysiology in Japan, receiving a Ph.D. in Medical Science. Taking the certificate administered by NCCAOM, she practiced clinical acupuncture several years collecting much clinical experience in the United States. Her specialty is in pain management, infertility, IUI/IVF support, mental health, seasonal conditions, weight control, quitting smoking, and much more. Dr. Zhao accepts various insurance providers in Rhode Island, such as Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cigna, etc.