• Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win
  • Domestic Diva Awards 2022
  • Food
    • Eating Out
    • Cooking Tips
    • Festive Food
    • Asian Recipes
    • Food
    • Celebrity Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Western Recipes
  • Family
    • Family
    • Save Money
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Style
  • Great Women
    • Career
    • Great Women of Our Time
    • Real Life
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
  • #SchoolForLife
  • Hair Awards
  • Great Escape
  • Explore Singapore
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Media

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.

  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win

Beauty & Health

How Pain And Loss Inspired This Woman To Start Her Own TCM Clinic

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Beauty & Health

How Pain And Loss Inspired This Woman To Start Her Own TCM Clinic

Here’s how one woman’s experience with grief gave her the courage to take a step out of her comfort zone and into the world of TCM

September 8, 2021
TCM

Beatrice Liu was shocked when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer back in 2014.

“She was 80 per cent vegetarian and exercised almost daily,” she explains. 

The elderly woman was however adamant about staying away from conventional medicine, turning to alternative treatments for relief of her symptoms. 

READ NEXT

10 TCM Herbs Every Woman Needs In Her Life To Look And Feel Better

6 TCM Herbs To Try If You Want To Welcome A Baby This Year

5 Veterinary Clinics That Offer TCM For Pets In Singapore

“Her main gripe with conventional medicine was the pain and side effects. She wanted to live her last days with a better quality of life, not with impaired immunity. As such, we sought alternative therapies like TCM.”

Beatrice lets on that the treatments gave her mother a boost in energy, allowing her to do things like walk the dog. The elderly woman was also less prone to coughs and colds. 

In 2016, Beatrice crossed paths with TCM physician Leong Weizhen. Seeing how TCM helped her late mother eventually made her embark on a different career path. 

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/beauty-and-health/pain-loss-inspired-tcm-clinic/
How Pain And Loss Inspired This Woman To Start Her Own TCM Clinic
Not without challenges
image

When they first met, Physician Leong was running a TCM clinic on her own. Beatrice volunteered to help with digital marketing efforts and business tripled within three months, so the TCM practitioner asked if Beatrice wanted to go into business together. But Beatrice said no.

“I felt that I was still missing skill sets in strategy and market expansion,” she says. She continued with her strategy consulting job to acquire the skills necessary, and only in 2019 left her corporate career to make the switch. The two women worked on a brand revamp and launched Oriental Remedies Group.

But Beatrice learnt very quickly that running a business can eat into her personal wellbeing.

“My biggest challenge is taking care of my own mental wellness. As I’m extremely driven and have very high standards for my work, I always find it hard to switch off. This was true even when I was an employee–I worked almost every weekend in my first three years of work.”

“It didn’t change even after I became an entrepreneur because there were simply too many things to do. Physician Leong and I pretty much work 24/7 over the 30 months, and some days, especially during the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, we were burnt out.”

This in turn led to feelings of doubt.

“There were definitely moments where I wondered, ‘Why did I leave my stressful corporate role for an even more stressful role as a business owner?’ But I think it is natural for someone who has given up a comfortable and consistent paycheck to feel this way.”

123RF
Positive thinking and gratitude
image

But Beatrice was determined to work through those negative feelings.

“Firstly, I remind myself to stay focused on my purpose–I joined the health and wellness business to help people prevent chronic conditions or manage these conditions in a way that improves their quality of life,” she lets on.

“Secondly, I focus on what I can influence, not my fears. When there’s a problem, I acknowledge its existence and my emotional reaction to it, but after that, I think about what I can do to improve the problem. This is the same for my fears.”

She also prepares herself for the worst.

“I often think to myself, ‘What is this problem I am facing compared to death or illness? What is the worst case?’ These questions allow me put things into perspective, which then allows me to be more patient.”

It helps that she practises gratitude and makes sure to always see things in a positive light.

“it can be something small like, ‘My toddler is making so much noise because he is healthy and active!’ I also pray and meditate as often so that I can practise being in the moment.”

123RF
Some entrepreneurial advice
image

To say that Oriental Remedies Group is doing well would be an understatement–it is on track to opening more outlets in the next few years and will soon also launch its e-commerce platform Sprout Health. The waiting time for a consultation is currently two weeks.

But Beatrice recognises that every entrepreneurial venture is a gamble and that one won’t ever know for sure if they will find success, so she has some advice for one who is looking to maximise their odds when embarking on a similar path.

“It is crucial that you know your strengths. A lot of people go into careers that do not suit their strengths. For example, if you are very good in analytics but somehow end up in, say, a sales role, it is a waste of your talent. All of us have unique strengths and we should develop them to our fullest potential,” she affirms.

She adds that it is also essential that you are clear of your career goals, and that you should take steps towards them even if you can’t jump into your desired industry immediately.

“To gain experience in digital marketing and finance, I joined beginner classes so that I could lead my team better. In a corporate setting, this may mean moving from a front-end role to the supply chain, but there’s no harm if it serves a purpose for your end goal.”

Already running a business? She suggests investing in talent.

“Initially, we were afraid to spend too much, so we tried to do everything ourselves. But I think if we had hired more talent sooner, we’d have been less burnt out and been able to grow the business even faster. It has been a good learning experience.”

Text: Adora Wong/HerWorld

Read Next

10 TCM Herbs That Will Banish Fat And Improve Your Digestion

"I'm Proof That Cancer Survivors Can Still Lead A Healthy Life"

5 TCM Drinks That Will Better Your Digestion

123RF
  • TAGS:
  • Health
  • tcm
  • TCM remedies
  • wellbeing
  • Wellness
  • Wellness & Health
  • women's health
SHARE THIS ON

What’s Hot

Beauty & Health

SWW x Chloé: An Afternoon Of Layering A...

Beauty & Health

Beauty Bestsellers To Buy Now Before The...

Beauty & Health

8 Best Alternatives To The Dyson Hair Dryer

Beauty & Health

Look Good With A Naked Face: Best Skinca...

Beauty & Health

10 Best Budget Beauty Deals To Shop Now

Beauty & Health

Find The Best Beauty Gifts To Give To Yo...

Beauty & Health

What It's Like To Be Diagnosed With Type...

Beauty & Health

Early 11.11 Sale: Fitness Deals You'll W...

Beauty & Health

The Chloé Pop-up at Raffles City Is A F...

Beauty & Health

This Dyson Hair Dryer Is On Sale Now

Beauty & Health

10 Best Red Lipsticks For Asian Skin To ...

Beauty & Health

How To Eat Without Worrying About Gainin...

Editor’s Picks
  • Hair Easy, Chic Styles For Medium-Length Hair
  • Hair 20 Easy Ways To Style Short Hair
  • Skincare 20 Hydrating Sleeping Masks That Will Help You Wake Up To Glowing Skin
  • Hair 15 Easy Hairstyles Perfect For Chinese New Year Visiting
  • Skincare These Skincare Habits To Follow Will Up Your Self-Care Routine
  • Skincare Here's What To Do If Dry Skin Is Ruining Your Anti-Ageing Routine
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>">
SPH Magazine

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.