Professional Qualifications
Dr. Cheung Yung's Qualifications and Expertise
💼 Professional Registration
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong
🎓 Education
Graduated from Jinan University College of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou
⏱ Clinical Experience
Practicing in Hong Kong since 1993, over 40 years
(50,000+ cases annually)
🏥 Title
Founder of SYT Wellness
(Established in 2016)
🩺 Dr. Cheung Yung's Expertise
Acupuncture Bone Setting & Spinal Manipulation (Reduction) Trauma & Orthopedics Oral Chinese Medicine Topical Chinese Medicine
💡 SYT Wellness also offers Tui Na services, performed by professional Tui Na therapists, not by Dr. Cheung Yung himself. Learn more about Tui Na services →
🥋 Medical & Martial Arts Lineage
Disciple of Foshan Wing Chun Grandmaster Cen Neng (from the 1980s, approximately 30 years)
📍 Consulting Location
SYT Wellness Wan Chai Clinic (Yee Hong Building, 90 Jaffe Road)
⚠ Dr. Cheung Yung does not consult at the Jordan clinic
📚 Publications
"The Complete Book of Pain" (2nd Edition) ・ "Urbanites' Dietary Therapy Handbook" (2 volumes) ・ "Orthodox History of Wing Chun Kung Fu" ・ "Authentic Foshan Wing Chun Kung Fu" — a total of five books
Media and Celebrity Trust
Widely supported by media, celebrities, and stars
View Media Coverage Highlights ↓ ｜ View All Media Coverage →
Scope of Practice
What conditions does Dr. Cheung Yung treat?
Dr. Cheung Yung's consultations primarily focus on urban pain and musculoskeletal conditions, commonly including lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and old sports injuries. For specific conditions, please refer to the Urban Pain Guide and Pain Encyclopedia.
Dr. Cheung Yung's In-person Treatments
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain ・ Facial Paralysis ・ Internal Medicine (Insomnia, Digestion, Gynecology) ・ Cosmetics+
Used for pain, facial paralysis, post-stroke recovery, and internal medicine issues (insomnia, digestion, gynecology). The technique emphasizes "needle to qi, needle tonification and sedation," applying "burning mountain fire" and "penetrating heaven cool" methods as appropriate, and combining with needle retention, quick needling, or electroacupuncture.
Applicable conditions include: lower back pain, cervical spondylosis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, headaches, migraines, as well as trigeminal neuralgia, and facial paralysis (Bell's palsy).
Bone Setting & Spinal Manipulation (Reduction) for Cervical ・ Lumbar ・ Spinal-related Pain+
The technique integrates the essence of traditional Lingnan Foshan traumatology and Professor Long Ceng-Hua's spinal treatment methods, combined with modern human anatomy, used for assessing and treating spinal-related pain.
Important: Performed only when deemed suitable after assessment, no guarantees. The fee for trauma, orthopedics, and acupuncture already includes bone setting and spinal manipulation, which will be performed only if assessed as necessary by the physician.
Trauma & Orthopedics for Sprains ・ Strains ・ Residual Pain from Old Injuries ・ Traumatic Fractures+
Belongs to the Lingnan Foshan traumatology lineage, addressing sprains (e.g., twisted ankle), strains, residual pain from old injuries, and traumatic bone setting. Techniques and intensity are adjusted according to the injury's state, with different approaches for acute and chronic phases.
Oral Chinese Medicine Lingnan Differential Diagnosis ・ Can be synchronized with manual therapy+
Based on Lingnan medicine, it uses differential diagnosis for common pain, dampness-related conditions, and internal medicine problems in Hong Kong's humid and hot climate. Can be synchronized with manual therapy for both internal and external treatment.
Topical Chinese Medicine Local Application ・ Continued conditioning during treatment course+
Used for topical treatment of local musculoskeletal discomfort, often arranged as a continuation between treatments, supplemented by the clinic's developed BoneTonic Cream or BoneTonic Patch for external use (cannot replace in-person consultation).
Other services at SYT Wellness (performed by Tui Na therapists)
Pain Management Tui Na Performed by Tui Na Therapists30 / 50 / 60 minutes ・ Pediatric Tui Na 30 minutes ・ Not performed by Dr. Cheung Yung+
Used for muscle tension, postural strain, and manual therapy for musculoskeletal adjustment before and after acupuncture. Available in 30, 50, and 60-minute sessions, with an additional 30-minute pediatric Tui Na session, chosen according to needs.
📋 Other Consultation Areas (Dr. Cheung Yung's in-person consultation)
In addition to common urban pain, Dr. Cheung Yung also treats cervical spondylosis syndrome (vertebral artery type, sympathetic nerve type), disc herniation, trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis (Bell's palsy), de Quervain's tenosynovitis (mommy thumb), hamstring strain, and ankle sprain. See Urban Pain Guide for details.
Consultation Fees
Dr. Cheung Yung's Fees at a Glance (Designated Physician)
The following are the fees for Designated Physician (Dr. Cheung Yung). Fee items are consistent across both Wan Chai and Jordan clinics. The fee for trauma, orthopedics, and acupuncture already includes bone setting and spinal manipulation, which will be performed only if assessed as necessary by the physician. For complete and latest prices, please refer to the Consultation Fees page.
| Therapy | Applicable Conditions | Duration | Fee (HK$) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trauma, Orthopedics, Acupuncture Trauma Acupuncture Incl. Bone Setting |
Pain in neck, lower back, shoulders, back, etc.; sciatica | Needle retention approx. 20–30 min |
Single area: $600 Neck/lower back / Multiple areas / Sciatica: $800 Additional area: $200 |
|
Limb Acupuncture Acupuncture |
Elbow, thigh, knee (one side); wrist, ankle, sole, fingers, toes (one side) | Needle retention approx. 20–30 min |
Elbow / Thigh / Knee: $500 Wrist / Ankle / Sole / Fingers / Toes: $400 |
|
Bone Setting & Spinal Manipulation Bone Setting |
Additional after acupuncture based on assessment (already included in trauma, orthopedics, acupuncture fee) | — |
$600 Performed based on physician's assessment |
|
Bone Setting Technique (Traumatic) Orthopedics |
Treatment for traumatic fractures | — |
$1,000 – $2,500 |
|
Internal Medicine & Specialty Acupuncture Acupuncture |
Facial paralysis; stroke; insomnia, digestion, gynecology; cosmetics / weight loss | Needle retention approx. 20–30 min |
Facial paralysis: $600 Stroke: $800–$1,000 Internal Medicine: $600; Cosmetics / Weight Loss: $600, Total: $800 |
|
Chinese Medicine (Oral / Topical) Chinese Medicine |
Differential diagnosis with medication ・ Local topical application | — |
Consultation: $300 Consultation fee plus prescription (if not dispensed at clinic): $400 Concentrated Chinese medicine granules: $80–$100 / day; Topical herbal patch: $150 |
|
Sanfu Moxibustion Solar Term |
Solar term conditioning arrangement | — |
1 patch: $250; 3 patches: $550 |
|
Pain Management Tui Na Performed by Tui Na Therapists⚠ Not performed by Dr. Cheung Yung |
Muscle tension, postural strain, musculoskeletal adjustment; pediatric Tui Na Performed by SYT Wellness's professional Tui Na therapists, please book separately |
30 / 50 / 60 minutes; pediatric Tui Na 30 minutes |
$330 / $550 / $660 Pediatric Tui Na: $400 |
"—" indicates no standard duration announced, actual time depends on consultation assessment. Fees are subject to the latest prices announced by the clinic during consultation. View complete consultation fees →
Home Care Products
SYT Wellness clinic-developed product series, personally formulated by Dr. Cheung Yung based on 40 years of clinical evidence, for daily supplementary use (cannot replace in-person consultation):
Medical Journey
The Clinical Path of Dr. Cheung Wing
Dr. Cheung Wing's clinical path began with Lingnan school of Traditional Chinese Medicine training at Jinan University's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangzhou. After formal academic training, he focused primarily on pain management and orthopedics.
His manual techniques draw from two main sources: one is Lingnan Foshan traumatology; the other is Professor Long Ceng-hua's spinal manipulation techniques, the essence of which he combines with modern human anatomy for evaluating spine-related pain. In terms of acupuncture, he emphasizes "needle qi arrival and tonifying-reducing needling techniques," applying "burning mountain fire and penetrating heaven cool" based on the patient's condition, and using retained needles, fast needling, and electroacupuncture for various situations.
Clinically, Dr. Cheung Wing's principle is "diagnosis first, then treatment": in addition to the four diagnostic methods, he employs his own set of palpation procedures. When necessary, he refers to the patient's X-ray or MRI reports before deciding on the combination of techniques to use. He compiled his clinical observations into "The Complete Guide to Pain Management" and also teaches classes at SYT Wellness, passing on his knowledge of Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan orthopedics, acupuncture, and Tui Na techniques.
Academic Foundation
Graduated from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, with a foundation in Lingnan medicine, systematically trained in TCM diagnosis, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traumatology.
Since the 1980s
Apprenticed to Foshan Wing Chun Grandmaster Cen Neng for about thirty years, integrating Foshan Wing Chun's bridge arm strength into Long's orthopedic reduction techniques, forming a "medicine and martial arts combined" manual therapy system.
1993
Established practice in Hong Kong, initially at a clinic on Temple Street, Jordan, gaining wide support from locals and celebrities. With numerous consultations, eighty percent of patients sought treatment for various types of pain.
40+ Years of Clinical Practice
Deeply rooted in urban pain management and traumatology, combining the essence of Lingnan Foshan traumatology with Professor Long Ceng-hua's spinal manipulation techniques, treating over 50,000 cases annually.
2016
Founded SYT Wellness with the motto "superior medicine prevents illness," teaching classes and widely promoting Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine, authentic Foshan orthopedics, and acupuncture techniques. Also established a team of professional Tui Na therapists to provide muscle-tendon manipulation services.
Publications and Media
Authored five specialized books including "The Complete Guide to Pain Management." Writes regular health columns for mainstream media such as Sing Tao Daily and Bastille Post. Widely supported by celebrities like Tony Leung, Mark Wahlberg, Pharrell Williams, and public figures like Marvin Ma (former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development), he is hailed as Hong Kong's authority on pain management.
For actual patient experiences, please refer to Patient Reviews and Selected Media Coverage ↓.
Health Column (Ongoing)
SYT Wellness Dr. Cheung Wing Health Column
Dr. Cheung Wing writes a long-running TCM health column for Bastille Post, covering urban ailments such as stiff neck, tennis elbow, lumbar disc herniation, scoliosis, menopause, infertility, gout, and osteoporosis, analyzing causes and treatments from a clinical perspective.
Read Column →March 14, 2021
Celebrity Doctor Cheung Wing: Many Hong Kongers have Lung Deficiency, Should Strengthen Spleen and Replenish Lung Qi
Dr. Cheung Wing points out that many Hong Kongers generally suffer from lung deficiency, and stress from the pandemic can easily lead to stagnation of liver qi. He shares a health regimen using Chai Hu and Xiang Fu to soothe the liver and detoxify, and Bai He, Chuan Bei, and Cordyceps to replenish lung qi, emphasizing the importance of stress reduction and sleep for immunity.
Read Full Article →November 4, 2013
Cheung Wing — The Wing Chun Benevolent Doctor
An in-depth interview with Master Cheung Wing about his journey in medicine and martial arts: his complete apprenticeship with Wing Chun Grandmaster Cen Neng, the formation of his "medicine and martial arts combined" philosophy, and stories of curing paralyzed patients and serving as the Chief Sports Medical Advisor for the Wing Chun Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Wushu Association during his twenty years of practice in Hong Kong.
Read Full Article →July 10, 2013
Dr. Cheung Wing at Book Fair, Hong Kong Seeks Health Preservation Methods
Reports on Dr. Cheung Wing's appearance at the Hong Kong Book Fair, where he promoted his works "Authentic Foshan Wing Chun" and "Pain Prevention and Body Strengthening Exercises." The article details how he simplified the traditional "Kidney Qi Return Health Preservation Practice" into ten movements for strengthening the body, specifically targeting modern urban ailments like cervical spine strain.
Read Full Article →June 12, 2014
Cheung Wing Authors Books: Targeting Urban Ailments with Acupuncture
An interview about the publication of "The Complete Guide to Pain Management." Dr. Cheung Wing explains the principles of acupuncture, analyzes how cervical spine displacement can lead to emotional problems and even hallucinations, includes real case studies, and emphasizes the importance of modern TCM combining X-ray and MRI for diagnosis.
Read Full Article →June 19, 2016
Cheung Wing Reopens "SYT Wellness" New Clinic on Temple Street
Reports on the birth of the "SYT Wellness" brand: In 2016, Dr. Cheung Wing reopened his Jordan clinic under a new brand, dedicated to training graduates from prestigious TCM universities and promoting Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine through a modernized, corporate model.
Read Full Article →June 12, 2021
Celebrity Doctor Cheung Wing｜American Superstars Consult at SYT Wellness
Records of consultations with local and international celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, Pharrell Williams, Tony Leung, and Steven Ma, along with Dr. Cheung's top five health preservation tips and recommendations for herbal tea remedies targeting stress in Hong Kongers.
Read Full Article →Medicine & Martial Arts Lineage
The Relationship Between Wing Chun Lineage and His Techniques
In the 1980s, Dr. Cheung Wing apprenticed under Foshan Wing Chun Grandmaster Cen Neng for about thirty years, receiving the true inheritance of his teachings. This apprenticeship directly influenced his manual techniques.
The force application of Foshan Wing Chun's bridge arm techniques was integrated into Long's orthopedic reduction methods, forming what he calls "medicine and martial arts combined" – the direction, depth, and control of force align with the same principles as martial arts: guiding with the flow, rather than resisting directly. This makes his orthopedic and traumatology techniques distinct from textbook operations.
He also authored two martial arts treatises, "The Official History of Wing Chun Kuen" and "Authentic Foshan Wing Chun Kuen," inheriting the traditional Lingnan Foshan medical-martial arts culture and becoming one of the few TCM practitioners in Hong Kong with a dual lineage in medicine and martial arts. A 2013 interview by Sing Tao Daily, "Cheung Wing — The Wing Chun Benevolent Doctor," provides an in-depth account of this.
Wing Chun Martial Arts Courses
SYT Wellness also offers Wing Chun Kuen courses taught by Dr. Cheung Wing. Interested individuals can refer to the relevant page.
View Course Information →Works by Dr. Cheung Wing
Five Specialized Books: Pain, Diet Therapy, Wing Chun
Covering three areas: clinical pain, diet therapy for health preservation, and Wing Chun martial arts, these are important texts for understanding Dr. Cheung Wing's diagnostic philosophy. The background to the publication of "The Complete Guide to Pain Management" can be found in the Sing Tao Daily interview: Cheung Wing Authors Books: Targeting Urban Ailments with Acupuncture.
Clinic Information
Where Can You See Dr. Cheung Wing?
Dr. Cheung Wing only practices at the Wan Chai clinic. The Jordan Pak Hoi Street branch is managed by other SYT Wellness practitioners, and Dr. Cheung Wing does not practice in Jordan. To consult Dr. Cheung Wing, please book an appointment at the Wan Chai clinic.
🏥 Wan Chai Clinic
✅ Dr. Cheung Wing Practices HereApproximately 3 minutes walk from Wan Chai MTR Station Exit C
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
🏥 Jordan Clinic
Dr. Cheung Wing is NOT hereJordan MTR Station Exit C2
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
🎯 $488 First Pain Treatment Trial
A first-time trial offer is also available, including assessment and specified treatment items. Please refer to this page and confirm with the clinic for specific included items, applicable branches, and payment methods.
View $488 First Trial Details →Wan Chai Clinic Details ｜ Jordan Clinic Details ｜ Consultation Fees
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cheung Wing
Which clinic does Dr. Cheung Wing practice at?
Dr. Cheung Wing only practices at the SYT Wellness Wan Chai clinic, located at 11/F & 12/F, YHC Tower, 90 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, approximately a 3-minute walk from Wan Chai MTR Station Exit C. The Jordan Pak Hoi Street branch is managed by other SYT Wellness practitioners, and Dr. Cheung Wing does not practice in Jordan. The Wan Chai clinic operates Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Appointment WhatsApp: 5427 3297, Phone: 2736 7473.
Is the Tui Na service personally performed by Dr. Cheung Wing?
No. Tui Na services are performed by professional Tui Na therapists at SYT Wellness, not personally by Dr. Cheung Wing. Dr. Cheung Wing's personal consultations focus on acupuncture, orthopedic spinal adjustments, traditional bone-setting, traumatology, and internal/external herbal medicine treatments. To book Tui Na services, please contact the clinic for separate arrangements. For details, see the Tui Na Services page.
What should I prepare for my first consultation?
It is recommended to bring: ① identification documents; ② relevant imaging reports (X-ray or MRI, if any); ③ a list of medications you are currently taking and any allergy records; ④ observations about your pain condition: when it started, which movements or postures worsen it, whether the pain radiates to your arms or legs, and details about your daily work and sitting posture. No referral letter is required for the first consultation; simply book an appointment at the Wan Chai clinic.
What are Dr. Cheung Wing's consultation fees?
Dr. Cheung Wing's (designated practitioner) fees are calculated per item: Consultation HK$300; Consultation plus prescription (without dispensing medicine at the clinic) HK$400. Traumatology, bone-setting, and acupuncture (including orthopedic reduction): single area (neck, lower back, shoulder, back) HK$600; neck and lower back or multiple areas, sciatica HK$800; additional areas HK$200 each. Please note that Tui Na services are provided by other Tui Na therapists at SYT Wellness, not personally by Dr. Cheung Wing. Tui Na fees are HK$330 for 30 minutes, HK$550 for 50 minutes, and HK$660 for 60 minutes. For complete and up-to-date prices, please see the Consultation Fees page.
What are Dr. Zhang Yong's clinical specialties?
Dr. Zhang Yong's clinical specialties include: acupuncture (e.g., "burning mountain fire" and "penetrating heaven cool" manipulation methods), osteopathy and spinal adjustment (integrating Lingnan Foshan bone-setting with Professor Long Chenghua's spinal treatment methods), traumatic injuries (sprains, strains, traumatic bone injuries), internal Chinese herbal medicine, and external herbal applications. He primarily treats common urban pain conditions such as: lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, headaches and migraines, and sports injuries. Tui Na services are provided separately by SYT Wellness Tui Na therapists and are not personally administered by Dr. Zhang Yong.
Are the charges the same at both clinics?
The charges are consistent at both the Wan Chai and Jordan clinics. However, Dr. Zhang Yong only consults at Wan Chai. If you wish to be treated by Dr. Zhang Yong, please book a slot at the Wan Chai clinic (WhatsApp 5427 3297, Tel 2736 7473).
Is bone setting performed every time?
No. Bone setting is only performed if deemed appropriate after evaluation. The cost of traumatic injury acupuncture already includes bone setting and spinal adjustment, which will be performed as needed based on the doctor's assessment. If the condition is unsuitable, other techniques or internal/external herbal applications will be used. Patients do not need to request or refuse specific techniques; Dr. Zhang Yong will decide the most suitable combination based on his assessment.
Under what circumstances should I seek emergency care or Western medicine first, instead of Chinese medicine?
If you have obvious trauma, suspected fracture or dislocation, persistent severe pain, incontinence, or progressive lower limb weakness, you should immediately call 999 or go to the emergency room, and not arrange for manual therapy first. Dr. Zhang Yong's principle is "diagnosis first, then treatment": he combines the four diagnostic methods with palpation, and if necessary, refers to X-ray or MRI reports before deciding on the treatment method. If you already have imaging reports, please bring them with you when seeking consultation.
Should I see a Chinese medicine practitioner or a chiropractor for neck pain?
Their assessment perspectives and techniques differ and are not mutually exclusive. SYT Wellness has a dedicated article "Chinese Medicine vs. Chiropractic for Neck Pain?" that provides a detailed comparison; it is recommended to read it before deciding. In terms of Chinese medicine, Dr. Zhang Yong first diagnoses through the four diagnostic methods and palpation, then combines acupuncture, bone setting, or traumatic injury techniques as appropriate. The treatment method is not a fixed package.
Are there any first-time consultation trial offers?
SYT Wellness offers a $488 first-time pain treatment trial consultation. For details, please refer to the First-Time Trial page. The specific items included, applicable branches, and payment methods are subject to confirmation on that page and by the clinic.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Zhang Yong?
You can book an appointment through the following methods: ① WhatsApp 5427 3297 (Wan Chai); ② Phone 2736 7473; ③ Official website online booking page. When booking, please specify that you wish to be treated by Dr. Zhang Yong and state the location and duration of your pain to arrange a suitable time slot. Wan Chai clinic opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Why is Dr. Zhang Yong referred to as the "Hong Kong Pain Authority" and "Celebrity Physician"?
Dr. Zhang Yong has over 40 years of clinical experience, with more than 50,000 consultations annually. He authored "The Complete Guide to Pain" (now in its second edition) and is one of the representative figures in the field of pain management in Hong Kong Chinese medicine. He has been extensively interviewed and written health columns for mainstream media outlets such as Sing Tao Daily, Sing Tao Headline, and Bastille Post. Celebrities like Tony Leung, Mark Wahlberg, Pharrell Williams, and former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Frederick Ma Si-hang have publicly expressed their trust in his medical skills. See Selected Media Reports and Media Coverage Page for details.