Prof Zijing Hu
Prof Zijing Hu is a leading authority in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in South Africa, and an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg. He is the first Associate Professor in South Africa appointed in the field of Chinese Medicine, reflecting national and international recognition of his clinical, academic, and leadership excellence.
Conditions
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Pain & Musculoskeletal: Low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, sciatica, headaches (migraines, tension), facial pain, tennis elbow, shoulder periarthritis, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis.
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Neurological: Stroke (paresis), facial palsy, Meniere's disease, nocturnal enuresis.
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Gastrointestinal: Acute gastritis, peptic ulcer pain.
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Reproductive: Primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).
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Other: Adverse reactions to radiotherapy/chemotherapy (nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, pain), essential hypertension, allergic rhinitis.
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Addiction: Alcohol, tobacco, drugs.
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Psychological: Depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress.
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Immune/Allergies: Asthma, sinusitis, common cold.
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Digestive: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation.
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Gynecological: Menopause symptoms, infertility, irregular periods.
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General Wellness: Fatigue, immune support, weight management.
Services
More about Prof Hu
With over 15 years of clinical experience, Prof Hu has been practising Chinese Medicine since 2009. He completed his PhD at the University of Pretoria in 2022 within the minimum completion timeframe, demonstrating strong academic rigour alongside clinical expertise.
Prof Hu’s international standing is further reflected through his appointment as a Visiting Scholar at the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in 2023, as a Distinguished Expert in 2025 at the Affiliated People’s Hospital of the Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and as Director of the International Institute of Sichuan Renowned Medical Scholars. These appointments underscore his role in bridging Chinese medical excellence with African healthcare systems.
Beyond clinical practice, Prof Hu is a recognised leader in education and professional training. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and academic books, with a strong focus on high-quality education, innovative teaching approaches, and improved learning outcomes. His work supports the development of competent, ethical, and globally competitive Chinese Medicine practitioners.
Prof Hu currently serves as the Chairperson of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Africa and is the Editor-in-Chief of two international journals, Complementary Medicine: Education and Research and Chinese Medicine in Africa. He has also held senior advisory and leadership roles with the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, the South African Bureau of Standards, and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, contributing to policy, standards development, and professional regulation.
Clinically, Prof Hu offers patient-centred, evidence-informed Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture care, with particular expertise in the management of chronic pain and arthritis, fatigue, infertility, respiratory conditions, insomnia, menopausal syndromes, stroke rehabilitation, cancer supportive care, and weight management. His approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern clinical insight to support long-term health, functional recovery, and improved quality of life.
30 min
750 South African rand
Contact
Physical address
Unit 31, Sunninghill Office Park
20 Peltier Road, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157
Make an appointment
074 826 2190