Prof Zijing Hu
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Associate Professor
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15+ years experience
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International Chinese medicine expert
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Focus: pain, fatigue, menopause, insomnia, stroke rehabilitation.
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
A full medical examinations related to the patients complaint and symptoms. This also includes discussion of possible treatment options.
Consultations
The use of parts of plants with medicinal properties. This is based on the diagnosis of the practitioner in combination with traditional theories.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
The insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body. This is performed in accordance with diagnosis and traditional theories.
Acupuncture
This involves burning a specific herb near the skin at specific points along the meridians. This creates heat in this area which helps the healing process.
Moxibustion
This involves using glass cups and a small amount of heat to create suction against the skin. This is done to promote healing in the body.
Cupping
This involves the use of a series of manipulations and therapeutic scraping techniques to promote healing.
Guasha (Scraping)
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.
Contact
Physical address
Unit 31, Sunninghill Office Park
20 Peltier Road, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157
Make an appointment
074 826 2190