About Dr. Lawrence Yao
Over 40 Years of Trusted Healing Through Traditional Chinese Medicine
With more than four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Lawrence Yao is one of Australia’s most respected Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. He has been serving the Doncaster community and surrounding suburbs with a deep commitment to restoring health through time-tested methods rooted in ancient wisdom.
Originally trained in China and now practicing in Australia for over 35 years, Dr. Yao blends classical TCM principles with a modern understanding of health and wellness. His calm, patient-centred approach has earned him a loyal following of clients seeking natural solutions for chronic pain, fertility, stress, skin conditions, and digestive disorders.
Qualifications
PhD. (China) | AHPRA Registered | Justice of the Peace (Vic, Australia)
- Executive Director of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS)
- Vice President & Treasurer of Society of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (Australia)
- Visiting Professor of Fu Jian University of T.C.M (China)
- Visiting Professor of Guangzhou Medicine University (China)
- Centenary Medal Recipient (Australia)
What He Treats
Dr. Yao has helped patients across generations. His areas of focus include:
- Chronic Pain Relief – neck, back, joints, sciatica
- Fertility & Women’s Health – IVF support, cycle regulation, menopause
- Stress, Fatigue & Sleep Disorders – natural solutions for anxiety and insomnia
- Digestive & Skin Conditions – IBS, bloating, eczema, acne
- Immune Support & General Wellbeing – seasonal illness, burnout, prevention
Each treatment plan is tailored after a detailed consultation, pulse and tongue diagnosis, and a holistic review of the patient’s health history and lifestyle.
His Approach
Dr. Yao believes that healing happens when the body is brought back into balance — not just when symptoms are managed. He offers a thoughtful blend of:
- Acupuncture (gentle, personalised)
- Chinese Herbal Medicine (natural herbs, capsules, teas, or powders)
- Cupping
- Gua Sha & Remedial Massage
- TCM-based diet and lifestyle coaching
His treatments are gentle, effective, and backed by both clinical experience and cultural heritage.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Yao
- Decades of Experience — practicing since the early 1980s
- Culturally Rooted, Australian Registered — combining heritage with local healthcare standards
- TGA-Approved Herbal Products — safe, tested, and high-quality
- Fluent in English, Cantonese & Mandarin — making communication easy and respectful
Experience what holistic care feels like.
Book your consultation with Dr. Lawrence Yao today and discover a better path to health.