CARE • BALANCE • RESILIENCE
We believe that lasting health is built through thoughtful, personalized care, restored balance across interconnected body systems, and the cultivation of resilience—the capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of life's challenges.
Dr. Ming Zhao, Ph.D., L.Ac. received her formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and has been practicing integrative care for over a decade. She practices integrative medicine with a systems-based focus on gut–brain–immune regulation, applying this framework to sleep disorders, anxiety, digestive and metabolic health, women’s health, and supportive care for individuals facing complex or chronic health conditions.
In addition to her clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Zhao holds a Ph.D. in Immunology and has over 20 years of experience in biomedical research focused on cancer therapy and immune regulation. This dual background allows her to thoughtfully integrate traditional healing approaches with modern scientific understanding, providing care that is both clinically grounded and individualized.
Dr. Zhao’s interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine began early in life, having grown up in an environment where these principles were part of daily living. This foundation continues to shape her integrative, reflective, and patient-centered approach to care today.
Dr. Zhao’s vision is to provide integrative care that supports the foundation of health and helps patients move toward greater balance, resilience, and long-term well-being. By thoughtfully integrating the strengths of Eastern and Western medicine, she is committed to providing care that is individualized, clinically grounded, and focused on whole-person healing.
Integrative care overview
At Ming Integrative Health, our services are grounded in a systems-based, whole-person approach that focuses on supporting balance across the gut, brain, and immune system. Rather than addressing symptoms in isolation, we work with each individual to understand underlying patterns and support the body's natural capacity to adapt, recover, and move toward greater balance over time.
Care is personalized and guided by thoughtful clinical assessment, with recommendations tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. Our services are designed to be supportive, integrative, and responsive as your health evolves.
Areas of Support
We provide integrative care to support individuals experiencing concerns related to:
Sleep and stress-related challenges — Difficulty falling or staying asleep, stress-related fatigue, or feeling persistently overstimulated.
Anxiety and emotional resilience — Ongoing worry, emotional reactivity, or difficulty recovering from stress.
Digestive health concerns — Digestive discomfort, bloating, constipation, or digestive symptoms influenced by stress.
Metabolic balance and energy regulation — Weight fluctuations, metabolic imbalance, low energy, or persistent fatigue.
Women's health across life stages — Support for menstrual irregularities, fertility-related stress, perimenopause, and menopause.
Complex or chronic health challenges — Integrative supportive care for individuals living with chronic conditions, with attention to symptom support, resilience, and quality of life alongside conventional treatment.
Getting Started
Care begins with a comprehensive initial consultation designed to understand you as a whole person.
This visit goes beyond conventional medical history to explore the interconnected factors that influence your health—including your nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity, relationships, life purpose, and environmental influences. Together, we assess your current health concerns, functional state, and overall well-being to create a foundation for personalized care.
What to Expect
Your initial consultation typically includes:
Comprehensive health assessment — We gather detailed information about your medical history, current symptoms, medications, and previous treatments, as well as lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, stress levels, sleep quality, and spiritual well-being.
Patient-reported outcomes — You'll complete validated questionnaires that measure your physical health, mental health, pain levels, fatigue, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. These baseline measures help us track meaningful changes over time and ensure care is addressing what matters most to you.
Collaborative goal-setting — Using a patient-centered approach, we work together to identify your health priorities, explore what matters most in your life, and develop goals that align with your values and readiness for change. This collaborative process respects your autonomy and recognizes you as the expert on your own life and experience.
Personalized care planning — Based on our comprehensive assessment, we create an individualized treatment plan that may include nutritional guidance, lifestyle modifications, stress management strategies, and other evidence-based integrative approaches tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
Determining fit — This initial visit allows us to determine together whether our integrative, whole-person approach—focused on regulation, resilience, and sustainable health—is appropriate for your needs and goals.
SERVICES
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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
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FOR YOUR VISIT
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Visit Us:
23331 El Toro Road, Suite #104
Lake Forest, CA 92630