About Us
Ancient wisdom. Modern access. Universal wellness.
Born in Hangzhou — the city of West Lake, Longjing tea, and a thousand years of healing. Built for the world.
Ten years on the trading floor left me burned out, sleepless, and running on empty — until I came back to the TCM wisdom I'd grown up with in Hangzhou. I built Satori Wellness so people everywhere could find that same clarity, without the years of trial-and-error I went through.
Our Story
It Started with a Cup of Tea
In Hangzhou, China — where misty hills meet ancient tea plantations — Traditional Chinese Medicine isn't something you study. It's something you live. From the herbs simmering in every grandmother's kitchen to the seasonal foods that appear on dinner tables as naturally as the weather changes, TCM is woven into the fabric of daily life.
Our founder spent over a decade in the high-pressure world of financial markets. Long hours, screen time, irregular meals, and chronic stress were the norm — until the body simply said "enough." Sleeplessness, digestive issues, and a persistent sense of imbalance that no quick fix could address.
The turning point wasn't dramatic. It was quiet: a conversation with a traditional medicine practitioner in Hangzhou who didn't just treat symptoms, but asked "Why is your body doing this?" — and then explained it in a way that made profound sense. Diet adjustments. Specific herbal teas. Lifestyle changes aligned with the seasons. Within weeks, things began to shift. Not through medication, but through understanding.
That experience sparked a question: if this wisdom could transform one person's health, how many others around the world could benefit from it — if only they had access?
The Satori Moment
"Satori" (悟り) is a Zen Buddhist term meaning sudden enlightenment — the moment understanding arrives not through study, but through experience. For us, that moment came when we realized the gap between ancient TCM wisdom and modern wellness seekers was never one of interest. Millions are curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine. The real gap was access: language barriers, geographic distance, not knowing where to start, and a lack of personalized guidance.
We built Satori Wellness™ to bridge that gap — using technology to deliver personalized, authentic TCM wellness guidance to anyone, anywhere in the world.
What Our Name Means
Our Chinese name, 孝然™普济堂 (Xiàorán Pǔjì Táng), carries our philosophy in three characters:
- 孝 (xiào) — Respect for the wisdom of those who came before us — the practitioners and healers who preserved TCM across millennia.
- 然 (rán) — Natural, authentic — wellness as nature intended, without artificial shortcuts.
- 普济 (pǔ jì) — Universal relief — making wellness accessible to all who seek it, regardless of where they live.
Satori (enlightenment) + Wellness (holistic health) = the awakening of natural wellness. That's who we are.
What We Do
We provide personalized Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness consultations — available online, in both English and Chinese, to clients worldwide. Our process draws on classical TCM assessment frameworks — constitution evaluation, symptom patterns, tongue and lifestyle assessment — to generate a personalized wellness report with practical guidance on diet, herbs, acupressure, and seasonal living.
We also curate authentic wellness products from Hangzhou — Longjing tea, herbal teas, aromatherapy, and traditional remedies — shipped worldwide through our gift shop.
What We Believe
Important: What we are — and what we aren't: Satori Wellness™ provides wellness consultation and lifestyle guidance rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We do not provide medical diagnosis, prescribe medication, or treat medical conditions. Our consultations are educational and supportive — they complement, but do not replace, care from licensed medical professionals. If you have a medical condition, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. Think of us as your guide to traditional wellness wisdom — not your doctor.
📍 Where We Are
Based in Hangzhou, China — the spiritual home of Longjing (Dragon Well) tea and a city with over a thousand years of TCM heritage. Our products are sourced directly from local Hangzhou producers and artisans, ensuring authenticity and quality. Consultations are conducted entirely online, serving clients across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Satori Wellness™ · 孝然™普济堂 · Based in Hangzhou, China · Serving wellness seekers worldwide · [email protected]