Hi, I'm Yvette
CEO of Five Seasons TCM. In the home I was raised in, Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) was the intuitive form of care for any cold, cough, or ache. It was held in equal standing to modern medicine and was almost always practiced in community.
TCM continued to significantly support my physical and mental health well into adulthood, offering relief from sciatica, a car accident, adverse responses to birth control, and fertility preservation.
Five Seasons TCM is my way of honoring the healing practices of my culture.
It’s the culmination of years of professional work in the hospitality and wellness worlds. It’s a celebration of the talent and creativity of our community. I have a lot to learn and hopefully with your help, we can build Five Seasons to be the leading destination to discover, shop for & learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Xuenie Zhang | Founding Member
Growing up, Xuenie has always turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine for long-term healing. She loves that TCM facilitates the correction of imbalances in her body. It has allowed her to enjoy her favorite Szechuan Spicy Fish dish, Shui Zhu Yu 水煮鱼, guilt-free. She goes through jars of herbs and takes great pride in the meals that plaster smiles across her family’s faces.
Xuenie graduated early from New York University magna cum laude in 2019 and is currently working at KPMG in Finance Transformation. She is passionate about guiding people to live a healthy and happy lifestyle by sharing the wonders of Chinese medicinal ingredients.
Kate Downes | Wellness Copywriter & Practitioner
Kate Downes is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner-turned-wellness writer. She believes wellness is more than a fix for our health issues – it’s a lifestyle. Her goal is to demystify Chinese medicine so everyone can learn to live (and eat!) in tune with their bodies and the seasons.
Gabrielle Stratton, L.Ac, MSTOM | Contributing Practitioner
Gabrielle is a Los Angeles-based Board Certified Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over a decade of experience within the wellness industry. She is passionate about education around Traditional Chinese Medicine and is an advocate for body literacy and health equity. Her clinical and education work is centered on menstrual health, digestive issues, fertility, hormone imbalance, mood regulation, and chronic illness. She approaches every opportunity with curiosity, reciprocity, and reverence for tradition.
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