Hong Zhou is a preventive medicine specialist with decades of experience. She previously worked at the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Centres in London, serving over one million individuals. During her tenure, Hong developed evidence-based training materials and collaborated with healthcare professionals to promote gut health, prevent bowel cancer, and facilitate early diagnosis.
Before her NHS role, Hong worked on mental health initiatives in Westminster. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Western Medicine and earned prestigious scholarships to complete a master’s degree in Health Science and a postgraduate diploma in Public Health, studying in Finland, at King’s College London, and Northumbria University. She is also certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
A passionate advocate for integrating Eastern and Western medicine, Hong studied modules of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupressure. Her deep exploration of mindfulness is rooted in her studies of East Asian Buddhist philosophies, particularly from Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese traditions. In just six months, she self-taught herself Korean and Japanese to gain a deeper understanding of these cultural and philosophical practices, which now informs her holistic approach to mental health and wellness.
In addition to her medical and wellness expertise, Hong is an accomplished artist. She has practiced calligraphy and painting for decades, with her artwork exhibited at the 1st European Bob Dylan Symposium in France and featured on the poster of the Jade Warrior film. She has also won the UK Creative Award for her calligraphy and paintings, and has taught workshops and hosted exhibitions in London.
Hong’s diverse expertise also spans law, with a personal passion for employment, human rights, and immigration law. She self-studied these fields and, acting as a litigant in person, successfully won her immigration appeals after a six-year and eight-month legal battle.
Hong’s work has been featured in Top Person Magazine and London Business Matters Magazine. She is the author of Chivalrous Spirit – My Panacea for Catastrophic Living, inspired by her own journey overcoming mental health challenges and stress-related illnesses.
In addition to her medical, legal and artistic achievements, Hong is an experienced dancer and choreographer, mastering various styles and leading Mile Rainbow, where she staged performances like the East Asian Cultural Festival and shows at the Puck Circus Big Top.
Hong’s unique blend of medical expertise, legal experience, artistic talents, and dedication to lifelong learning allows her to offer a comprehensive, compassionate approach to health, wellness, and mental health.