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Systems‑Based Physician | Neuroregeneration & Complex Chronic Conditions
I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in root‑cause integrative and regenerative medicine, with a clinical focus on neuroregeneration, chronic pain, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Before becoming a physician, I earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and worked as an electrical and energy systems engineer for 12 years. That background fundamentally shaped the way I understand the human body: as a complex, interconnected system where every signal, circuit, and pathway influences the whole. Over time, I saw a pattern in modern medicine — many treatments suppress symptoms without addressing the underlying mechanism, leading to chronic conditions, long‑term medication use, and unresolved dysfunction. I transitioned into medicine because I believed there had to be a better way: a way to identify the root mechanism, repair the system, and prevent future breakdowns. Today, I bring the precision of engineering and the depth of integrative medicine together to help patients truly heal, not just cope.
Dr. Chang, Lily Jei-ho
Clinical Focus
• Neuroregeneration needs (neuropathy, nerve injury, neuroinflammation) including post-surgical recovery & regeneration
• Chronic pain (neck, back, joints, sciatica, myofascial pain)
• Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog)
• Neurodegenerative support (Parkinson’s, cognitive decline)
• Complex multi‑system conditions with unclear diagnosis
Post‑Surgical Recovery & Regenerative Support
I provide specialized regenerative support for patients recovering from surgery.
My focus is to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, restore function, and prevent long‑term complications.
Using a combination of FSM, PEMF, targeted nutritional strategies, and neuroregeneration‑focused therapies, I help patients recover more efficiently from procedures such as:
• Orthopedic surgeries (shoulder, knee, hip, spine)
• Nerve‑related surgeries
• Abdominal or pelvic surgeries
• Plastic or reconstructive procedures
• Any surgery where tissue repair, inflammation control, or nerve recovery is essential
My goal is to support the body’s natural repair mechanisms, shorten recovery time, and help patients regain strength, mobility, and stability as quickly and safely as possible.
Treatment Approach
My engineering background allows me to evaluate the body the way I once analyzed complex electrical systems — by tracing patterns, identifying failure points, and understanding how multiple subsystems interact to create a single clinical presentation.
This systems‑level reasoning guides every step of my diagnostic and treatment process. Rather than selecting therapies first, I identify the underlying mechanisms — neurological, structural, inflammatory, metabolic, or autonomic — and choose interventions only when they align with those mechanisms.
When clinically appropriate, I incorporate targeted, mechanism‑based therapies such as:
• Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) for nerve repair, inflammation modulation, and autonomic regulation
• PEMF for tissue healing, microcirculation, and neuroregeneration
• Regenerative‑oriented injection therapies when indicated
• Metabolic and nutritional strategies to reduce inflammation and support cellular repair
• Neuroplasticity‑based rehabilitation and movement retraining
• Autonomic nervous system regulation and lifestyle interventions
• Referral for imaging, medications, or surgical evaluation when necessary
My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to restore function, rebuild stability, and prevent relapse by addressing the mechanisms that drive chronic and complex conditions.
Professional Memberships & Global Training
- ISSCR – International Society for Stem Cell Research (Member)
- Participation in Japan regenerative medicine and iPSC conferences
- Advanced training in neuroregeneration, chronic pain, and autonomic dysfunction
- Advanced training in FSM, PEMF, PNI, Kinesiotaping, CST.
- Post-graduate training in regenerative-oriented approaches for complex and chronic conditions.
- Staying connected with global leaders in regenerative medicine allows me to bring cutting‑edge, research‑informed strategies directly into clinical practice.
My Philosophy
I don’t treat symptoms. I treat the systems and root causes behind them.
Chronic illness is rarely the result of a single problem. It is the outcome of multiple interacting systems — the nervous system, immune system, connective tissue, hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle.
My role as an ND is to identify the true origin of dysfunction and guide patients toward the most effective, evidence‑informed path — from lifestyle and non‑invasive therapies to advanced regenerative options when appropriate.
I believe the future of medicine must move beyond symptom suppression toward repair, prevention, and long‑term resilience.
Why Patients Work With Me
Patients come to me when their condition is complex, unclear, or has not responded to conventional care.
They are looking for a physician who can think beyond symptoms and identify the underlying mechanisms
driving their illness.
My background in engineering allows me to analyze the body through a systems lens — tracing patterns,
identifying failure points, and understanding how neurological, structural, metabolic, and autonomic
systems interact. This approach helps me uncover what others may have missed.
Patients choose to work with me because I:
• Provide a diagnostic‑first, mechanism‑based evaluation rather than symptom‑based treatment
• Integrate regenerative and neuromodulation therapies only when they align with the underlying mechanism
• Offer clear explanations so patients understand *why* their symptoms are happening
• Focus on restoring function, stability, and long‑term resilience — not temporary relief
• Collaborate with specialists when needed to ensure comprehensive care
• Treat complex, multi‑system conditions with a structured, engineering‑informed approach
My goal is to help patients finally understand their condition, regain control of their health,
and move toward meaningful, lasting recovery.
Outcome