The Ministry of Health has endorsed a growing wellness initiative that is quietly transforming lives across Fiji.
At the heart of it is DDS Rehabilitation Therapy, a treatment model rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and now expanding its reach through structured wellness programmes for Fijian workers.
Leading the movement is Dr Mansfield Lam, a Hong Kong born New Zealander who has called Fiji home for more than six years.
From clinics established in Nadi and Suva, Dr Lam and his team are introducing what he describes as “a holistic way of restoring the body’s natural balance”.
“This therapy is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles that have existed for more than 3,000 years and are recognised by the World Health Organization,” he explained.
“We don’t just treat symptoms. We look at the whole body, how organs connect, how energy flows, and where imbalance begins.”
DDS Therapy operates on the concept that the body has 12 major meridian channels, each linked to a specific organ, Dr Lam said.
When blockages occur, symptoms appear and, using advanced bioelectricity technology grounded in ancient TCM wisdom, practitioners identify and clear these blockages to reactivate what Dr Lam calls the body’s “self healing system”.
“Nothing is more powerful than our natural healing force. Our ultimate goal is to reactivate that system,” he stated.
What makes DDS Therapy unique is its comprehensive three in one approach. Alongside bioelectricity therapy, patients may receive herbal medicinal mud treatments designed to dispel accumulated “cold” and toxins from the body, a common issue linked to lifestyle factors such as air conditioning exposure and cold showers.
The programme also incorporates alfalfa enzymes aimed at detoxifying the blood, reducing excess sugar and lipids, and improving digestion.
The clinic’s credibility has grown steadily. Dr Lam is a member of the Fiji Wellness Coalition, working in association with the Ministry of Health alongside organisations such as the Stroke Foundation and cancer support groups.
DDS Therapy is also accredited under BSP Life Health Insurance and the Fiji Police Force insurance schemes, with referrals coming from doctors trained in Western medicine.
“More than 90 per cent of our patients report high satisfaction, even after the first or second sessions, and many tell us they sleep like a baby or feel fully energised again,” Dr Lam added.
“One senior officer in his 50s, once counting down to early retirement due to chronic pain and fatigue, changed his mind after several sessions,” he said.
“He told me, ‘I don’t want to retire anymore. I’ve applied for a new position.’ That is not just physical healing. That is mental transformation.”
Beyond treatment, DDS Therapy is focused on prevention. Through education sessions, presentations and workplace wellness programmes, the team hopes to improve longevity and quality of life for Fijians.
“I’m not thinking about profit. I’m thinking about how many lives we can change, how we can help people live longer, healthier, and with hope.”
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