The Ling Shu Clinic was originally started by John Cui, who had practiced for 20 years before selling to Michelle in 1999. Before leaving, John worked with Michelle for a year and although the clinic is now updated, the integrity of the services offered has been retained.

Michelle trained as an Advanced Acupuncturist and Advanced Almightiness Health Care Therapist of National Occupational Massagist in Guang Zhou of China, and practiced in Acupuncture Department of Li Wan District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guang Zhou of China. In 2009 Michelle studied and graduated from the National Diploma of Acupuncture Level 7 at the New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine. Michelle learned many of her acupuncture and medicinal skills from her father and other Masters of Chinese Medicine in China before moving to NZ in 1995. Learning from various masters has extended her qualifications beyond standard acupuncturist training.