Dr. Xu is a US-trained naturopathic and functional medicine provider at IMI in Hong Kong, with over a decade of clinical experience. Many patients come to her after being told their labs are normal despite still struggling with digestive issues, poor sleep, waking up tired, and hormone-related changes.

When it comes to chronic health issues, Dr. Xu does not believe in the one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, she takes time to understand each patient's health history, uses lab tests to uncover what routine checkups miss, and chooses the most appropriate combination of conventional and natural therapies when needed.

She helps women manage the hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause, supporting them through sleep issues, mood changes, brain fog and joint pain using targeted treatment plans.

Monica’s clinical focus includes digestive issues, identifying food triggers, treating dysbiosis and rebalancing the gut microbiome, and healing the digestive lining.

Metabolic health is another of her areas of expertise. She supports healthy weight management and blood sugar balance while reducing cardiovascular risk factors.

Chronic fatigue is another of her specialities; she uses targeted nutrients and herbs to support the stress response, which in turn relieves fatigue.

Before relocating to Hong Kong, she practiced naturopathic medicine and regenerative treatments in the US, where she continues to hold an active California naturopathic license and is an IFM certified practitioner. 

Although Dr. Xu has the privilege to prescribe pharmaceuticals in the US, she prefers and specializes in using natural compounds when appropriate. These include formulated herbal extracts, compounded vitamins and minerals, bio-identical hormones, custom diet and lifestyle modifications.

Dr. Xu holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and undergraduate degrees in Nutritional Science (research-focused) and Biomedical Engineering from Penn State. Before becoming a naturopathic doctor, she worked with Johns Hopkins University and CDC epidemiologists conducting research regarding perinatal mortality caused by iron deficiency anaemia.

Outside of work, Dr. Xu enjoys an active lifestyle as an avid hiker and swimmer.