Question 1

How do we prepare for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Preparation takes 4 steps. (1) Gather medical records (clear photos of recent discharges or reports — any language) and record short videos showing the child's abilities — rolling, crawling, sitting, changing positions, walking and standing with support, hand work. For walking/standing record without shoes in good lighting. If the diagnosis involves developmental delay or autism, show how the child responds to their name and concentrates. Send everything to info@dcp-china.ru or via WhatsApp/Telegram +86 136 8088 0512. (2) Wait for recommendations — our doctor will review your records within 1–3 days and respond on rehabilitation goals, recommended procedures and treatment duration. (3) Prepare passport data (surname, given name, date of birth, passport number) — needed for the treatment invoice and invitation letter. (4) Receive from us the invitation, invoice and full document package for the visa.

Question 2

How is the language barrier handled?

Accepted Answer

Two professional Russian-speaking interpreters work full-time at the clinic — Lyu Haining (graduate of Vladivostok State University and Kazan Federal University, TORFL B2) and Ye Haibo (master's from the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute in Moscow, level-1 state Russian exam). They will help you understand the diagnosis and care plan, discuss anything with the doctor, and handle administrative matters quickly. The interpreter meets you at the airport, accompanies you to the apartment, helps you settle in and buy a SIM card. Outside, Pleco and Google Translate are handy; we hand out taxi cards with Chinese addresses in advance.

Question 3

Are the procedures safe? What licence does the clinic hold?

Accepted Answer

The clinic operates under a rehabilitation activity licence issued by the PRC Ministry of Health and undergoes regular quality audits. All procedures — massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, CME, orthotics — are performed by doctors and therapists with many years of experience and professional training (including direct knowledge transfer from Professor Jiao Shunfa in acupuncture). Single-use sterile needles and certified equipment are used. Each procedure begins with an individual indication/contraindication review. Complex cases are reviewed at a multidisciplinary consultation (MDT) where specialists from different fields jointly develop the rehab plan.

Question 4

How long does a rehabilitation course last?

Accepted Answer

You decide how long to stay. Years of experience show that meaningful results for children with cerebral palsy require an intensive course of 2–3 months; we also accept shorter stays. No prepayment is required before arrival. After the initial assessment the doctor sets up your schedule; after 10 days you'll receive a printout of expenses and can evaluate progress, then plan total duration. We recommend buying return tickets only after this checkpoint — it lets you adapt the course flexibly to budget and the child's needs.

Question 5

What treatment methods does the centre use?

Accepted Answer

NeuroLife Huizhou applies 12 methods — a blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern European rehab: PT (physical therapy), acupuncture (Yuncheng Acupuncture Institute lineage of Professor Jiao Shunfa), CME (dynamic movement activation), OT (occupational therapy), SIT (sensory integration), ST (speech therapy), Tuina massage, physiotherapy (mid-frequency, meridian, ultra-short-wave), custom orthopedic insoles, PMT (psychomotor rehabilitation), MDT (multidisciplinary consultation), and the Parents' School. The programme is tailored individually by a team of specialists after the initial assessment.

Question 6

How much does one month of treatment in Huizhou cost?

Accepted Answer

An indicative monthly estimate: treatment (7–8 hours/day — therapy procedures, medical care, medications, lab work, diagnostics, orthotic devices) — 2,000 to 3,500 USD; meals for the patient and one parent — about 350 USD; accommodation and utilities — about 370 USD; one-way transport per adult — Moscow ~400 USD, Almaty ~500 USD, Ashgabat ~550 USD; organisational services (meet-and-greet, interpreter, etc.) — 280 USD first month, 140 USD second, 70 USD third. Total excluding flights: 3,020 to 4,520 USD/month. These are estimates; final cost depends on individual needs. The full medical price list in RMB lives on the /prices page.

Question 7

How do we pay for treatment in China?

Accepted Answer

No prepayment is required before arrival. Once you're here and have the initial assessment, three options are available: (1) cash at the hospital cashier (RMB), (2) UnionPay card, (3) USD wire transfer to the clinic's bank account using the SWIFT details in your invoice. During the first days focus on the doctor's exam, currency exchange and SIM card — settle payments at your convenience. After 10 days you receive a printout of expenses to track spending. UnionPay cards with CNY balance work in local WeChat Pay / Alipay payments via the WeRemit or Alipay Tour Pass services.

Question 8

Where will patients and parents stay?

Accepted Answer

We help you book a comfortable apartment in the Country Garden / Shili Yintan complex — 50–300 metres from the rehabilitation centre. Two-, three- and four-bedroom options are available at 2,500 / 3,000 / 4,000 ¥ per month respectively. Each has a living room, kitchen, full bathroom, air conditioning, TV, refrigerator and washing machine. The complex has lifts and ramps for people with disabilities, video surveillance, and electronic keys. Move-in deposit is 1,000–4,000 ¥ (depending on type). Wi-Fi is free. We book in advance once you've bought tickets; we send apartment photos and videos 2–3 days before arrival. Interpreter assistance at move-in is included. Details on the /prices page under 'Accommodation costs'.

Question 9

Who will meet us at the airport?

Accepted Answer

The clinic driver meets you at the airport with a NeuroLife sign and the patient's surname — he'll recognise you from a photo you send in advance. A 6–7 seat minivan with a child seat; wheelchair and luggage assistance available on request. Transfer cost depends on the airport: Huizhou Pingtan (HUZ, 86 km) — 200 ¥; Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX, 120 km) — 450–500 ¥; Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN, 220 km) — 800–850 ¥. If you're flying into Yuncheng (for treatment at the Yuncheng People's Hospital or Boya) the pickup is free and the airport is 20 minutes from the hospital. Alternatives include the express bus from SZX, the high-speed train from Guangzhou South (35 minutes), or a Didi taxi.

Question 10

What visa do we need and when should we apply?

Accepted Answer

For treatment a type-M visa (business/medical) or type-L (tourism) is suitable depending on country and duration. For children and accompanying parents type-S2 (visit to a relative under treatment) or Q2 (visit) is often issued. Apply 2–3 months before the trip. We prepare the clinic's invitation letter and treatment invoice based on your passport data, plus the full medical-document package for the visa centre. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry date. Free visa consultation is part of our support.

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