Experience Matters
When it comes to your health, experience matters, results matter.
For nearly 25 years, we have helped thousands of patients successfully overcome their health challenges, whether it is infertility, struggles with menopause, or dealing with chronic pain. As third generation acupuncturists, we feel acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is our calling and we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.
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Time Tested Tradition
Acupuncture is a 5,000 year-old tradition with a proven track record of effectively treating a wide range of health conditions. We offer an alternative solution to conventional biochemical medicine. Over the years, we have helped many patients overcome their health problems when all else failed.
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Safe, Effective, and Natural Approach​
Using acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine, we provide you with completely natural means to stimulate your body's own healing abilities.
Acupuncture is a safe, effective, drug-free treatment for fertility, women's health and pain care.
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Personalized Treatments
We recognize that each of you are unique, with different constitutions, health history, and unique circumstances. We take our time to get to know you, and carefully tailor our acupuncture and herbal treatments to you.​​​​​
Fertility
Whether you are trying naturally, or with the help of IVF, IUI, or other assisted reproductive technologies, we can help you achieve your dreams of a healthy, full-term pregnancy
Why work with us?
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You will receive our undivided time and attention during every acupuncture visit.
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You will receive personalized acupuncture solution to your health concerns.
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You will have the best of both worlds; acupuncture doctors trained in China and the U.S. who can clearly and concisely explain your traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment plan to you.
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You will have our nearly three decades of experience and expertise to help you navigate your health challenges.
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You will have the ease of scheduling online or you can schedule directly with our office manager. We are open 6 days/week for you.​​
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You will have the convenience of easy parking and a convenient location.
Acupuncture Specialists
Maria Yung, L.Ac., DTCM
Acupuncturist
Dr. Maria Yung is a third-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine, following a tradition started over 80 years ago by her grandmother, Dr. Bing Yin Lee. Dr. Maria has over 25 years of experience treating women's health concerns including the treatment of hormonal imbalances, menopause imbalances, infertility, anxiety, depression and pain.
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Dr. Maria started her family at the age of forty and has three young kids. Dr. Maria has a special passion in helping women achieve their dreams of motherhood. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of women become moms.
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Dr. Maria combines a traditional Chinese medicine approach with her strong support of integrative health care. She encourages her patients to take a holistic approach to their health that includes a healthy diet, exercise, healthy habits, and emotional wellness.
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She is a graduate of UCLA and the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, and completed post-graduate training at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China.
Joy Zhao, L.Ac., DAOM
Acupuncturist
With nearly 15 years of experience, Dr. Joy Zhao is recognized as one of the leading infertility and women’s health specialists in the Bay Area. She studied and mentored under some of the most famous infertility specialists in China.
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Dr. Joy is a native of Guangdong province in China. Inspired by her grandparents who were doctors of traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Joy went to Hainan Medical University, in Hainan, China, where she received her medical degree. Dr. Joy focused her training on Gynecology and Internal Medicine.
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After relocating to the U.S., Dr. Joy got her doctorate degree at ACTCM in San Francisco, focusing on Pain management and Gynecology. At ACTCM, Dr. Joy completed her doctoral research work on the treatment of infertility.
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Dr. Joy strives for success in treating complicated conditions such as male and female infertility, hormone imbalances, and pain. She has also treated many patients with Bell's palsy, auto-immune diseases, thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal issues.
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Don Chen, L.Ac., MSTCM
Acupuncturist
Don Chen is a highly skilled acupuncturist with a deep commitment to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. With over six years of clinical experience, Don has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Prior to earning his Master's degree in TCM from Yo San University, Don completed a rigorous 950-hour practical acupuncture residency at top healthcare centers in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the human body.
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Don believes in a holistic approach to health. He considers lifestyle, diet, and emotional well-being to ensure comprehensive wellness. Don actively engages in patient education, offering workshops and resources for a well-rounded wellness journey.
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Don has passion for pain management and sports medicine, as well as alleviating symptoms associated with aging, especially senior care. He provides personalized, high-quality care to each of his patients.