Sports Medicine Acupuncturists near Marina Del Rey, CA

Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.

Wei-Chen obtained his Master degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University in Los Angeles; he also holds a PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist. Together with Huang, Wei-Chen co-founded the PV Acupuncture Clinic. His specializes in Pain Management, Sports Injuries and the management of fatigue with traditional Chinese medicine. Wei-Chen is also actively involved in promoting traditional Chinese Medicine in the community and has taken part in several health fairs events.

If you feel out of balance within your body, or even in your life, then I would recommend acupuncture and oriental medicine. Some primary examples of imbalance include: suffering from aches and pains, feelings of youth slipping away, and daily waking up to a mental state of depression and anxiety. Everyone in any state of health, and age, can benefit from acupuncture. This medicine is holistic, and it understands the body and its relationship to nature. On a personal level, acupuncture can help you find who you are, treat illnesses, and help you stay healthy, naturally.

Conveniently located with offices in Downtown LA, Pasadena and the Westside, I am a Physician of Chinese Medicine with more than seven years of experience in the holistic medicine field. I practice Acupuncture as well as Chinese Herbal Therapy, Medical Qigong and Eastern Nutrition. In addition to treatments, I provide healing tools so you can be empowered in your own healing process. Tools include simple, yet powerful medical Qigong exercises, nutritional recommendations, and lifestyle guidance.

As a board licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I specialize in pain and stress management. I acknowledge that each patient has a unique set of circumstances that affect their overall well-being, taking into account both emotional and physical health. Having studied in China and Korea, I combine the best of traditional and modern bioscience, to create a positive healing environment.

Acupuncture + Oriental Medicine is a time-tested path that helps in rebuilding and maintaining your health. Acupuncture is able to treat a vast number of ailments by utilizing highly individualized treatment plans. Through the use of thin needles, moxibustion, massage, nutritional + herbal counseling, aromatherapy + meditation, Melanie is able to bring your body into balance and create a reservoir of strength + energy to help maintain your health. Strong in the belief that optimal health is achieved when we integrate all parts of our being, physical, emotional + spiritual, Melanie believes that by educating + empowering her patients they can find their path to wellness.

Yifan Feng is a top-notched California Board Certified Acupuncturist with extensive academic and clinical experiences. Yifan Feng did his undergraduate study at UCLA, prior to pursuing studying medicine at Touro University. Intrigued by the opportunity of Oriental Medicine and Eastern Medicine, he pursued studying Oriental Medicine at Dongguk University of Los Angeles. He graduated at top 1% of his class with Summa Cum Laude Honor. He helped more than hundreds of patients at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital.

Gilli holds Doctors degrees in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is certified by the State of California to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Gilli has a unique Acupuncture style. In her treatment, she encompasses her wide variety of knowledge and techniques for body, mind and spirit. In her practice, she uses Chinese herbs, diet therapy, vitamins and minerals for better results when treating her patients. Gilli treats many varied symptoms including: Fertility issues, Women's Health, Pain Management, and more.

We live in the age of anxiety, and between reading the news and managing our hectic lives, who doesn’t feel stressed on a daily basis? In fact, anxiety disorders affect an estimated 40 million Americans, but less than half of those suffering actually receive treatment Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment for stress and a variety of other disorders caused by our hectic modern lives.

My goal is to help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall quality of life. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I integrate acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve your health in a sustainable way. At the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we use this integrated approach in a beautiful, serene setting to address a range of health issues: Women's Health, Anti-aging, Facial Rejuvenation, and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain, Stress and Anxiety, Digestive Health and Skin Disorders. Thank you! Dr. Chianni Lin

Word of mouth is the main form of advertisement for this serene center located in the Torrance, CA. Once you walk through the door, your worries from a stressful day or anxiety about aches and pains are completely put to ease by the caring and confident hands of Erika Barrantes. As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Herbology, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling as well as Tai Qi, Qi Gong (physical exercise and Tui'na (manual therapies), Erika is dedicated and committed to assisting you in reaching & maintaining a state of balance & health.

With 29 years of clinical & hospital practice in medicine and acupuncture, Dr. Li is an expert in pain management, infertility, eye diseases, skin and sinus problems, weight control etc. She has successfully treated thousands of patients with headache, neck/back/knee pain, sciatica, arthritis, digestive problems, insomnia, irregular painful menstruation, anxiety, depression and more. Dr Li received Medical Doctorate (MD) degree and extensive medical training. I have delivered high quality treatment to vast numbers of patients in China and US. I'm one of most recognized professionals in the field of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.

I believe that we have the greatest doctor in ourselves. It is a great gift from God but we forget it. Every kinds of medicine including acupuncture are just a helper to assist the inner doctor. I think that I am responsible for awakening the inner doctor using the oriental medicine to maximize the improvement. For the result, I would like not only to give patients treatment but also to take a load off their mind as a lifetime companion. I like to helping people and making the world a better place.

Soyoung Choi, L.Ac, has been treating patients for more than 50 years with Dr. Sun K. Choi who is her father in both the United States and and Korea, and one of the earliest generations who established Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles. In addition to devoting her life-time effort towards patients and seeking their profession, they have educated numerous students and followers and delivered them the most essential knowledge to heal the people in need.

With 20+ years of practice in China and US, Dr. Wu has accumulated sophisticated experience on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. Been practicing since 2001 as a licensed acupuncturist, She is a 1999 master alumna of Samra University of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM Diplomat in Acupuncture & Herbal medicine, and research staff at UCLA. She started career as an attending physician in 1987 after graduating from Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jing's considerate personality and flexible hours make patients willing to discuss their concerns, allowing her to make comprehensive treatment plans

My ideal client is interested in returning themselves to optimal health, and is interested in doing what it takes to achieve that. I use acupuncture and Functional Medicine- science based herbalism and nutrition- to help them achieve these goals. I specialize in treating orthopedic pain conditions, Hashimotos's thyroiditis, Metabolic Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune, digestive, inflammatory, and chronic ill health conditions. The mechanisms behind these are one and proper identification of the underlying issues and proper treatment and lifestyle modification can have a dramatic impact. I use modern lab work along with traditional methods to identify these issues.

With over 20 years clinical experience, Dr. Barrett provides a most comprehensive form of Acupuncture and East-West Functional Medicine. Trained in the US & China, he is affiliated with Cedars Sinai and practices in Century City. His treatments are unique and begin with a consult when your condition, etiology and treatment will be explained in detail. As a treatment natural herbal prescription, diet & nutrition, therapeutic exercises, and stress management will be discussed. His philosophy is to minimize office visits by teaching you how to accelerate the healing process and maintain excellent health on your own.

Prevention of disease and promotion of health are becoming more popular with general public as the cost of medicine and the rate of degenerative disease are going through the roof. More and more people move away from treating symptoms by means of toxic chemicals and move towards natural, powerful, health promoting modalities that not only treat symptom but also address the root of the problem. Acupuncture is at the forefront of this change in medicine. My goal and passion is to provide these safe alternatives to my patients, a lot of whom have not found answers in traditional medicine.

I believe we have a fundamental right to enjoy good health: to sleep well, to awaken refreshed- to move through our days with abundant energy & clarity of thought- to feel connected to our friends, family, co-workers and our environment. Yet the stressful demands of urban living have made it increasingly difficult to lead healthful, happy lives. Chinese Medicine offers an opportunity to rebalance and to revitalize- to make positive changes in our well-being: to recover from illness or injury; to feel...better!