I apply acupuncture needles in designated points in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of the body's natural energy called “chi.” I help people with various chronic medical problems and pain conditions such as migraines, backaches, anxiety, indigestion, infertility, allergies and etc. Acupuncture does not only help chronic conditions but also help strengthen the immune system.

EDUCATION | BS in Traditional Chinese Medicine at a University in China

HOW TO GET STARTED | I recommend this for people who have great motivation to help others. You would have to love working with different types of people and be very caring to want to help them. Also, you must have a strong background. You have to study really hard to have a full understanding of Chinese medicine. It is a continuous learning process. I sometimes still have to check back in my books to see if the treatment plan I had decided for the patient would be the best.

MUST HAVE TRAITS | Problem-solver, Good communication skills, Must have emotional intelligence which means to be able to read people's emotions and work accordingly to how they are feeling, People person, Caring, Good listener, Be flexible

how I got started | After five hard years of studying and understanding Chinese medicine, I worked in a hospital in China to gain experience directly after graduation. Since I wanted to have my own practice in California, I had to transfer my school credits to a company of evaluators that my school referred me to. This was to see if I was qualified to work in the United States. Then, I had to send a letter to the Acupuncture State Board in the US in order to obtain my permit to allow me to examine patients. The wait took a couple of months for the results.

why this job?| It was a family decision for me to become a doctor, but it was my choice to go into traditional Chinese medicine. Even though it is a part of my culture, I am more interested in Eastern medicine than Western medicine because I feel like it is more traditional and it has more potential to work better and help others. Acupuncture is just one form of Chinese medicine and I became an acupuncturist because other practices of Chinese medicine in California has not been approved yet.

why I love this job!| I like doing what I do because of the positive feedback that I receive from my patients after reliving them from their pain. Depending on the patient and their treatment, some of the feedback is immediate where others may take longer to see any effects. No matter the duration of time, I find it to be very rewarding to help others and make them feel comfortable with Chinese medicine. From all of this, it builds up more confidence in myself and the work I do.

my typical day| My day starts when the clinic is opened at 10A.M. Patients come in throughout the day. I follow up with them and see how their conditions are from the last treatment and I give them their treatments depending on their needs. Treatment sessions usually last about an hour long. If it is their first time visiting, I go through a 15 minute consultation with them to try to understand what their concerns are and what they want me help them with. The number of needles I use depend on the person and their treatment. I also issue herbal medicines if necessary. After the session, I make an appointment to see them the following week to continue the treatment because acupuncture is effective when it is a continuous process. Also, I follow up with patients who stop their treatments and find out the reason for that. I see about 10-15 patients a day.

what they are | The most challenging part is trying to figure out the best medical treatment for each patient because each person is different and some treatments for each person may longer than others. If it isn't effective, then I have to be flexible to change it and try another route. Another challenge is trying to have people become comfortable and trusting to Chinese medicine. It is difficult to communicate with patients and have them understand acupuncture, how it works, and why it does not take in effective instantly. That is why people use Western medicine because they notice the effect right away, but it is only good for a couple of hours and the problem will return. Most people will use acupuncture as a last resort to ease their pain and I hope that they can see the effectiveness after one try so they can continue with the treatments.

all about growth | I am working for the owner of the clinic I am in now. There are many acupuncture branches within this area but I am one of the few doctors that is working at this location. From this, I hope to use my experiences to open my own clinic one day.

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