Johnson Chiu, L.Ac

Johnson’s interest in acupuncture and herbal medicine grew from his practice of martial arts. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, he went on to graduate in 2002 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

His training includes acupuncture, herbology, nutrition, tuina (Chinese orthopedic massage), and energetics (Taichi and Qigong). In addition to an internship in China, he completed a 300 hour certification program in Acupuncture Orthopedics.

He is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology in the state of California. He is a faculty member at ACTCM while also maintaining a private practice in San Bruno.

Johnson's Appointments:

641-4200

Miranda Tang, L.Ac

Miranda is a California and Nationally licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist serving the San Francisco Bay Area. She received her Bachelors in Sports Sciences with an emphasis in Sports Medicine from the University of the Pacific. She then earned her Masters of Science from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco. In 2009, Miranda traveled to Hangzhou, China to study at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and received further training in orthopedics and pediatrics. Since completing her Masters, Miranda has continued on to a clinical Doctoral program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) fellow, she will further enhance her clinical knowledge and professional skills.

Miranda has a passion for working with both children and athletes. She welcomes youth and young athletes into her private practice located in Laurel Village and believes they can greatly benefit from acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Miranda focuses on sports injuries, in addition to treating common conditions including orthopedic complaints, allergies, stress, and insomnia for patients of all ages.

A native San Franciscan, Miranda enjoys spending her free time hiking, cooking, running, volunteering, traveling, and exploring the bay area.

Miranda's Appointments:

525-4364

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a holistic healing system with a documented history of more than 2,500 years. Through the insertion and stimulation of very thin needles in the body, acupuncture encourages the body to return back to its natural state of balance and equilibrium, and thus to its optimum health. According to TCM, a vital energy called qi flows throughout the body via a system of meridians or channels. In a healthy body, the channel pathway is unobstructed and qi is able to flow smoothly throughout the meridians, nourishing the body from the vital organs to the extremities. If there is an obstruction within the meridian system, however, qi will stagnate and illness will result. Acupuncture can remove these obstructions, regulating the flow of qi in the meridians and restoring the natural health and function of the body.

Obstruction of the channel pathways can occur as a result of several different factors including disease and injury, as well as unhealthy lifestyle patterns such as stress, overwork, poor diet, and lack of proper rest. Through the use of various diagnostic techniques which look at how the body is functioning as a whole, the affected meridians can be isolated and a diagnosis can be made. Specific points around the body are then chosen to open and regulate the appropriate circulation pathways. For example, in the treatment of pain and sports injuries, it is not necessary for the needles to be placed at the site of injury or pain to restore circulation in these blocked meridians.

Acupuncture works at balancing out the entire body and aids in its healing process. Listed below are some common conditions that can be effectively treated with acupuncture. Please consult an acupuncturist regarding other conditions for which acupuncture can help.

· Allergies/Asthma

· Anxiety/Depression

· Arthritis/Joint problems

· Back and Neck Pain

· Constipation/Diarrhea

· Colds/Influenza

· Cough/Bronchitis

· Digestive Disorders

· Dizziness

· Fatigue

· Headache/Migraine

· High Blood Pressure

· Immune System Deficiency

· Knee Pain

· Menopausal Discomfort

· Musculoskeletal Injuries

· Pre-menstrual Syndrome

· Paralysis/Numbness

· Sciatica

· Stress/Tension

· Tendinitis

Acupuncture Treatments for members are available for $30 per treatment, non-members $50 per treatment. Treatments by appointment