Dr. Jing Chen is a California Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Fellow of The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM), and Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.

Jing’s knowledge, experience, and compassionate nature allow her to provide the most effective solutions for patients, while creating a warm, supportive treatment experience. She takes the time to listen and truly understand her patients’ conditions and health goals, and tailors the treatment plan to each individual. Jing’s specialties include:

>Male and Female Fertility

>Women’s Health

>Mental Health

>Digestive Disorders

>Family Medicine

Jing received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from MIT. She pursued a career in Biology research and later worked in software and technology. During this time, Jing was introduced to Chinese Medicine when acupuncture and herbs resolved her personal health issue, helping her avoid surgery and a lifelong dependence on prescription medications. Discovering the power of Chinese Medicine led her to change her career path. She obtained her Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperors College in Santa Monica, and then earned her Doctoral degree in Oriental Reproductive Medicine from Yo San University.

Jing has a broad range of clinical experience. She has practiced Chinese Medicine in several settings including IVF clinics, the Khalsa Medical Clinic (an integrative medicine practice,) and the pediatric pain management program at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She also spent five years as a fellow and associate at the prestigious Tao of Wellness clinic in Santa Monica.

Jing has a special passion for reproductive medicine. Her extensive work in fertility, gynecology and obstetrics has enabled her to help many patients realize their dreams of becoming parents. Chinese medicine has also helped Jing bring her own beautiful daughter into the world.

Jing enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and loves treating whole families, including children and seniors.

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Laurel Coats is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and a Nationally Certified Diplomat of Oriental Medicine.

Laurel is a dedicated practitioner and truly takes the time to understand each patient’s unique case. Her goal with every patient is to help them discover their own agency and sense of empowerment in their healthcare and wellbeing. With each patient interaction, she strives to offer patient centered, inclusionary and holistic care. Laurel’s specialties include:

>Male and Female Fertility

>Autoimmune and Chronic Conditions

>Digestive Disorders

>Inflammatory Bowel Disease

>Pain Management

>Mental Health

From a young age, Laurel has been passionate about helping others. This passion combined with a love of travel inspired Laurel to spend much of her younger years traveling extensively in Latin America where she worked in local communities facilitating youth programs. While in Costa Rica she was treated with local botanicals and cupping, her first exposure to traditional forms of medicine. But it wasn’t until she moved to San Francisco and became a weekly patient of acupuncture that she fell in love with Chinese Medicine. It was here that her path from patient to practitioner began.

Laurel obtained her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She has a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz.

During her training at Five Branches Laurel was part of the first class to participate in an integrative medicine residency at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. This experience informed her passion for the integration of Eastern and Western medicine. To that end, Laurel is dedicated to working collaboratively with Western practitioners to offer patients the most comprehensive care possible.

One of her favorite parts of being an acupuncturist is the opportunity to help people start and grow their families.

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Alyssa Sinyard is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Fellow of The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM).

Alyssa takes care to listen to her patient’s complete health story and works with each patient to create a unique treatment plan that is tailored for their individual needs. Using a blend of both eastern and western diagnostic tools, she seeks to uncover the root cause of disease. Her calm demeanor and gentle technique is suitable for even the most sensitive patients. Her specialties include:

>Fertility

>Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

>Hypothyroidism

>Mental Health

>Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alyssa received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University. It was during this time that she faced several health challenges of her own and through this discovered acupuncture. With the help of her acupuncturist she was able to resolve her health issues naturally and avoid lifelong dependance on medications. It was this experience that sparked her curiosity and love for Chinese Medicine, and ultimately prompted her to change career paths.

She went on to earn her Master’s and Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz.

Alyssa enjoys yoga, mountain biking, camping, and hiking with her dog in her free time.

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California Licensed Acupuncturist, Fellow of The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM), Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Certified Yoga Instructor, creator of Evoke Fertility Meditations App, and founder of Evoke Acupuncture.

Neda is passionate about integrating Eastern and Western Medicine. She analyzes every condition to uncover the root cause of disease and finds the most applicable solutions. Her specialties include:

>Fertility

>Women’s Health

>Stress Management

>Hypothyroidism

Neda’s interest in medicine began at a young age. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley. With a vision of attending medical school, she gained experience while working as a medical assistant and clinic coordinator. There she discovered areas in which western medical practices were unable to provide long-lasting solutions for patients. This led her to pursue further education in traditional healing methods.

Four years later, Neda graduated from Five Branches University with a Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine. While in school, she traveled to China for additional training in Internal Medicine at Zhejiang University. She also completed her Yoga Teacher Training and taught yoga, meditation, and qi gong classes that emphasized balancing the mind, body, and spirit.

In 2014, Neda started her private practice, Evoke Acupuncture. Neda loves supporting women and men in achieving optimal health and producing beautiful babies. It is her greatest joy to help patients conceive and provide care as a new life develops.

Neda is also trained as a Crisis Talkline Counselor. She excels at comforting, supporting, and giving strength to patients during challenging times.

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Shuqing Jing is a California Licensed Acupuncturist, Fellow of The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM), and a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.

Shuqing invests her care and skill into every patient interaction. She listens attentively to deeply understand each case and provides personalized treatment plans while creating a healing environment with her warm, gentle, and compassionate presence. Shuqing’s specialties include:

> Acute and Chronic Pain Management

>Male and Female Fertility

> Chronic Health Conditions

> Mental Health

> Cosmetic Korean Acupuncture

Shuqing discovered the power of acupuncture when her daughter had severe allergies. After undergoing months of Western medical treatment without much success, their pediatrician recommended alternative medicine. Six weeks of acupuncture and herbal medicine provided her daughter with significant relief. These stunning results sparked Shuqing’s interest in Chinese Medicine.

In 2014, Shuqing graduated from Five Branches University with a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She continued her learning with three acupuncture master teachers with a focus on pain management and chronic health conditions. Shuqing studied in Laura Erlich’s Integrative Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Mentorship Program to gain deep insight into both eastern and western approaches to the treatment of infertility.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, Shuqing worked in the high tech industry. She graduated from Purdue University with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. Her ten years of experience in high tech has helped her understand the daily pressures and stress of life in Silicon Valley.

Shuqing enjoys helping people on a personal level and building long-term relationships with her patients. She is proud to be part of a team that makes acupuncture accessible to people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

In her free time, Shuqing likes to spend time with her family and dog. She enjoys hiking, visiting national parks, and reading medical nonfiction books.

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