Award-winning staff
of pain specialists
in Oakland, CA


Our Staff

Rhoda Climenhaga, L.Ac., uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition therapy to help bring your body into balance. She is on the faculty at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, and on the staff at Elephant Pharmacy in Berkeley.

Bing Yin Lee, L.Ac., O.M.D. has practiced Chinese medicine for over 70 years. Dr. Lee is a legend in Bay Area Chinese communities, beloved for her gentle touch, kind heart, and effective results with Chinese herbal medicine. She sees a very limited number of patients with the help of an assistant and translator.

Christina Lisac, CMT is a massage therapist with a special interest in treating the elderly. She also practices Craniosacral Therapy, which she studied with the Upledger Institute. Christina received training in Chinese massage techniques at the Academy of Chinese Health Sciences, where she is also a student in the master's program in Chinese medicine. Christina holds a certificate as a Clinical Herbalist, and she earned her bachelors degree in human development at the University of California, Davis.

Errol Medel, D.C. uses gentle chiropractic techniques to reduce pain and improve the structure and function of the human body. He is experienced in natural approaches to injury rehabilitation.

Kenneth Nguyen, Pharm.D., L.Ac., specializes in the use of Chinese herbal medicine to treat chronic illness and pain. As a Doctor of Pharmacy, he frequently works with patients who want to end their dependence on drug therapies.

Anthony Pape, CMT studied at the renowned Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, California. He is a very experienced massage therapist with training in Swedish massage and Tui-Na. In his treatments he also incorporates shiatsu and acupressure techniques. Anthony is currently a student of traditional Chinese medicine, and brings this training into his practice of massage.

Aimee Porter, D.C. uses natural methods to provide safe, effective, and drug-free relief of chronic pain. Her area of expertise is holistic nutrition and wellness.

Lorenzo Puertas, L.Ac., Q.M.E. specializes in the treatment of pain with acupuncture, particularly chronic pain of several years duration. He is an instructor in the field of holistic health, and has held a variety of leadership and teaching positions.

DongPhuong Thai, L.Ac. is part of a family of Chinese medicine practitioners, helping to continue a four-generation tradition. She specializes in the treatment of chronic illness.

Maria Yung, L.Ac., Q.M.E. is a third-generation practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, following a tradition started over 70 years ago by her grandmother. Like her grandmother, Dr. Bing Yin Lee, Maria specializes in women's health, particularly in the treatment of chronic menstrual problems.



 

"Your staff has been wonderful, and so caring. Thank you all for your excellent care."

Jennifer Arroyo,
Oakland

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