About

Helen S Chang Chen

Thank you for visiting my website.  Below is a brief description of my professional qualifications.  I hope that you will feel confident with me assisting you on your journey towards true health and happiness.

I am a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in California, USA.

I obtained my Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Dongguk Royal University (now known as the Dongguk University Los Angeles) in California, USA.  I received numerous scholarship awards during my studies at the Dongguk Royal University.  I also received the Best Intern Award during my internship.

I started working in conjunction with Fertility specialists to treat patients suffering from infertility after obtaining my California Acupuncture License.  I obtained very effective results in combining my Acupuncture treatments together with the Western doctors.

I’ve also treated patients for other various conditions, which ranged from pain, stress-related disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, and migraines, to an increase in general health, increase in vitality, and youth rejuvenation, etc.

I have a Bachelor of Dental Science Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in the Republic of South Africa, and have both the South African and the British Dental licenses.  In addition, I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Hsi Lai University (now known as the University of the West) in California, USA.  I graduated as the Valedictorian of my class.

I am familiar with the general Western Medical sciences and disciplines (including Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery and Anesthetics, etc.), due to my extensive training in those fields during my studies at Dental school, and experiences thereafter as a dentist.  This has given me a unique insight, a rare set of experiences & knowledge, and a great advantage in providing the best health care for each patient.

I am originally from Taiwan, where Chinese Medicine has been rooted firmly in our daily lives. Our culture also embrace, welcome and integrate Western Medicine routinely with Chinese Medicine, which is why I studied both the Western and Chinese Medicine.  I’ve received extensive training in both disciplines and adopt the methodology of integrating both sciences in the treatment of my patients.  I believe that there are certain areas where Oriental Medicine is more effective in treating, and other areas where Western Medicine show better effects. For instance, Chinese/Oriental Medicine (which includes Acupuncture, Oriental Herbs, Nutritional & Lifestyle changes, etc.) is very effective in treating chronic conditions, and stress-related disorders. However, Western Medicine (e.g. antibiotics) show faster results when faced with an acute and serious infection.  I often work together with Western doctors to combine the best of both Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine in helping my patients to achieve total health optimization.

I am also interested in other forms of Alternative Medicine, e.g. Energy Healing, Chakra Healing, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Bach’s Flower Essences, Flower Essences, Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Yoga, Emotional Freedom Technique and Meditation, etc.   I strive to help each and every one of my patients in achieving maximal health in terms of their mind, body and spirit.  Please join me on this journey to achieve total health and happiness!

May We All be Healthy, Happy, Wealthy, Wise and Loving!