Testimonials

“I was having shoulder pain for over two years. It was caused by excessive exercise of pull-ups and I could not even touch my back! Dr. Peng and Dr. Chen treated my shoulder with acupuncture, massage, and taught me how to gently exercise my muscles. Within two weeks my shoulder was able to move around. I continued to exercise my shoulder until all pains were gone. It is so wonderful not to hurt!
Due to work stress, I was having trouble falling asleep at night for a period of six weeks and my body was getting very weak because of lack of sleep. Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng treated me with acupuncture and herbal medicine. I had much better sleep the first night after treatment and was improving well. Now I can fall asleep in a few minutes and sleep soundly through all night!”

——— Stephen N., Huntington Beach

“My neck and shoulder muscles were so tight and painful that I could not get relief no matter what I tried. The most aggressive massage therapist could not undo the tension or make much progress. Finally, I turned to acupuncture and my muscles began to respond and soften with the very first treatment. After several visits, my muscles loosened, the pain and tension that I had felt for months was finally gone. The massage therapist saw a huge difference in my muscle tension and I could benefit from his work as well as begin strengthening and exercising pain-free. My energy and overall health has also increased from acupuncture treatments with Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng.”

——— Irene D., Newport Beach
Co-author in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series

“Two years ago I had very painful menstrual cramps and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease for 4 months. Dr. Chen treated me with acupuncture and smoky moxa, and some herbal pills for 10 days. From that time on, I never have had any painful period and PID!
Two weeks ago I had bad allergy on my eyes, nose, and throat with a continuous sneezing, running nose, red eyes, itchiness, and general tiredness. Dr. Chen prescribed 7 bags of herbs for one-week intake, which relieved most of my symptoms. Now I continue her herbal tea to improve my immune system for prevention of allergies.
My 12 years old son had allergy to pollens with stuffiness of nose that disturbed his sleep. He got herbal tablets from Dr. Chen. One week later, he breathed smoothly and freely through his nose with deep sleep.”

——— Hong L., Irvine

“I am a professional basketball player. I sprained my ankle and tore a ligament during practice. I could not walk due to severe bruising swelling and excruciating pain when I touched the floor. My team co-player referred me to Dr. Chen. After her acupuncture treatment, immediately the ankle swelling went down and 80% pain was gone and I could walk right away! I was carried into the clinic but walked out by myself! I was totally amazed! After two more acupuncture treatments I could run and play as fast as before, with no pain at all!”

——— Jeffery T., Los Angeles

“ I am 55 years old and blessed to be carrying twin daughters, due any day. I have had a wonderful pregnancy and am feeling great. I attribute much of this miracle to the wonderful care I have had from Dr. Qing Chen and the students who cared for me under her supervision.
I began working with Dr. Chen the first time almost six years ago to assist me in getting pregnant with my first child. I had sought to get pregnant prior to Dr. Chen’s care for over 15 years. My son is about to turn four years old and is bright and healthy in every way.
In this pregnancy I followed the same protocol as the first one: I began working with Dr. Chen over one year before conception with acupuncture and herbs to fortify my body. As Dr. Chen told me, ‘in Chinese medicine, it is not the physical age alone but the vitality and strength of the womb that is critical.’ Acupuncture and herbs in conjunction with reproductive procedures brought about conception, minimized morning sickness, and helped me maintain the pregnancy.
Thank you Dr. Chen for everything you have done for me!”

——— Y.C. Los Angeles

“ I had severe premenstrual syndrome for 10 years. Every month a few days around my period I always got migraine, became irritable, cranky, moody, craving for sweets. I wanted to use natural therapy to control it. Dr. Chen was highly recommended by my physician. One-month acupuncture treatment caused big difference. During the next cycle I was calmer, more relaxed, more self-controlling, just mild headache. My dad even asked my sister what happened to me and why I became so nice and friendly to him. My sister was surprised at my change and called Dr. Chen to inquire what treatment she applied to me. The answer is acupuncture! Now I tell everybody acupuncture works!”

——— Nickel K., Laguna Beach

“My daughter had allergy rash (eczema) on her skin and constipation due to baby food formula since 4 months old. Dr. Chen gave her acupuncture or acupressure treatment and herbs. Her skin and bowel started to improve right away and cleared up totally in 2 months. Now she is 5 years old, her skin and digestion stay normal. She can eat any kind of food and the allergy does not come back!

My husband suffered from recurrent leg pain and swelling for years due to poor blood circulation and inflammation. Dr. Chen’s acupuncture treatment and diet instruction not only cure him but also prevent the symptoms from happening again. He goes back to daily exercise and lives healthier. I am so happy for this change. Our whole family benefit from Dr. Chen’s acupuncture therapy.”

——— Lina S., Westwood

“I went to Dr. Chen to see if acupuncture works. Two half years ago I had anxiety, depression, insomnia, and issues of my past that was bothering me. I was also feeling down and suggested to go to hospital. I was treated by a psychiatrist, who prescribed 6 different anti-depressants over a 6 months period of time, but their side effects seemed to spiral the symptoms to a different negative effect. I stopped taking medicine. After the acupuncture treatments, I lost about 10 pounds in about a 3-month period of time, get my energy level back up a lot, reduced my body tension and depression and I sleep much sounder. I have started and continue to do an exercise program, which includes running routinely, and feel that everything seems to be going in the right direction.
Like everyone, I am afraid of needles. However, acupuncture needles don’t hurt! I feel a little bite as the needles go into my body but they are so minimal and short in duration that they are absolutely tolerable. Every acupuncture treatment makes me very relaxed and calmer, and sometimes I fall asleep during the treatment.”

——— Scott R., Irvine

 

“I was told that acupuncture could increase the successful rate of IVF. An infertility specialist in Los Angeles referred me to Dr. Qing Chen. Before and during my IVF procedure, I received acupuncture treatment that helped me reduce anxiety and agitation, and manage stress. I always felt very relaxed after each treatment. The combination of two months of acupuncture and just one IVF made me become PREGNANT! They worked on me! My adorable healthy daughter id 11 months old now! I am forever grateful for Dr. Chen’s help!”

——— Kia W., Newport Beach

“ For the past one year, I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulder, back and legs as the result of overworking as a computer coder and excessive exercise. Despite a series of diagnosis and treatments, I had little success of relieving my symptoms in regular hospitals. Three months ago, my friend recommended Dr. Peng and Dr. Chen to me. On my first visit, they were able to definitively diagnose my condition as muscle strain and spasm with pitched nerve. Remarkably, after only two treatments with acupuncture, my pain has been significantly reduced. I feel perfect fine now.
The treatment I’ve received from Dr. Peng and Dr. Chen has dramatically improved my health condition and my quality of life. I know there are many more individuals like me who are suffering and seeking answers, but not finding effective treatments. Please consider getting acupuncture treatments from Dr. Peng and Dr. Chen.”

——— Mei G., Irvine

“ I strained my back while moving heavy furniture. The back pain was so unbearable that I could barely move or put on my pants and tie my shoes. In tears, I called my sister. She had a friend who had severe back pain but was completely free from the pain after acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen.
When I called this gentleman, he could not stop talking about his good experience with Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng. Upon my first visit, I felt a huge improvement. The needles they inserted into my body did not hurt at all! The treatment went just great. By the end of third treatment, I felt almost 100% pain free and went back to my routine exercise without any pain. I didn’t take any medicine other than the natural pain relieve herbs prescribed by Dr. Chen.
During treatment I felt the needles didn’t hurt at all, there is not a painful feeling. I lay there for twenty minutes, very relaxing, with different music playing. After needling she put a cream on my body and rubbed the cream into the skin. It felt great. I had 8 treatments with her and I went to yoga last week! I’m already back to my regular routine. Yoga has a lot of back moving motions, I had absolutely no pain. No any other type of medicine necessary.
One of my office girls was crying and told me, ‘My back is killing me and it hurts so much! I don’t know what to do!’ I told her that she must go to Dr. Chen. I immediately made an appointment for her. After she went to Dr. Chen for 3 appointments, she was completely pain-free! She came up to me and said, ‘Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much relief and how much better I feel after seeing this acupuncture doctor!’”

——— Dianne M., Aliso Viejo

“ After having intermittent allergy-induced asthma over 20 years, I’ve found acupuncture has strengthened my immune system. As a result of acupuncture for the past 4 years, I’ve been free of emergency room visits and no asthma. I believe acupuncture and my medications have asthma under control and I’m healthy and fit. I’m blessed to have found Dr. Chen.”

——— Cathy Mc., Newport Coast

 

“My husband and I tried to get a baby by ourselves and my physicians. It did not work because my body didn’t respond to the infertility medication. My friend who got pregnant by Dr. Chen’s treatment referred me to Dr. Chen. 4 months later, I found I had become pregnant only by Dr. Chen’s acupuncture and herbs, with absolutely no medication! During pregnancy, I had sciatica pain at my back and leg that was cured by Dr. Chen. After delivery, Dr. Chen helped me get rid of difficult urination and poor lactation. Now my baby boy is 8 months old, weighs 21 pounds, healthy, and cute. My whole family is happy and thankful for Dr. Chen’s acupuncture treatment.”

——— Lisa Y., Fountain Valley

“ I have had back problems for years ranging from minor aches to full-blown episodes where I am unable to move without severe pain. I was literally at my wits end after my last full blown episode. I had seen the chiropractor so many times that my insurance had completely run out and to no avail. I had also been to see an orthopedic surgeon who was only able to treat me with pain medication and muscle relaxants, which temporarily masked the pain. I was off work for almost a week, literally in tears and running out of options. Out of desperation I began digging through the phone book searching for an acupuncturist when I remembered I had recently received a comprehensive list of referral doctors from Dr. Jane Bening in Newport Beach on which Dr.Chen and Dr. Peng’s practice appeared. I am so happy that I did!

When I first visited Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng I was in awful pain. I couldn’t walk upright and had to have someone drive me to my appointment. By the end of my first visit I could stand up straighter, after the second I was completely upright. After several visits I am well on my way to recovery with a full range of motion. In addition to acupuncture, I incorporated both massage and physical therapy. Looking back I have to say acupuncture is definitely where I saw the most benefit and it will be the first call I make should I have any issues that can be treated by acupuncture.

I know people are skeptical about acupuncture. I was too. There is no pain involved in the treatment. In fact, this may sound strange but I actually looked forward to my treatments. I often remarked to Dr. Chen that it felt like a day at the spa - the needles have a relaxing and warming effect and they use incredible Chinese oils during massage. It truly is amazing.

After meeting Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng I couldn’t be more grateful or impressed with this outstanding alternative to western medicine. Both Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng are highly professional, highly trained and caring doctors who I trust implicitly and recommend to everyone!”

——— Tawny M., Corona Del Mar

“In April 2004, I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy two days after I was released from the hospital where I delivered my first child. The physician prescribed a course of antibiotics, explaining that Bell’s palsy was a viral infection. His prognosis was that I should recover in 3 months time. If not, I should seek facial musculature therapy. He also indicated that in some cases, Bell’s palsy may last up to a year or more and can be a recurring ailment. Suffice it to say, the information provided was so vague and not reassuring. The left side of my face was paralyzed. I could not smile, chew my food adequately, and speak without a slight slur/drool. There was constant ringing in my left ear and my left eye didn’t blink. I was distressed.

My brother, who is a proponent of holistic and alternative forms of medicine, advised me to seek an acupuncturist who maybe is able to help speed up recovery since Bell’s palsy involved nerves. We started an immediate search for a specialist and Dr. Chen came highly recommended. She graciously consented to let me come to her clinic on a Sunday, the day after I was diagnosed. (Her practice is normally closed on Sundays.) On my initial visit, Dr. Chen reassured me that although each case was unique and there were no guarantees, Bell’s palsy occurred often enough that results from treating the condition with acupuncture were very successful. Furthermore, in my particular case the palsy was caught quite early.

Dr. Chen explained that the virus usually lays dormant in a person. It usually attacks the cranial nerve that controls the face and can be prevalent in pregnant women. This was a confirmation of what I had already looked up on the Internet. Dr. Chen also indicated that exposure to cold may trigger activation of the virus. I specifically remember complaining to my husband while in the hospital that the room was cold. He in turn tried to have the hospital staff turn up the temperature but since it was central air conditioning there was really not much that they could do. I didn’t think much about it at that time.

Since I had just recently delivered a baby and from preliminary check of vitals showing I was still quite weak, Dr. Chen inserted a minimal amount of needles on my face, specifically the brow, cheek, and the area in the back of my ear. The procedure lasted about 5 minutes. The needles remained embedded for another 15-20 minutes, as I laid down relaxed on the examination table, with heat lamps pointed in the direction of my face. Once the required time had elapsed, the needles were removed and the doctor performed a facial massage on the affected area. Dr. Chen explained that I would have to be treated at least three times a week until treatment tapers off to twice, once a week and then complete release from treatment. More needles would be inserted each time, more vigorous massage performed as well as moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of Mugwort, a small, spongy herb, near the affected area to facilitate healing.

Since I was also breastfeeding, Dr. Chen believed it important that I was strong enough to combat the virus as well as recuperate from my pregnancy. She also inserted needles in meridians that affected production of milk, strengthened immunity, and battled fatigue. The sessions were always relaxing and treatment became increasingly inclusive of all symptoms that I was particularly exhibiting at the time (i.e., colds, carpal tunnel, etc.). Dr. Chen even prescribed herbs to facilitate internal healing. Dr. Chen and her husband, Dr. Peng both provided therapy. They were accommodating to questions and enthusiastically explained what they were doing and why certain needles went where. They did not only attempt to cure the ailment but educate the patient as well towards a healthier proclivity.

Progress was clearly visible from each session. I was able to move my brow stronger each visit. The numbness I felt on the left side of my face gradually faded. By the 2nd week I was able to slowly close my left eye, which I was not able to do at all previously. I continued to wear a hat and was fastidious about not being exposed to drafts per Dr. Chen’s instructions. I also drank the herbs and practiced the massage she taught me to do at home.

After approximately 20 sessions, I was released from treatment with almost no discernable symptoms. Dr. Chen advised to continue protecting my person from cold exposure and take overall precautions for maintaining optimum health. Since then I have spoken to a number of people who have had Bell’s Palsy, including my mother in law who has never fully regained control of her right eye (she can not wink from that eye) after her pregnancy.

Contrary to the average recovery time of 3 months stated in several articles on Bell’s palsy, the people I spoke with (7 of them) averaged 6 months or more. One of them even has recurring Bell’s palsy (she has had the condition at least 5 times). They all proclaimed that the palsy was not only physically debilitating but emotionally and psychologically traumatic. Having one’s motor skills afflicted even temporarily can be extremely stressful, especially since the disorder is so perceptible. None of those whom I spoke with ever tried acupuncture. When I spoke of my recovery, they were impressed by the results.

I believe that the acupuncture treatments helped me recover from Bell’s palsy. I believe that my post partum recuperation was faster because of the treatments. Looking back, I was not only afflicted with the Bell’s Palsy, but overall fatigue and tremendous pressure from having to heal from a natural birth, care for a newborn, move to a new residence, and do daily chores. Dr. Chen and Dr. Peng are foremost in their field and superb professionals overall. Their academic achievements as acupuncturists and as medical doctors are clearly reflected in their practice.”

——— Stephanie G., Villa Park, CA

 

“I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for all that you have done for my family and myself. You are very patient, kind, caring, gentle, an excellent clinician and very smart. I trust you completely.
We have been coming to you now for four years. I now come to you first before my western MD because I know we will receive great care from you and help with the body’s ability to heal itself.
You have helped me resolve my asthma, allergies, stress on the heart, and abdominal pain from multiple adhesions due to many surgeries (for which western medicine wanted to do another surgery). My job is very stressful and thanks to your help and advice I can stay centered and healthy to continue my work as an intensive care Registered Nurse.
Our first son, Matthew had trouble breathing, a lot of mucus, a thick coating on his tongue and a poor appetite. Western Doctors said not to worry but I knew he needed help. My colleague at work was attending the school where you teach and she suggested I see you. As I came in you took Matthew into your arms and said, ‘I know what to do, no problem.’ In just two weeks he was breathing without any difficulty and his other symptoms were resolved. He was only six months old and always gave you hugs and kisses after the needles, so I do not think he was too traumatized. I recently brought him to you for lingering cold and night sweats. You applied the acupressure and suction cups and he was instantly better —— no more cold or night sweats. My son likes the fact that you listen to him and only do procedures that he is comfortable with.
Our second adopted son, Michael, was positive for methamphetamine at birth. He also is allergic to milk. He was four weeks old when we adopted him; he was pale, his hands and feet were always very cold, he was lethargic, unfocused and withdrawn. He also had a thick milky white coating on his tongue. I knew I had to come to you. My husband and I were concerned about his outlook for improvement but you were so comforting to us and gave us confidence that he would get better. You pointed out to us of all the strengths and good signs he had. For that I am very grateful, more than I can express. I am still so impressed when you use the suction cups on him. Michael just goes right to sleep and his feet and hands pink up. It is instant relief —— as if someone pulled out a thorn in your side.
After just 2 months Michael is pink, bright eyed, focusing and tracking, his hands and feet are no longer cold, and he is physically very strong. He now interacts with people, is very social, smiles all the time and even tries to have a conversation. His pediatrician was moved to tears at his progress. I do not know what the long-term effects the drug exposure will have on his development but I’m confident that you be able to help him with that as well. This brings such comfort to us. Thank you so much for giving him a chance at a happy healthy and fulfilled life. You truly brought him out of his shell.
To anyone considering acupuncture as a treatment, please, do yourselves a favor and just try it. Western medicine is not your only option and acupuncture can provide relief for some ailments that western doctors have difficulty with. You have nothing to lose and much to gain.”

——— Grateful parents and patients,
The Shellins (Lisa, Chris, Matthew, and Michael)
Culver City, California