I recently had major back surgery that was quite painful. I had pain in my back and hips even after I was mobile again. I am a 78-year-old man and wanted to find some relief. Fortunately, I found Dr. Chen at the Tang Clinic. I had been apprehensive about acupuncture, but decided to give it a try and am I ever glad I did. Dr. Chen is a wonderful doctor. She found some sore spots and did her magic. I was not expecting the results I got - the pain was dramatically reduced on the first visit! I have gone to Dr. Chen many times since then on my journey to healing from my back surgery. Every time I feel improvement. I recommend Dr. Chen at the Tang Clinic without hesitation. Becoming a patient there was one of the best healing moves I have made. It has helped me immeasurably. read more

This is an update to my previous review. At that time, I had done six sessions and had seen good results. We had originally planned for 12 sessions, but after 11 sessions I had to leave town and return to school in Texas. By the time I returned, I would say my pain scale was at a 1. In other words, I was still aware of a tightness and occasional twinge in my piriformis, but the sciatica pain was gone and I could sit, stand, whatever. In addition to stretching exercises I was able to add strengthening movements and yoga to my therapy routine. I feel like the acupuncture was a resounding success. I would definitely recommend this acupuncturist for treating piriformis syndrome. And as a sidenote, other problems I was having were also greatly relieved. I was taking two or three different medications to sleep due to insomnia before I started with Dr. Chen. At the end I didn't need any pills to sleep soundly throughout the night. In fact, I will be looking to continue acupuncture treatment in Texas thanks to my positive first-time experience at the Tang Clinic! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Chen for 8 months for surfing-related musculoskeletal strains, as well as intercurrent problems that have arisen during this time. She is the best acupuncturist I have ever seen. She has been able to quickly eliminate these pains and has enabled me to continue surfing at an intensive level. She is compassionate and considerate and is broadly trained, having been trained in acupuncture since the age of seven by her mother who was both an acupuncturist and an MD neurologist in China; and Dr. Chen herself was also a practicing MD ophthalmologist prior to emigrating from China. Her prices are reasonable, and she does not seem to be concerned primarily with the money. read more

I am seeing Dr. Tang for the second time. She takes the time to really understand your whole situation and is very sincere about curing you. I have major pain in my hands diagnosed as arthritis which she cured 8 years ago. It returned and she is making great progress with treatment. She considers her patients as friends and wants to see you better. read more

Dr. Chen is simply amazing. I was studying for the CFA exam and I was super stressed out. I was also very stressed out from working. I was afraid of needles, I thought they would hurt. But to my surprise, it didn't hurt at all. I had gotten 4 massages over the past month and they didn't help at all. Acupuncture sessions helped me calm my mind. I realized, massages can only calm my muscles but the stress would come back because my mind was all over the place in this extremely stressful world. If you haven't tried Dr. Chen, I would highly recommend it. It is much more effective than massages. read more

Dr. Yeqing Chen is a very experienced and excellent acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. I would say she is one of the best in San Diego. I felt so lucky that my serious postpartum related sleeping problem was solved after being treated by Dr. Chen. In addition, receiving acupuncture and taking herbs restored my physical balance in a really natural way. I am also very impressed by her medical morality, and her friendliness. Acupuncture is amazing, however, finding a good practitioner is what matters in the first place. I'd highly recommend Dr. Yeqing Chen to anyone who is interested. read more

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Dr. Yeqing Chen is a godsend. I came to see her when I was having to take ibuprofen 800mg twice/dy at least 3 days/week due to migraines that I've had for over 25 years. After just a couple weeks of treatment I was down to just one day of medication!!! I am so grateful to have found her and to be rid of so much pain. Dr.Yeqing is so experienced--she knows where the pain is and where is originates. She learned acupuncture from her mother and started practicing when she was only 7 years old. She is also very kind and really listens to understand your health. I have been treated by 2 other acupuncturists in the past and never had such amazing results. read more

After years of sitting too much I developed what many other Americans suffer from-severe, debilitating back pain. When it elevated to severe sciatica-I became desperate. I had an MRI that showed a cyst growing in my spinal column. The symptoms similar to a slipped disk. I went to a specialist at Scripps and was provided 2 choices-one was surgery-not an option for me. I was referred to Dr. Chen at Tang Clinic for acupuncture.-something very foreign to me. Starting with 2-3 sessions the first 3 weeks I began to feel much better. I have continued with weekly sessions and feel dramatically better. I stretch and do some yoga-all possible because acupuncture has helped my muscles relax. Eventually I will do sessions monthly or as needed. Through the treatments Dr Chen has helped me and allowed me to do activities I thought were no longer possible. Dr. Chen has impeccable credentials. Medically trained in China, she is a 2nd generation acupuncturist and an instructor at UCSD medical school. She is a knowledgeable, experienced skilled acupuncturist. Her demeanor is very reassuring and calming. She reviewed my medical history and helped develop a plan that doesn't include a lifelong commitment to drugs shots or surgery. My only regret is that I wasn't willing to try acupuncture sooner and didn't know about Dr. Chen earlier. I'm glad that I do now. read more

I just received a massage from Brenna Galves at the Tang Clinic. It was by far the best massage I've had. Brenna has so much knowledge and really taught me some things I can use to help my health in the future. The Tang clinic is going under some redecorating but the talent is already there. Do you body and mind a favor and check this place out, right off the 805, easy to get to! :) As we were finishing Brenna said "welcome back to your body" that won't make sense until you get massages by Brenna, thank you so much!!! I will be booking again no doubt! read more

Am Dr Tang's patient for about 1 year. Am very satisfied. She treats the whole person. She is a true physician. She is still, very much a hidden gem. She wants each of her patients to have Long Life and Bright Future. As her treatments (in my case needles with stimulation and a couple of herbal pills) begin to take effect you begin to see and step into your Bright Future. She then talks to you also about your need to take care of yourself in such a way that you Enjoy Long Life. That is: Long Life with Bright Future. In other words she is a true physician. read more

After ten years of western medicine to treat a sciatic nerve pain from back surgery I called it quits. To many pills that were spiraling out of control....... I reached out to Dr Chen and she got me in the same day. We talked for over a hour so she could understand not only physical pain but mental as well. After 3 weeks of acupuncture and muscle stimulation my attripey was subsiding and muscle was starting to regenerate. I only wish I would have done this a decade ago. This has been the only form of pain relieve I have ever had ( over 6 epidural, tons of medication, chiropractic........). I can't thank Dr Chen enough. She has saved my life!! Excepting my insurance was a bonus. Don't hesitate and see her today. Tang clinic treats numerous conditions. read more

My physical medicine doctor referred me to Acupuncture treatments, which was a surprise to me. I was extremely fortunate to find the Tang Clinic on my own. I have been struggling with chronic lower back pain for the past eleven years and after several injections and physical therapy that never relieved my pain coming from a herniated disk and stenosis along with arthritis, I made the decision to pursue Acupuncture. Dr. Yeqing Chen is not only a compassionate, calm, a wonderful listener, she has the hands of an angel when it comes to massage. She makes you feel as though you are her only patient. Within the first few months I could tell an amazing reduction in pain especially at night. Dr. Chen is also an Herbalist and recommended I use the herbs along with the treatment. After each treatment I leave her office without any lower back pain. My quality of life is much improved and able to play golf weekly without my back brace. Since I have been treated regularly over the past year I have never once needed to wear my brace to relieve back pain. I highly recommend Dr. Yeqing Chen of the Tang Clinic. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Yeqing Chen for a year now. I have had gastrointestinal problems since 1984 after I had my colon removed. I have an internal pouch which has repeatedly becomes inflamed with cramping & other symptoms. I've had difficulty emptying the pouch with the inflammation. I have used various medications in the past but I become immune to them over time & they no longer work. I have seen Dr. Chen 3x a week with my symptoms greatly improving. This week I saw my Gastroenterologist who examined the pouch & was amazed at the improvement. Last year I had three areas of ulceration; this year only one. The inside of the pouch was much healthy than in the past. Since I have been on no meds for a year the improvement has to be from acupuncture. Three times a week involves time and money but when you live with a chronic problem for 30 plus years it is worth it. I've learned that acupuncture can not only relieve symptoms but with enough time can lead to functional changes in one's body as well. read more