Eastern Medical Center Is Empowering Patients To Heal Naturally

Eastern Medical Center is the leading natural healing and pain remedy provider in the Bay Area, using ancient techniques from Chinese medicine and acupuncture. With a team of highly sought out acupuncturists specializing in areas such as sports injuries, fertility and pediatrics, the center is constantly aiding and empowering patients to heal naturally.

Teresa Shen is a fourth-generation practitioner of alternative medicine, as well as the CEO and lead physician at Eastern Medical Center. Shen effectively blends Eastern medicine with Western technology to provide effective clinical solutions to meet patients' health challenges. Learn more about Shen and her plans to keep up with the rapid growth of natural healing:

Patch: How long have you been doing business in town?

Shen: Eastern Medical Center was established in 1982 by Dr. Mason Shen. In Livermore, Dr. Shen launched his passion for acupuncture and began spreading awareness to Chinese medicine within his community. What started off as a small project to spread awareness about acupuncture and Chinese medicine for Dr. Shen began to grow rapidly and soon became what we know as acupuncture today.

Unfortunately Dr. Shen passed away in 2007, leaving his legacy to me, his daughter. Since then I have moved the business to a larger facility on Coronado Lane in Pleasanton to accommodate Eastern Medical Center’s rapid growth of patients who are looking for a safe, reliable, and natural way of healing.

I have revolutionized natural healing with the combination of acupuncture and Chinese medicine along with my team of five acupuncturists (who all have their own unique techniques), two acupressurists and an active release therapist.

Patch: What attracted you to the line of work you’re in, and how did you get started?

Shen: My first experience with acupuncture was when I was 5 years old. I had a bloody nose that was running like a faucet, and my mother was in a panic and about to take me to the emergency room. My dad walked into my room and stuck a tiny needle in my arm, and the bleeding immediately stopped. Chinese medicine has been a part of my life growing up, but I never thought about actually becoming an acupuncturist. I went to UC Davis thinking I was going to be a vet so I could work with animals and especially horses. But after the internship I quickly learned it was not for me.

I resorted to helping my dad at his acupuncture clinic since I had a degree but nowhere to go. When I saw my dad called the "miracle man" by all his clients, I was intrigued by the "magic" his needles did to help people recover from illness and pain. It wasn’t long after that I went to China to study Chinese medicine for five years to follow in his footsteps. He unfortunately passed away right after I received my license to practice. For 11 years now today I have continued my father’s "magic."

Patch: If you had to sum up your business mission to a stranger in five words, what would those words be?

Shen: Empowering people to heal naturally.

Patch: What’s the biggest challenge or most difficult moment you’ve faced in your job?

Shen: The most difficult moment that I’ve faced is the deep feeling of having to live up to my father. After he passed away, I had no intention of being a "boss" and working by myself. I thought he was going to be there to guide me and lead me, even show me some tricks of the trade. It was a transition for me to really own the business as my own and take the lead on creating a healing environment with my own flavor and pizzazz. I finally feel like I am owning my practice and not my father’s.

Patch: What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

Shen: My favorite subject in school was always math, specifically algebra. I loved solving equations and finding out what X equals. When I listen to clients talk about their main complaint for treatment, I feel like I am solving equations. Finding out exactly what combinations of points to use for each individual person is as satisfying as solving for X! It satisfies my mind and my heart. It satisfies my heart when I see people who are sad, in pain and hopeless and can transform them into joyful, happy people who are out and about enjoying life again.

Patch: How would you say your business or organization distinguishes itself from the others?

Shen: Eastern Medical Center is not your typical acupuncture clinic. At Eastern Medical Center, there are five acupuncturists and three massage therapists who all have their own unique abilities.

Dr. Adrienne Dooling is one of 29 acupuncturists in the world who practices Seitai Shinpo, a very rare form of Japanese acupuncture that eliminates pain, improves posture, releases fascial constriction, regulates the immune system and enhances overall wellbeing.

Before Dr. Eric Wei Wang came to Eastern Medical Center, he was the most highly sought-after acupuncturist in all of China. Mostly specializing in sports injuries, Dr. Eric Wei Wang could get any athlete back on their feet and performing at their best. Dr. Jax Chou specializes in men’s health and pediatrics. Whether it’s neck pain, back pain, chronic pain, digestive issues or just working with children, Dr. Chou’s combination of acupuncture and his knowledge of Chinese herbs make it possible for him to heal almost anything.

Dr. Candace Luo is Eastern Medical Center’s fertility, women’s health and pediatrics acupuncturist. Dr. Luo's gentle touch, understanding of the body and years of experience makes it easy to balance the body.

Han Gang is Eastern Medical Center’s acupressurist. If you are afraid of needles or just want to feel good, Han focuses on the acupuncture points to bring attention and blood flow to the area that needs healing.

For the athletes, the body builders, or for those who are just stiff, Eastern Medical Center’s active release therapist, Clinton Muhammad can increase your range of motions, loosen up your joints, and get you to recover quicker from a workout.

Eastern Medical Center has one goal and that goal is to make a difference in our patients’ lives. What is nice about Eastern Medical Center is that all of the acupuncturists and massage therapists work together and if an acupuncturist or a therapist feels as if someone will benefit more from another practitioner, they would recommend that patient to that practitioner.

Patch: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given when it comes to success?

Shen: Passion. Persistence. Vision. Following your passion and what brings you joy. Continue to persist in your adventure no matter the obstacles in the way. Always keep your mind and heart on your vision so you know the direction you are going and all your decisions will lead you there. My vision is to see mainstream hospitals offer quality heart-based natural medicine and acupuncture as part of their regular care.

Patch: Are there any new projects or endeavors you’re working on that you’re extra excited about?

Shen: The Eastern Medical Center Project. This project began with Dr. Mason Shen, the founder of Eastern Medical Center, who dedicated his life to making this world a better place by bringing awareness to Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Today, I am continuing this project. Every day at Eastern Medical Center, we strive to make a difference in all of our patients' lives and continue to bring awareness to our patients and our community by educating and providing acupuncture and giving back to those who are less fortunate than us. Take a look at the Eastern Medical Center Project and the upcoming events to help our community!

Patch: Do you have any events coming up in your community?

Shen: On August 4, 2018, Eastern Medical Center is working together to serve others during a day of outreach at The Well Community Outreach Center. We are donating our services to the homeless on 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore, CA 94551.

On August 13, 2018, Eastern Medical Center is donating our services and sponsoring a hole for 'It's A Charity Golf Tournament' at Castlewood Country Club benefitting the Happy Sun Heart Foundation.

Coming Soon: Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Re-Opening of Eastern Medical Center! The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce will be there, and the City of Pleasanton is invited to have a BBQ with us to officially welcome all of our amazing practitioners at Eastern Medical Center! It is located in the Eastern Medical Center’s parking lot (address below).

Please check our website for updates!

Patch: How can Patch readers learn more about your work and business?

Shen: Check out our website, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Yelp.

Eastern Medical Center

5933 Coronado Lane, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94588

Telephone: 925-847-8889

Eastern Medical Center is the leading provider in the Bay Area for Acupuncture, Acupressure, Cupping, Seitai Senpo Active Release Therapy, and Stretch Therapy. Eastern Medical Center specializes in Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Cancer Care, Carpal Tunnel, Colds, Cosmetic Facelift, Flus, Depression, Diabetes, Insomnia, Headaches, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Pain, Pain Pregnancy, Premenstrual Syndrome, Stress. Eastern Medical Center was founded in 1982 by Mason Shen. In 2007, Mason Shen passed away and left his legacy to his daughter, Teresa Shen. Since then, Teresa Shen has revolutionized the practice of Acupuncture. Eastern Medical Center began in Livermore and has moved to Pleasanton to a larger facility to handle the growth of Acupuncture. Eastern Medical Center currently serves Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Tracy, Mountain House, Castro Valley, San Leandro and all of the San Francisco area. Eastern Medical Center is rated the best on Yelp.

This Patch article is sponsored by Eastern Medical Center

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