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Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in Scotts Valley and San Jose

Yan Zhong Zhu, LAc, DAOM provides comprehensive acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine services grounded in classical East Asian medicine and modern clinical practice. Treatments are personalized, results-focused, and designed to address both symptoms and underlying patterns.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a core therapy of traditional Chinese medicine that supports the body’s natural capacity to regulate pain, circulation, digestion, immunity, and emotional balance. Fine, sterile needles are used to stimulate specific points along the body’s channel system.

Acupuncture may be helpful for:

• Neck, shoulder, and low back pain

• Sciatica, joint pain, and sports injuries

• Headaches and migraines

• Stress, anxiety, and emotional tension

• Fatigue and burnout

• Sleep disturbances

• Digestive complaints

• Men’s and Women’s health

Each treatment is tailored to the individual, with careful attention to pulse, tongue, and constitutional patterns.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful internal therapy used alongside acupuncture or on its own. Formulas are customized to the patient rather than selected by disease name alone.

Herbal medicine may be used to support:

• Chronic pain and inflammation

• Digestive and metabolic health

• Hormonal balance

• Immune resilience

• Stress-related conditions

• Recovery from illness or long-term depletion

Herbs are prescribed as granules, pills, or decoctions, depending on the clinical situation.

Integrative & Classical Approach

Dr. Zhu’s clinical approach draws from classical Chinese medicine texts as well as modern integrative frameworks. Treatment focuses on restoring normal physiological movement — of qi, blood, fluids, and organ function — rather than chasing isolated symptoms.

This approach is well-suited for:

• Chronic or complex conditions

• Patients who have not responded to conventional care

• Preventive and constitutional medicine

• Long-term health optimization

What to Expect

Initial visits include:

• A detailed health history

• Pulse and tongue assessment

• Individualized treatment plan

• Acupuncture treatment and herbal recommendations as appropriate

Follow-up visits refine treatment based on progress and changing patterns.