Chen’s Acupuncture Associates was established in 1999 by Dr. Peishan Chen. She had a passion for acupuncture when she was an OB-GYN in China. She decided to come to the United States to pursue her dream of practicing acupuncture professionally. Her goal was to set up a clinic where patients could be helped with eastern medicine and see how acupuncture could help them with many ailments.
![]() | PEISHAN CHEN LAC, MD(CHINA) Dr. Chen graduated with Add photo honors as a western medical doctor from Sun-Yat Sen School of Medical Sciences in Guangzhou, China. She worked as an OB-GYN physician before coming to the United States, where she received a Master's Degree in Acupuncture, as well as two coveted National Board Certifications in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM). She is a licensed acupuncturist in Washington State and is also a National Board-Certified Chinese Herbalist. Peishan supervises acupuncture students during their preceptorships at Bastyr University. She also uses her many years of acupuncture experience to consult with others about patient management issues on a national scale. |
![]() | RUIYA MA LAC Ruiya Ma, completed her advanced professional training at Bastyr university in Seattle, WA, being awarded with master of science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine(NCCAOM). Before becoming a licensed acupuncturist, she received a bachelor of Nutrition and Dietitian in Miami, Florida. This multidisciplinary academic career has forged her practice philosophy: help as much people as she can to get well without side effect from medications and surgical procedures.
During the year of her nutrition practice, she noticed the lack of resource for her clients who can benefit from preventive medicine such as acupuncture and Chinese herb. So she decided to go back school and advance her education in order to further help her clients. Since graduation, she has practiced in greater Seattle area in Washington state. Throughout the years, She developed clinical interests including women and pediatric health, physical medicine and digestive wellness. Ruiya has a strong foundation in the theories and practices of Chinese medicine, that well balanced with her nutrition background. She has helped many patients with variety of acute and chronic health issues such as sports injury, post stroke recovery, IBS, pregnancy and IVF procedure support.
Ruiya’s approach to healing is to educate her patients to take an active role in their healing journey by combining acupuncture with nutrition and lifestyle coaching. She not only treating their symptoms, but also treating the whole person by bring the awareness in the connection between mind and body. |
Modern research and international health organizations agree that acupuncture is a safe and highly effective treatment for many conditions. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as effective for over 43 common ailments. This is why, as your trusted acupuncture clinic, Chen’s Acupuncture Associates in Bellevue, WA treats patients for a variety of issues including digestive difficulties, bladder disorder, reproductive issues, breathing problems, chronic and acute pain, circulatory problems, emotional issues, stress, addictions, and more
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