Hua-I Chen, PhD, L.Ac.
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
California Licensed Acupuncturist
Education:
Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Clinical Leadership & Experience
Nearly 30 Years of Clinical Experience
Helped establish and lead Traditional Chinese Medicine services across a healthcare network of 19 medical facilities in Eastern Asia
Founding Director of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellem International Medical Group
Founding Director of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Rui Dong Hospital, Shanghai
One of the early physicians in Shanghai to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine with Functional Medicine and Personalized Nutritional Support
Served as Senior Consulting TCM Physician for one of Shanghai’s premier postpartum wellness centers
Specialities
Stress, Sleep & Emotional Well-Being
Pain Relief & Movement Restoration
Women’s Health, Fertility & Postpartum Recovery
Integrative Functional Medicine & Personalized Nutrition
Digestive Health & Internal Medicine
Healthy Aging & Longevity Support
Natural Facial Rejuvenation & Aesthetics
“The body is always seeking balance. Suffering appears when balance is lost.
Healing is the journey back.” — Dr. Hua-I Chen
The Wisdom of Preventive Medicine
In the Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine), the highest form of healing is described as caring for health before illness arises.
This principle has guided Dr. Chen throughout more than three decades of clinical practice. With a foundation in Western medicine and extensive experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, he believes that the body often reveals subtle signs long before disease develops.
Drawing upon the traditional diagnostic methods of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse assessment, Dr. Chen seeks to understand each individual’s unique constitution and recognize patterns that may indicate imbalance at an early stage.
Combining the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with personalized nutritional support, he develops individualized treatment plans designed to support long-term health, resilience, and well-being.