Our Mission Statement:
Our goal is to help you ease discomfort and heal faster using the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and movement therapy. We would like to empower you with self-care tools to reduce pain and cultivate health at any stage of life.  

Sandi Chiu, MS, LAc, PhD(c)
Acupuncturist/Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Sandi Chiu,  was born and raised in Los Angeles who has a passion to help others regain health and ease pain using the healing art and science of Chinese medicine.  

Professional Experiences and Training (selected list): 
  • YNSA Scalp Acupuncture Training with Dr. Tomita and David Bomzon/Avi Amir
  • Applied Channel Theory (ACT) Training with Dr. Wang Ju Yi's apprentices
  • Acupuncturist at UCLA Center for East-West Medicine
  • Social Emotional Arts (SEA) Certificate Training with UCLArts and Healing. 
  • Oncology Acupuncture Training Course,  MSK Cancer Center
  • Acupuncturist and Drum Circle Facilitator at Integrative Oncology, Huntington Hospital
  • Clinical Observer on medical Tuina for the face, eye and back  illnesses at Beijing Hospital
  • Chinese Nutrition Consultant, VCleanse (Shanghai)
  • Internship at China Academy of Chinese Medical Science Eye Hospital
  • Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California (AC15266). ​
  • M.S. in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University of Los Angeles
  • Stress Management Workshop Instructor, Venice Family Clinic
  • B.S. in Psychobiology and minor in Global Studies from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Languages:  English, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin)

Why Chinese Medicine?
The body is amazing and has the capacity to heal with appropriate stimulations. Many therapeutics approaches in Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, acupressure and movements, stimulates the body to improve circulation and heal--using the innate pharmacy from within.  

Chinese medicine is a philosophy to keep the Qi in balance to age gracefully.   

I was raised with the Chinese medicine philosophy and my family uses tasty food intervention to strengthen and nourish the body for  seasonal changes, fatigue and common colds. Chinese herbal medicine has a spectrum from food therapy to herbal medicinal formulas. Visit the Healing Soup Meet Up tab for Soups that are inspired by Chinese medicine.

Paulo Lin, CPT, PTA
Kinesiology Consultant, Movement Coach
​ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Our kinesiology consultant, Mr. Paulo Lin, was born and raise in South America who has a  passion to use movement to accelerate healing. A very patient and creative movement therapist who strives to tailor stretching exercises to improve your daily activity or performance in sports. He has serve as a rehabilitation instructor for adolescent baseball players, golfers, soccer players, runners, and more.

Professional Experience and Training:​
  • Physical Therapy Assistant at Interface Rehabilitation
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)  in the State of California 
  • PTA Program, Cerritos College
  • ACE Certified Personal Training
  • Arthritis Foundation Certified Aquatic Program Instructor 
  • Los Angeles Marathon Finisher and Trainer
  • Physical Therapy Aide and Rehabilitation Instructor at Reed Physical Therapy 
  • B.S. in Kinesiology (specialized in exercise science and aquatic therapy) from California State University Northridge

Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin) 

 Why Movement and Stretch Therapy? 
In the past, I injured my shoulder during a Judo marital art competition and nothing helped more than the movement and stretching exercises to regain my flexibility and strength.  Movement and stretching exercises are very simple and fun to do. 
Kitty
Office Manager 
Our office manager is a seasoned administrative professional in the field of insurance for 10+ years. Her personal interest is self-care and learning how to keep herself and her family healthy. Acupuncture has helped her recovery from past auto vehicle accidents and exercise injuries. She currently uses acupuncture to maintain health. Her goal is to help assist clients and patients at SANDI Clinic with any relevant insurance and claim questions. 
Bella 
Greeter
Bella is a toy poodle who greets each person at the door. She is hypo-allergenic and spends most of her time accompanying humans.