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Dr. Frank Chung

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Dr. Frank Chung began his medical career in western medicine as a pharmacist at Taipei Medical College in Taiwan, where he obtained a degree in pharmacology (Pharm. D.). Dr. Chung also took an early interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal medicine and acupuncture. He studied in earnest with the guidance of his father, a scholar and life long practitioner of Tai Chi Chuan, encouraged Dr. Chung to pursue a career in Chinese medicine. Dr. Chung completed an apprenticeship with Dr. Pei-Jung Sun of Taipei Taiwan and practiced acupuncture at Tri-Services General Hospital in Taipei. Dr. Chung was invited to perform research in the US at the Florida Institute for Research in Acupuncture and at the Dorado Research Inc in New York. Dr. Chung decided to relocate to the US and he obtained his doctorate of oriental medicine (OMD) at SF College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

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Dr. Chung is one of the earliest Acupuncturists to become licensed in the United States. He served as one of the first examiners for the California Acupuncture Board, and used his years of experience as an Acupuncture Specialist at the Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, to design the certification exam for the acupuncture license in California. Also he served in a similar capacity for the national acupuncture certification examination for NCCA. He is a former Professor at the San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and served as a Researcher at Kaiser Hospital, OBGYN Department in Oakland, California. Dr. Chung also authored several technical papers on acupuncture and TCM and served as a featured speaker at both domestically and internationally healthcare conferences. Dr. Chung opened his acupuncture practice both in southern California with The Medical Group of Stanley Durbin, M.D. and in Oakland, where he continues to practice today. Currently Dr. Chung is a member of the Board of Director of the World Federation of Traditional Chinese Orthopedics (WFTCO) in Bejing China and a consultant and committee member of the Acupuncture Peer Review Committee, Medical Insurance Exchange of California (MIEC). Dr. Chung is also a Professor at the American Global University in Cheyenne Wyoming and at the American Institute of Acupuncture Orthopedics and Traumatology. Dr. Chung continues serving his community with his acupuncture practice at the Acupuncture Center in Oakland, CA.

Alex Chung

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Alex Chung is a California state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. He completed his Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, CA. Alex also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (emphasizing in Biology) from UC Davis. While at AIMC, Alex received extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tui Na Massage (Chinese meridian manipulation therapy). In addition, Alex has been trained by his father, Dr. Frank Chung, LAc, OMD., the founder of The Acupuncture Center. Since childhood, Alex was exposed to his father’s acupuncture techniques and herbal treatments.

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Currently, Alex joins his father in practice and is continuing the tradition of serving the community through healthcare. With his unique blend of education and training, Alex combines a gentle and comforting approach to acupuncture, providing positive results and relief to both the body and mind. Alex’s clinical experience includes his internship at the AIMC clinic and herbal dispensary, and practicing at the Integrative and Sports Medicine Center in Sunnyvale, CA, where he focused on treating sports injuries. In addition, he has experience treating multiple medical conditions, including acute/chronic pain, asthma, headache/migraines, anxiety, depression and stress reduction. Alex’s outside interests include enjoying sporting events, and practicing tai chi. Alex grew up in the East Bay Area and attended College Prep (CPS) in Oakland, CA. To schedule an appointment with Alex, please see http://www.chungacupuncturecenter.com/?page_id=24