10350 Bandera Rd. Suite 114, San Antonio, TX78250
Tel: 210-530-1884
My Story
Meet Dr. Tan
Ph. D; MD (China); Lic. Ac
“I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: ...…
If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art. Be respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.” The Hippocratic Oath has been echoing around me since 2000.
I still remember as a senior in high school, when my beloved grandma left us due to stomach cancer. My grandpa passed away 6 months later, due to missing my grandma so much. The whole family was helpless and sad. No one was a doctor or had any knowledge how to help. That's when I decided I wanted to be the first medical doctor in my family, so I can help my family and other families, prevent a tragedy from happening. I made an oath to myself saying, “I will help people avoid pain and disease, while healing as much pain and sickness as I can”.
I have been dedicated to the health and well-being of others since I got my M.D.(China) in 2000. I earned my PhD in the field of Acupuncture & Tuina Science from the one of most prestigious Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) University in China. Furthermore, I practiced as an attending physician and assistant professor in the one of the highest rated research institution and clinic in China from 2006 to 2012. I have published more than 20 academic articles, 2 monographs, been awarded over 10 scientific projects, and I hold one patent. While practicing, I treated a minimum of 40 patients each day.
In 2012, I moved from Shanghai to Texas to continue teaching and practicing as a professional acupuncturist. I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and to grow both spiritually and in character. This has been a great opportunity to expand my horizons as a person and as a provider of health and well-being. I am so excited to be able to apply my knowledge and experience to benefit the community!
Up to 20 years of clinical experience in the field of acupuncture and TCM, expert application of time-tested methods in acupucnture, electrical acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal therapies in treating pain such as neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, arthritic pain, and symptoms related to PTSD, stress, depression, fatigue syndrome, insomnia, as well as gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, respiratory issues such as cough, asthma, and COPD, gynecology issues such as abnormal menstruation, PMS, infertility, and menopause, neurological issues such as Bell’s palsy, post stroke symptoms, and neuropathy, endocrine issues such as diabetes, PCOS, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyrodisim.
Dr. Tan's Honors & Awards
Explore Mechanism of Analgesic Effect of Moxibustion on Visceral pain from the Point of View of Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels, National Natural Science Fund of China, No.81202752, 2012
Study on the Therapeutic Mechanism of electro-acupuncture on encephaledema after encephalorrhagia from the Point of View of AQP-4 Gene, National Natural Science Fund of China, No. 30400608, 2005
Study on the Regulatory effect of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) and Insulin-like Growth Binding Protein on the Colonic Fibrolasts and Therapeutic Mechanism of Moxibustion on Colonic Fibrosis, National Natural Science Fund of China, No.30400609, 2005
Study on Mechanism of Transmission and Transduction Signal of Moxibustion from the Point of View of Neuronal Calcium Signal, Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission Fund, No.11ZR1434300, 2011
Formulating the Clinical Practice Guideline of Ulcerative Colitis by Moxibution, Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau Fund, No.2010QL024A, 2011
Explore the Scientific Basis of Applying Shangjuxue(ST37) for the Treatment of Intestinal Bowel Disease, Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission Fund, No.06QA14049, 2006
“The Science of Chinese Moxibustion” Second Place Prize for Excellent Science and Technology book , by East China Science and Technology press, 2007
Third Place Scholarship, Graduate School of Shanghai University of TCM, 2004
Honorable Mention of Guangxi University and Colleges’ English Speech Competition, Guangxi Education Department, 1998
Honorable Mention” of English Speech Competition in the 5th Guangxi University Science and Cultural Arts Festival, Guangxi Education Department, 1998