Matthew Graham L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Has dedicated most of his adult life to the study of natural healthcare and healing. Beginning with the exploration into Zen and Taoist philosophy and meditation, he became intrigued with traditions of dietary fasting and aesthetic practice to enhance his meditation. These disciplines led him to study nutrition, and herbalism.
Originally from New England, he relocated to California in 1990 where he began to study T'ai Ch'i and Oriental medical traditions. He studied Zen Shiatsu and Nutrition with Paul Pitchford, and has maintained a practice of shiatsu massage, nutritional counsel, and herbalism for over 12 years. He works and studies with his mentor Robert Heyob L. Ac. for the last 15 years to present. He has extensitve experience managing a busy acupuncture clinic dedicated to the treatment of infertility in San Jose, California. Other interests of his include music production, and live sound reinforcement, and all forms of artistic expression. He has worked in the studio or on the road with a variety of musical acts, and is a musician himself.
Catherine Lew L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
After seeing the powerful impact that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) had on her own ailments, Cathy became an avid supporter of natural and alternative medicine. She began referring friends and family to local practitioners, but soon found that this was not enough for her. She felt convicted to have a more direct hand in helping others find the healing that she, herself, had found. After working for several years at an Internet company in Silicon Valley, Cathy decided to change paths and enroll at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There she earned a Masters of Science degree in TCM. While in school, she also gained valuable experience with internships at the ACTCM Community Ear Clinic and the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic.
Cathy received further clinical training in China and was able to see the practice of TCM firsthand in the country where it all began thousands of years ago. She completed rotations at Chengdu University of TCM and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. The majority of this training took place in the fields of acupuncture, TCM Internal Medicine, gynecology and dermatology.
Cathy is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and primary care provider in the State of California. Her focus is to create a supportive environment through which we can work together to identify your health needs and goals. Using a holistic approach, Cathy's mission is to not only treat your symptoms, but to help address the root of your health-related issues. Through individualized treatments and patient education, Cathy's hope is that you will be empowered to achieve and maintain true physical, mental and spiritual health.
Cathy is a native San Franciscan and she loves to try new foods, especially when it pertains to indulging her sweet tooth. She is currently finding great joy as a new student of T'ai Ch'i. She likes to travel and learn about different cultures. However her roots, for the most part, keep her planted here in her beloved hometown.
Irwin Tjiong L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Having earned a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at ACTCM San Francisco, Irwin is licensed to practice acupuncture as well as prescribe herbal medicine nationally as well as in the state of California. He is also a certified massage therapist specializing in Tui Na acupressure.
Irwin has Chinese-Indonesian roots and - as the son of two physicians practicing in the Netherlands – has always wanted to reconcile different approaches to health and the factors causing the human being to feel ill-at-ease thus, experiencing disease. As your acupuncturist, he is trained and dedicated to providing you with optimal primary and preventive care - the way you choose to receive it. By careful listening and observing, he can assist you in expressing specific health goals, help you achieve those and develop a concise plan to maintain optimal health on your own.
Irwin is also actively involved in promoting the profession through the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and currently serves as Vice President of the Student Association.
On a personal level, he is a passionate mediator and has served for over five years on the Board of Directors of SEEDS Community Resolution Center (Berkeley, California). At the moment, Irwin is particularly interested in methods to develop health awareness and acceptance of Chinese Medicine among veterans returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He feels passionate about backpacking California's pristine wilderness and is an avid student of T'ai Ch'i. |
