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Mission & Philosophy: to discover Wholeness
Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, created to have self healing abilities, and is complete with a vast network of connecting reflexes, conduits, streams, wells, & meeting points. The challenge is living in today's crazy world filled with ever increasing levels of toxicity damaging our environment. Our mind and bodies are burdened by the fast pace society. We are hindered in our ability to restore and gain balance. My mission and goal is to support you in your discovery to bringing wholeness back to the body, mind, soul, emotions, energy and spirit. To respect each individual at all levels and to empower all who come with tools for daily support.

Why Taro Leaf
Taro is one of the most ancient cultivated crops and staple diets found widely in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia. Also known as "Kalo", it has deep roots in the Hawaiian culture and history. Taro is a plant with a broad, beautiful, strong leaf shaped like a huge heart. The leaves are extremely nutritious and contain numerous micro-nutrients. With open hearts and prayers, I pray that all who come to Taro Leaf Acupuncture will find healing and be nurtured with the necessary nutrients like those found in the taro leaves.

Angela's Story
Angela Tsui is a California Licensed and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist, practicing acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage therapy since 2012. She received her Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). She has earned her Tui Na and Shiatsu Therapy certificate for orthopedic massage with over 900 hours of training at ACTCM. Clinical experiences as an intern includes Community and Auricular Clinics of ACTCM, Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Clinic of California Pacific Medical Center, Haight & Ashbury Free Clinics, and Yue Yang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine in Shanghai. Angela is certified in Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), upon completion of externship and training with Frank He, LAc., Q.M.E. of Sports Medicine Center in Sunnyvale, CA. She has studied under the mentorship of a renowned TCM practitioner in Alameda, CA, Dr. Ai-de Men, Ph.D, L.Ac., and practices Classical Chinese Medicine following the research and studies of Dr. Pan Xiao Chuan, Dr. TCM. Angela is passionate and committed in helping her patients overcome physical constraints and obstacles so that they may live to the fullest of their potential.

Appreciation & Honor
Thank you to all the amazing people who have openly shared their knowledge and influenced me with their lives.

to Tie Da Sifu (literally an Iron-strike Master) for teaching me the basics of martial arts for self protection. His immeasurable experience & skills to treat bone, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries with intense deep pressure & homemade herbal formulas, brought me into the world of healing during my teenage years.
to my dear family members who have experienced sorrow and pain, you have encouraged me to find hope and to search for ways to serve people in need.
to Dr. Huang Zhen Zhong for teaching my family Tai Chi during my high school years and supporting my family members when they were ill.
to Dr. Aide Men for her guidance towards the importance of Shang Han Lun. Her confidence in her diagnosis and methods of healing has supported me throughout the early years of graduating from ACTCM to motherhood and beyond.
to Dr. Pan Xiao Chuan, Dr. TCM - for explaining Classical Chinese Medicine in a way that even the slowest of learners can grasp the essence and see the universe with a new sense of awe.
to Dr. Li Shu Shen for his dedication to Chinese Medicine and love towards humankind, such that he decided to openly share generations of family secrets in Pulse Diagnoses "Chang San Jun Mai Fa" to all who desire to learn.
to Peggy Schafer, for sharing the joy of herbal gardening. Internship with Peggy was super fun!
to Frank He, LAc., Q.M.E. for his innovation of the MCT method and sports medicine, it has helped many patients with pain and injury.
to Raven Lang, LAc, OMD, for teaching TCM treatment of Pediatrics. She has empowered so many parents and acupuncturists with tools to care for children with illness.
to Luan Overmyer for her inspiration in self care, respect, wholeness, chapman's reflex and ortho-bionomy. Her simple demonstrations and explanations brought clarity to complex concepts.
to Dave Shipsey LAc, for sharing his experience & knowledge of Abdominal Acupuncture
to my Healers & Colleagues
- Thank you for your support and presence: Leopi Sanderson, Grace Jones, Nobue Nobematsu LAc, Claudia Venn LAc, Eun Hye Kim LAc, Daniel Eng LAc, Renee Chan LAc.
to my parents for their courage in immigrating to a foreign land and learning a foreign language. They have worked hard to provide for the family. Their kindness and noble spirits shine throughout the community in humble ways.
to all my patients who have been trusting & patient and as I slowly gained more experience through the practice.
and May all the Glory be given to God for saving me from my devastations and opening my eyes to see the beautiful things in life.

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