Shangri-La Wellness Center in San Jose is a destination for nurturing the body and relaxing the mind. This South Bay acupuncture and alternative medicine center offers an array of services provided by the highly qualified Dr. Claire Chang. Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine, an MS in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a BS in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gentle and knowledgeable, this Bay Area acupuncturist and oriental medicine specialist takes care to evaluate her patients needs and offer superior treatments.

Acupuncture & How It Helps

One of the oldest therapies in the world, acupuncture is known for providing numerous medical benefits, including relief of pain, chemotherapy-related nausea, heartburn and indigestion (especially when related to pregnancy), headaches & migraines, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis and arthritic pain, jaw and face pain, I.B.S., sciatica, neck or cervical pain, and lower back pain. Acupuncture has also proved beneficial for managing issues such as stress related disorders, bladder infections, menstrual & PMS problems, obesity & weight control, infertility, tennis and golfer’s elbow, troubles from sports injuries or car accidents, smoking addiction and more.

Dr. Clair Chang is a licensed acupuncturist who is gentle and informative when working with her patients, whether they’ve received acupuncture multiple times or this is their first encounter.

Oriental and Therapeutic Massage

Massage is perhaps one of the oldest and simplest forms of medical care. It is both indulgent and healing, both pampering and medically beneficial for the recipient. It is used in intensive care units, for children, elderly people, babies and pregnant women, as well as patients with cancer, AIDS, heart attacks or strokes. Pain clinics, drug treatment centers and hospices typically have some sort of bodywork available, and massage is an integral part of rehabilitative therapy. Dr. Chang uses her extensive knowledge of the human body and therapeutic massage to treat her patients and provide the relief they are looking for.

Alternative Medicine in the Bay Area

Shangri-La Wellness Center in San Jose offers an array of alternative medicine treatments, including:

• Traditional Chinese/Oriental Medicine
• Medical Herbs
• Moxibustion
• Vacuum Cupping

Both walk-in and call-in appointments are welcome, and there is ample free parking for patients’ convenience. Additionally, Shangri-La works with most PPO insurance plans.