About Don Chen, L.Ac.

Don is a California licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University and more than six years of clinical experience. Originally from China, he has lived in the United States since age 21 and provides treatment in English or Mandarin. Appointment scheduling is handled in English by the Beyond Chiropractic front desk.

His clinical focus includes neck, shoulder, upper-back and low-back pain; headaches and migraine; TMJ and jaw tension; knee and other joint pain; stress-related muscle tension; post-surgical recovery; and recovery after work or auto injuries when care is authorized and appropriate.

Depending on the visit, care may combine acupuncture, motion acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure or Tui Na, gua sha, gentle movement testing, and practical home guidance. Techniques are selected for the day’s presentation and your tolerance.

Don has seen meaningful progress in patients with accident-related neck and upper-back pain, including improved movement and reduced pain over a course of care. He has also helped people whose rib, shoulder-blade, knee, or ankle pain fluctuated with activity. These examples describe clinical experience, not guaranteed results.

Good care also means knowing when acupuncture is not the first step. Progressive weakness or numbness, spreading redness or swelling, fever, a new severe injury, bowel or bladder changes, or other urgent symptoms may require medical evaluation. Don will recommend referral when your safety or diagnosis needs another clinician first.

Don Chen, L.Ac. practices inside Beyond Chiropractic in Walnut Creek. Visits are by appointment on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Call (925) 949-8911.