Dr. Emma Marie Chiang, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.(NCCAOM)®

(she/her)

During her childhood, Dr. Emma had a transformative experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine when she began receiving acupuncture treatments during puberty—a critical stage in her body’s development. These treatments not only alleviated her symptoms and balanced her hormones but also left an enduring impression, introducing her to the profound healing power of East Asian medicine.

Inspired by her personal healing journey, Dr. Emma pursued her passion at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, where she earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM). Her clinical training included an externship at California Pacific Medical Center’s Davies Hospital in the Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, as well as at GLIDE Memorial Foundation and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC), where she provided critical care to underserved communities.

Through her training, she has seen the importance of making East Asian medicine accessible to all people and has witnessed its profound ability to improve physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Dr. Emma is a member of the California State Oriental Medicine Association (CSOMA) and attends continuing education programs to deepen her skills and knowledge and stay informed about medical issues from both Western and Eastern perspectives. She is currently under the mentorship of Chris Randle, learning and implementing orthopedic and sports medicine techniques in her treatment sessions.

Before entering the world of Chinese medicine, Dr. Emma built a career in storytelling and photojournalism, honing the art of inquiry and active listening. Her experience in journalistic storytelling gave her deep insight into how past traumas shape personal identities and influence physical health, often triggering a cascade of chronic conditions and comorbidities. Now, as a Doctor of East Asian Medicine, she integrates empathetic listening with her medical expertise to help patients reframe their personal narratives into pathways for healing.

Dr. Emma specializes in custom herbal formulas and believes that the synergy of herbal medicine and acupuncture produces the most effective healing outcomes. She is deeply passionate about making Eastern medicine accessible to all, regardless of their stage in life or health challenges, and has devoted her life to creating a lasting impact through education and healing generations.

Education

DACM, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, ACTCM

B.A. Photojournalism and Minor in Holistic Health from San Francisco State University, CA 2016

Specialties

Women’s Health

Pain Relief

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Digestive Disorders

Dr. Emma Marie Chiang, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.(NCCAOM)® (she/her) During her childhood, Dr. Emm... Read More

CHRISTOPHER CHAKA RANDLE | L.Ac., C.SMA

(he/him)

Chris Randle has been practicing T’ai Chi and Chinese Medicine for over 30 years. On his first day of T’ai Chi training in 1990, Chris’s teacher told him that if he wanted to learn the martial art then he had to learn the healing art—to learn the Yang, you must also learn the Yin—thus beginning his journey into Chinese Medicine. And in April 2007, five days before his son was born, Chris co-founded OCA Clinic, making him the proud father of a 16 year-old son and a 16 year-old clinic! Chris’ earlier education includes a BA from the University of Chicago, where he began as a Physics major then later switched to Religious Studies. He jokes that he mixed his hard science with his mysticism, and now— poof—he’s an Acupuncturist!

Chris is currently the Team Acupuncturist for the SF 49ers, and was Team Acupuncturist for the Golden State Warriors from 2013-2016, earning a 2015 Championship Ring for his contribution to the team’s nutrition and injury prevention. Chris has also worked with players from the Oakland A’s, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals, as well as world champion boxers.

Education

C.SMA, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, SMA Certification

M.S., Chinese Medicine, American College of TCM

B.A., World Religions, University of Chicago

Certified T’ai Chi instructor

Externships

Zhejiang University Hospitals, Hangzhou, China: Orthopedics, Oncology, Pediatrics, Internal Med, Gynecology

California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco: Stroke and Rehab Department

Robert Levine Acupuncture, Berkeley: Oncology

Maxine Hall Health Clinic, San Francisco: Community Health

Haight-Ashbury Medical Center, San Francisco: HIV Integrative Care

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Cancer Support

Digestion

Weight Loss

CHRISTOPHER CHAKA RANDLE | L.Ac., C.SMA (he/him) Chris Randle has been practicing T’ai Chi and ... Read More

JENNIFER TAYLOR | L.Ac., MSTCM

(she/her)

With over 18 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jennifer has worked with an extensive range of conditions including orthopedic/ musculoskeletal imbalances and women’s health related issues. After sustaining a debilitating shoulder injury while working in Outdoor Education over 20 years ago, she came to this medicine and health modality out of necessity. In acute daily pain, she stumbled upon a miracle worker who performed acupuncture and cupping, and, Wow! She was hooked!

Experiencing the powerful and healing benefits of Chinese Medicine along with its elegant simplicity has been both inspiring and truly transformative. During her studies at Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, she completed advanced clinical internships in orthopedics and also studied under several professors in the Gynecology Dept. completing her Masters Degree in 2005. As a long time OCA practitioner and fellow colleague, she has continued her orthopedic training under the guidance of Chris Randle learning and implementing more specialized sports techniques.

Her other life long passion, though, remains working with Women in all the stages of life, using both acupuncture and nutritional and herbal medicine therapies to further support healing. Jennifer treats teens, women during pregnancy and postpartum care, and during fertility preparation, women experiencing hormonal imbalances and conditions such as migraines, acne, anxiety/ depression as well as perimenopausal and menopausal conditions.

Helping to improve the quality of life for all of her patients with compassionate and skilled care has been her life-long goal. With the body of wisdom and teachings that TCM provides, she hopes to continue in that goal.

Education

Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches Institute Santa Cruz, CA 2005

B.A. Liberal Arts, St. John’s College Santa Fe, NM

Specialties

Women’s Health

Pain Relief

Orthopedics

Immune support

JENNIFER TAYLOR | L.Ac., MSTCM (she/her) With over 18 years of clinical experience in Traditio... Read More