Julie received her bachelor’s degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA in 1995 and then went on to receive her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, Va in 2001. She worked in several clinics in the Washington DC area specializing in orthopedics, sports, manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation and has treated all types of patients from kids to athletes to geriatrics. After living her entire life on the East Coast, she relocated with her family to the Bay Area in 2013.

Julie has scoliosis, and for years as a child followed the only plan available at that time which was observation only, until she progressed to requiring a brace at age 16. Shortly after her youngest child was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 8, Julie knew she had to do more for her son and pursued the extensive training for the initial course of the Barcelona Scoliosis Physio-Therapy School (BSPTS-Concept by Rigo) in Wisconsin in 2016. She began mastering the concepts and started a program treating scoliosis patients at an orthopedic clinic. She went on to complete the advanced training for BSPTS-Concept by Rigo in early 2020 just before Covid hit.

She also has a passion for posture and has created a posture program where she has taught private and group classes on the benefits of optimal posture and how to achieve it. She has completed extensive training in pilates for scoliosis, and loves to combine all her training with the goal of helping patients to create an awareness of their new posture and alignment through position, repetitions, breathing and strengthening.

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​Yingying (Eva) Cong is a licensed acupuncturist with extensive experience in sports medicine, pain management, women’s health, and primary care. She specializes in treating both adult and pediatric athletes, providing comprehensive care with a strong commitment to the well-being of elderly patients and individuals recovering from chronic conditions such as stroke.

With a deep background in rehabilitation, Yingying takes a holistic approach to patient care, supporting a diverse range of individuals, including collegiate and professional athletes, children, and centenarians—whom she treats with the same dedication as family. She also offers house calls when appropriate to ensure personalized and accessible care.

Outside of her professional practice, Yingying enjoys playing volleyball, cooking, and spending time exploring with her family and her dog.

Education

Doctorate Degree (DAOM) in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Five Branches University, San Jose, CA

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Acupuncture and Tui Na, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning, China

10-month in-hospital internship, Shenyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China

Experience

Athletic Trainer Assistant, Foothill College, Los Altos, CA

Hurgent Care on-site doctor at sanctioned athletic tournaments, providing immediate care and treatment for sports-related injuries.

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Frank He, L. Ac., QME, DAOM Specializes in neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries caused by auto, work or sports-related

Frank He, LAc, founder of HeCares Integrative Medicine Center, trained in China at Liaoning University of TCM, and later practiced at its affiliated hospital as well as Shenyang Neurology Hospital. Prior to his eight years of formal medical school study, he was taught by his grandfather, an experienced practitioner of TCM.

As the Sports Injury Specialist as well as the treating acupuncturist, Dr. He founded the Five Branches Sports Injury Clinic and the affiliated Integrative Sports Medicine Certificate program for Masters students and DAOM fellows. As a Professor, he served as Chair of the Acupuncture Department of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz and San Jose.

Dr. He has taught his founding sports medicine approach, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT) and Subcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (SENS), to orthopedic surgeons throughout Europe. He is currently a Fellow of American Association of Integrative Medicine and a Diplomat of the College of Acupuncture and Neuromuscular Therapy. Since his move to the U.S., Frank has been lecturing in states to licensed acupuncturists and other health care professionals. He was the keynote speaker for the 21st Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists in 2009.

Besides his dedication to Integrative Medicine, Dr. He is also a sports enthusiast. He was state champion decathlete for eight years while studying in medical school. He loves sports, knows sports and treats sports injuries. His patients range from weekend warriors to Olympic Gold medalists. ​

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Viviana Puebla-Santoyo is a dedicated professional committed to promoting health, wellness, and personal development. With a unique blend of organizational skills, leadership, and empathy, she strives to empower both individuals and communities.

Currently serving as the Operations Manager at HeCares Foundation, Viviana plays a key role in managing clinic operations and educational initiatives. She previously worked as an Admissions and Registrar at a local Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) school, gaining valuable experience in student support and academic administration.

Viviana has a deep interest in TCM and integrative healthcare, driven by her dedication to caring for her own family and her belief in holistic wellness. As a mother of two, she is actively pursuing licensure to expand her ability to support others through natural and preventive care.

​She is also passionate about youth soccer development, contributing to local initiatives such as the Ravenswood Juniors Soccer Club in East Palo Alto. Having grown up in San Bruno playing sports, Viviana values the positive impact of athletics in building discipline, teamwork, and community.

Education

Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (in progress), University of East-West Medicine, Sunnyvale, CA

Associate of Arts (AA) in Anthropology, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

Licenses & Certifications:

CPR Certified

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

USSF D Coaching License

Grassroots Referee License

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Jordan Schreiber, L.Ac. MTCM, Diplomate OM (NCCAOM)

Since beginning his formal acupuncture training in 2002 at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA, Jordan has been fortunate enough to have studied with numerous amazing teachers, worked in a variety of clinical settings and provided treatment to thousands of patients with an emphasis on orthopedic musculoskeletal injuries, sports and occupational injuries, pain conditions, stress related and digestive disorders. His goal is to help empower and educate patients so that they can create space to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness on their own and make decisions based on what is best for their mind, body and spirit. Jordan has been licensed to practice acupuncture in California, Oregon and nationally through the NCCAOM since 2005.

Jordan re-located to Oregon a few years ago and also maintains a private practice in Jacksonville, OR, Applegate Acupuncture and Sports Medicine and earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder. When he’s not treating patients, Jordan can be found enjoying time with his family, working on his property and enjoying the abundance of outdoor recreation that Southern Oregon has to offer. His passions for outdoor recreation and wellness include snowboarding, mountain biking, river running, surfing, camping and qi gong which have led him on many adventures internationally and throughout the U.S.  

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Gloria has been teaching yoga for 15 years and Qigong for 6 years, with over 800 hours of combined certifications. Currently an acupuncture intern at Five Branches University, she is passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and all its healing modalities, including Qigong and yoga, which she uses to help keep the body healthy, vital, and balanced.

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Ray Tian’s early years in China were deeply influenced by athletic training. Starting as a competitive swimmer in third grade and then focusing on fencing from sixth to ninth grade, he developed a strong foundation in sports and fitness, which he has maintained throughout his life. Regular exercise has shaped his understanding of health and wellness.

While studying psychology at the University of Arizona, Mr. Tian came to realize that many health issues couldn’t be fully addressed through a single approach. He saw that relying solely on conversation or medication often failed to tackle the root causes of many conditions. Driven by this insight, he chose to further his studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, combining acupuncture and exercise to provide a balanced, multifaceted approach to health.

Mr. Tian now focuses on integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and physical training to improve patients’ overall vitality and strength. He also brings his experience to the treatment of internal medicine and infertility, committed to offering his patients comprehensive support and care through these combined practices.

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A graduate of Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY, Mylinh Tran received a double major in Biochemistry and Asian Studies. While working in biotechnology at both Amgen and Boehringer Ingelheim, she pursued her career in Acupuncture. In 2010, Mylinh graduated from Five Branches University in San Jose, California and began working at Nurture Acupuncture helping women to increase their success of conception naturally while undergoing IVF.

She integrates acupuncture with tui na, herbal medicine, nutrition, and exercise. Mylinh is experienced in pain management, functional medicine, and pediatrics. Pain conditions commonly treated are sciatica, headaches, neck, back and shoulder pain and diabetic neuropathy. Passionate about learning, Mylinh continues to learn more ways to help her patients, including techniques such as NAET, spiritual, and energy medicine. Other interests include travelling, reading, tai chi, salves, tinctures, poultices, cranial sacral, kinesiology, spiritual divination, feng shui and numerology. She combines her passion, interests, and knowledge to provide natural and holistic care to her patients by developing integrative individualized treatment plans.

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Stephen Wan Ling, L. Ac. Specializes in Pain Management, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Stephen graduated from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in 1998. Upon his completion of residency at Shenzhen Futian TCM Hospital, he immediately went to graduate school to pursue his master’s degree at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine to further study acupuncture and orthopedics. As a driven and ambitious doctor, he managed to establish his own clinic in Hong Kong while working as an acupuncturist at Chinese Medicine Research Center. He soon has become a reputable “Die Da” AKA orthopedic doctor in Hong Kong.

​HeCares Integrative Medicine Center is fortunate to have Stephen on the team as a visiting scholar/professor to teach our popular Grand Rounds, a board approved continuing education program. His specialties range from orthopedic to internal medicine. He is available in teaching sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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