益氣堂
San Carlos, California
Our Team.
YiQi Medical Group started when Dr. Amy Wang had an idea during her internship in Taichung, Taiwan. There, she saw Chinese and Western medicine working together smoothly. Patients could choose their preferred treatment, and doctors from both sides respected each other's expertise.
She noticed this teamwork worked well, which was very different from the limited healthcare system she saw in the US. Inspired, Dr. Wang returned home wanting to build a similar model—a clinic where people could explore Chinese medicine alongside other options.
She connected with Dr. Kate Chen, Kevin Yen, Dr. Phyu Phyu Thin, and Dr. Miles Ronkos, who shared the same dream. Together, they founded YiQi Medical Group.
The name YiQi means "coming together" in Mandarin, which reflects their spirit of collaboration.
The Seed of YiQi Tang: A Story of Roots and Vitality
A group of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners often met in a community park to talk about their patients. They saw many different people—young professionals burned out, older adults lacking energy, athletes wanting to perform better, and new mothers feeling lost.
They had helpful tools like acupuncture and herbal medicine, but felt something was missing. One day, a Tai-Chi master named Shifu Donna joined them. She moved beautifully and calmly, and said, "You treat the blockage, but what about the flow of the river itself?"
That gave them an idea. True health isn't just fixing problems—it's building a strong, healthy body where illness can't easily take hold. They call this "YiQi," or beneficial energy.
So they created YiQi Medical Group, where TCM doctors, dietitians, and Tai-Chi masters work together as one team. Now, each patient gets a complete plan using acupuncture, nutrition, and Tai-Chi exercises.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to help you elevate your body to its maximum potential, at any age. At YiQi, we believe that your best health isn't a distant memory or a future hope—it is a state of being we can cultivate together, starting today.
Sarah T., San Carlos, CA
"I had been struggling with chronic lower back pain for years, and nothing seemed to help—not even physical therapy or painkillers. After just a few acupuncture sessions with Dr. Wang, I noticed a significant improvement. The pain that used to keep me up at night is now completely manageable, and I feel like I’ve gotten my life back. I can’t thank Dr. Wang enough for their expertise and care. Acupuncture has been a game-changer for me!"