Kristen Chew, L.Ac., CMT, CYT is a nationally certified and California licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her approach to healing integrates the ancient wisdom of TCM with the modern technologies of frequency medicine and light therapy. Drawing on her background in therapeutic bodywork and her deep understanding of yoga asana, Kristen offers a holistic and personalized approach to care. As a general health practitioner, she addresses a broad range of health concerns and imbalances. Her areas of special interest include orthopedics and pain management, prenatal care, mental health support, and preventative wellness.
Kristen holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, San Diego.
She has received extensive training under Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan, DAOM, L.Ac., a leading voice in holistic sports medicine and the exploration of consciousness and human potential, best known for helping athletes achieve optimal health and peak performance. Kristen continues to expand her clinical knowledge in orthopedic acupuncture through advanced study with top practitioners in the field, including Jaime Chaves, L.Ac., widely regarded for his expertise in orthopedic assessment and integrating Eastern and Western approaches to musculoskeletal care. Kristen has also had the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Angela C. Wu, L.Ac., O.M.D., a highly regarded specialist in women’s health and fertility with over 30 years of clinical experience.
In addition to her foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kristen has completed both the Core and Advanced training modules in Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) under Dr. Carolyn McMakin, the pioneer behind the development of FSM. She has also completed FSM Sports and FSM Sports Advanced training with Kim Pittis, LCSP, MT, director of FSM Sports and a respected educator and practitioner known for her work in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and integrative pain management.
Kristen’s training in bodywork spans a wide range of Eastern and Western modalities. Her formal study began at the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai in Thailand and continued with in-depth training in Shiatsu and Tui Na at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her approach has also been shaped by the principles of Ortho-Bionomy—a gentle system of healing that supports the body’s natural process of self-correction—and, more recently, by her exploration of Healing Touch, a light-touch, energy-based therapy developed by nurses to help balance the body’s energy system and promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Kristen spent five years bringing health and wellness into the workplace, providing acupuncture, bodywork, and yoga services to corporate wellness clients such as Eventbrite, Publicis & Hal Riney, Keeping Your Balance, Gilead Sciences, Adobe Systems, Visa, and Electronics for Imaging.
Although she is not currently teaching yoga, Kristen draws deeply from nearly 25 years of personal yoga practice and over a decade of teaching experience. Her personal and professional approach continues to be guided by the principles and practices she cultivated through diverse studies in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Forrest, and Restorative Yoga. She completed her 200-hour teacher training through Yoga Tree in 2006 and is a certified Advanced Relax and Renew® Restorative Trainer.
