Susan Cheng

Acupuncturist, OMD

Palo Alto Massage Therapy Center

Susan Xiuqing Cheng, L.Ac., provides high quality Chinese medicine treatments at Massage Therapy Center. She offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, electroacupuncture, cupping, and acupressure. Dr. Cheng is a practitioner with a unique educational and training background, with over 20 years of training and experience. She has a solid knowledge of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine, including the newest therapies and latest developments in these fields.In China, Dr. Cheng trained in various hospitals as an attending physician in inpatient and outpatient departments of neurology, gynecology, pediatrics, general medicine, cardiovascular medicine, as well as acupuncture and physiotherapy. In the United States, she is certified both by the California State Board as well as by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of Acupuncture, and a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology—a considerable professional achievement that indicates meeting national standards for excellent competence in both fields.Dr. Cheng has successfully treated not only pain but also complicated and challenging clinical cases, bringing balance and health to her clients. She has treated severe anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, asthma, Bell’s Palsy, chronic fatigue, insomnia, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Parkinson’s disease, post stroke, side effects of chemotherapy, renal failure, tinnitus, TMJ, irregular menstruation, menopause, PMS, urinary disorders, smoking cessation, detoxification and the rebound symptoms related to withdrawing from unnecessary conventional drugs. Dr. Cheng’s approach to providing health care is proactive, preventative, caring, and compassionate.Client Review:"Susan's acupuncture treatment was great, relieving chronic shoulder pain. The ambiance is delightful, artful, and peaceful."★★★★★ Fred S., Wellness Living Review