Currently Dr. Chen is practicing in Maryland. She is also an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has been teaching acupuncture, basic theory of Chinese Medicine, diagnosis of Chinese medicine and Chinese herbs at the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997. Prior to her move to the United States, Dr. Chen was a professor at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China for 4 years, and a physician for the Guangdong Hospital of Chinese Medicine of China. The acupuncture procedure usually needs about 30 to 40 minutes.
Many people are worried or fearful at first about the use of needles.
The needles are sterile, disposable, solid stainless, and the width of two hairs. These extremely fine needles create minimal discomfort. There is a slight pick as the needle enters the skin. When the needle contacts the energy in an acupuncture point, just below the surface of the skin, there may be another sensation often described as a dull ache, or numbness or distending feeling or heaviness around the point. After withdrawal the needles, most people feel more relaxed, the feeling of well being, the pain reduced.