About
Welcome to BLC Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) focuses on finding the root cause of a disease while treating the symptoms. The ultimate goal of the practice is to find a balance between your complementary bodily forces, known as the Yin and Yang, which affect your wellbeing. Each patient is considered unique and treatment plans differ according to their specific symptoms and the particular balance of elements flowing through their body. This is true even for patients diagnosed with the same disease. TCM has existed for thousands of years and has been empirically proven, over that long period of time, to be effective for treating patients using a variety of approaches, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, tuina, qigong, cupping, guasha, e-stim, moxa, etc.
At our practice, we have adopted an integrative, modern treatment approach that combines TCM and biomedicine. With the growing interest and demand for acupuncture and alternative medicine services in the healthcare industry, both locally and nationally, we provide patients with a balanced perspective between traditional Chinese medicine and conventional medicine. We offer a variety of treatment modality options that can be successfully integrated with each patient’s current medical protocols and preventive healthcare to achieve maximum health potential and quality of life through Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicines, holistic bodywork, cupping, guasha, e-stim, and facial rejuvenation. Balancing the Yin and Yang is as much a physical exercise as a mental one. Being healthy means that one’s physical and mental states are free from disease and sickness. Balancing one’s bodily energies can have a powerful effect on your life and enable your body to better fight external ailments and stresses caused by pathogens, pollution, environmental factors, social burdens, etc.
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Our goal is to become your companion and guide you through the steps of balancing your Yin and Yang in order to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing. In modern society, our lives are busier and more complex than ever before, yet we feel increasingly socially isolated as a result of technology. At our practice, we would like to become lifelong friends who genuinely listen to and care about you. We think it is important to react to the changes in our society and meet the needs of our patients rather than treating only visible conditions.
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We put our patients first and think about what we would do if we were in their shoes. We value "dignity" and always respect our patients as human beings that must be treated ethically, regardless of where they come from or their cultural background. Making dignity a guiding principle means being as helpful as possible and treating everyone fairly. We always try to fully understand and accept any cultural or background differences, so that we can focus on treating our patients and making them healthier.
Dr. Bella Chae, DAcCHM, L.Ac
Highly dedicated, passionate, and goal-driven, Bella Chae is a spearheading Licensed Acupuncturist and accredited Eastern Medicine Practitioner who leverages evidence-based Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western integrative medicine approaches to promote advanced life quality. She has an extensive professional background within the field and has an underlying mission to deliver top-quality (and fun) experiences, service, and value to every patient that walks through the door.
Growing up, Bella has always been an optimistic individual who was ardent about her strive to leave the world a little better than she found it. This, in conjunction with her instilled commitment, resilience, and strong admiration for healthcare and helping others overcome various diseases, became the catalyst for her to pursue a degree in Biology. While there, Bella began exploring different healthcare avenues and came across Traditional Chinese Medicine. The holistic approach and targeted focus on finding the ultimate cause of diseases rather than just stopping the symptoms inspired Bella to follow that path. Since then, Bella has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UT Austin, Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Professional Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine and her acupuncturist license from the Texas Medical Board, and was labeled as one of the fastest to pass the National Boards in her cohort. Today, Bella is working towards the completion of her BSN degree to diversify her passion by becoming a Nurse Practitioner. In between studying and working, Bella also utilizes her time wisely by reading on the many Eastern and Western medicine scholar studies continuously being published to stay updated on new pivotal findings.
Education
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Professional Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
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Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
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Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology
The University of Texas at Austin
Certification
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Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
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Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
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AOBTA® Certified Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy
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Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) by National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
Membership
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National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia
Texas Medical Board Lic. # AC02011
As a passionate professional, nothing makes Bella happier than being a valuable resource for others to harmonize their Yin and Yang and live the prospering, balanced lives they deserve. From acupuncture, cupping, integrative health, tuina, guasha, electro-acupuncture to herbal consults, she takes great pride in forefronting health and applying her impressive Western and Eastern medicine knowledge to coordinate custom care plans that are best for each individual patient. Overall, between her evidence-based care, diverse interpersonal skills, and grounding in TCM treatment principle, you can be confident that with Bella Chae, your health and wellbeing are in accredited and qualified hands.
Bella looks forward to transitioning her clinic into a respected comprehensive wellness center in the future and working with diverse practitioners, such as TCM doctors, nurse practitioners, functional medicine doctors, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, and nutritionists. She is also planning to launch her own herbal medicine products in the following year as well. However, though Bella loves what she does, you can often find her dancing, singing, fishing, and baking when she is not working or studying to both unwind and recharge.
