Welcome! I’m Dr. Helen Yang (Hongyan), a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and Licensed Massage Therapist (L.M.T.) based in the Greater Washington area. I specialize in holistic, natural therapies for pain relief, stress reduction, and overall health improvement. My goal is to help you feel your best—strong, balanced, and full of vitality.

My Journey

My path began in Western medicine. I earned my MD in Preventive Medicine from Norman Bethune Medical University of China in 1989, where I trained in gastrointestinal and infectious disease care. I later received my Ph.D. in Bio-Medicine from the University of Helsinki, Finland, in 2004.

After moving to the U.S., I worked in infectious disease research at the NIH and later in cancer drug development at a biotech company. But in 2006, I experienced chronic postpartum pain—and found powerful healing through massage and acupuncture. That experience changed everything.

From Science to Healing Hands

Inspired to help others the same way I was helped, I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2011, working at top therapeutic massage clinics in the region. Driven to deepen my knowledge, I went back to school and earned my Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist in 2016.

My Specialties

I combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques, offering a range of effective treatments tailored to your needs:

• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion (经典中医针灸和艾灸)
• Xiaoxiao Fang (小小方)
• Bone Setting by Breath (呼吸正骨) – especially for cranial pressure release
• Taoist Qi & Blood Circulation Therapy (道医气血输通)
• Practical Foot Reflexology (足底反射疗法)
• Number Energy Therapy (数字能量学)
• Color Energy Management (颜色能量学)

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, fatigue, or other health issues, I would be honored to support your healing journey with care, compassion, and proven techniques rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

[Click here to view my recent certifications] （will come soon)

Let’s bring balance back to your body and life.

To make your appointment, Please text 240-277-9368, We will respond ASAP to set your appointment! Looking forward to serve your personal needs!