Doctors of Tao of Wellness

Dr. Daoshing Ni, D.O.M., L.Ac., Ph.D, Dipl.C.H.

Dr. Dao is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California and is a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology NCCA. Dr. Dao has been active in the TCM profession as well as professional organizations. He was an examiner for the California Acupuncture Committee and also participated in the Chinese Herbology Exam development for NCCA. Well known and respected for his special interest in reproductive and gynecological conditions. Dr. Dao is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Pacific Coast Fertility Society, and American Association of Oriental Medicine.

Dr. Mao Shing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D., Dipl. C.H., Dipl. ABAAP

Dr. Mao is a Licensed Acupuncturist, a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology and a Diplomate in Anti-Aging. He is currently in general practice with special interest in immune, hormonal and aging related conditions. He was awarded the Outstanding Acupuncturist of the Year Award in 1987. Dr. Mao along with his brother (Dr. Dao) and their father founded Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Monica. He is currently director and a professor of Chinese medicine at Yo San University. Dr. Mao is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the AOM ALLIANCE, American Society of Acupuncturist, the American Association of Acupuncturist & Oriental Medicine and National certification Commission for Acupuncturist & Oriental Medicine Diplomate in Chinese Herbology.

Jessica Chen, L.Ac., DAOM

Dr. Jessica Chen is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Chen earned both her Masters and Doctoral degrees at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and her Bachelors in Psychology from Boston University. Dr. Chen has also spent time studying TCM at several hospitals in Taipei, Taiwan, her hometown. Dr. Chen has been at Tao of Wellness since 2005, practicing under the mentorship of Drs. Daoshing and Mao Shing Ni.

In 2010, Dr. Chen co-authored the book Sitting Moon with Dr. Daoshing Ni to bring awareness and valuable information about how a new mother must be cared for in the month after giving birth. Dr. Chen is certified in Chinese nutrition and provides nutritional counseling to her patients in pursuit of healthier living. She is also a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is now practicing as a senior associate at Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica.

Edsel Tan, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

Edsel Tan holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Santa Barbara. His interest in pain medicine and physical rehabilitation led him to pursue advanced training in various bodywork modalities and to complete a special internship in Integrative Pain Management at the Venice Family Clinic. He has also learned about integrating healing modalities through his work with clinicians of multiple disciplines such as biomedicine, chiropractic, and physical therapy.

At Tao of Wellness, Edsel Tan works closely with Drs. Dao and Mao as well as with other associates to continue developing an integrative healthcare model for women’s health, pain management and other health conditions.

Jason Moskovitz, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

Jason Moskovitz is a Board Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California and a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Oriental Medicine. He is also a Certified Chinese Nutritionist and a certified InfiniChi Practitioner, (the Ni family form of medical energy healing) and a certified instructor in several forms of Ni family tai chi and qi gong. He has taught movement and meditation in public classes and as part of the Master’s program at Yo San University.

After graduating from UCLA in 1999 and working in the film and design industries, Jason began studying medicine, earning his Master of Arts in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Yo San, graduating with highest honors in 2008. In 2009, Jason was awarded a Fellowship to practice among the healing team at Tao of Wellness. Since then, Jason has initiated the InfiniChi Energy Treatment Program, directed detoxification retreats and co-created the Facial Rejuvenation Protocol. In 2011 he was selected to join Dr. Daoshing and Dr. Mao Shing Ni in opening the second Tao of Wellness clinic in Newport Beach, serving there as the resident practitioner. Jason’s areas of focus have been women’s health, infertility, elder care, and joint pain, having administered 5,000 treatments in his first two years with Tao of Wellness. At his practice Jason offers his patients friendship. He teaches them acceptance of their ever-changing condition, allowing the body to heal itself and the outlook to widen.

Thomas Boldt, L.Ac., MATCM

Thomas Boldt grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Dartmouth College in wintery New Hampshire. He came to Los Angeles for the sun and a career in Marketing. It was here that he injured his back, and after 2 years of suffering, discovered acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. With two months of acupuncture, massage, herbs and chi gong, he recovered and was able to avoid surgery. Amazed by the speed of his healing, Tom became enthralled with Chinese medicine, and wanted to pass on his experience of healing to others. He first attended massage school, and then after thorough research, attended Yo San University where he graduated with honors and a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

After school, Tom worked as the acupuncturist on cruise ships plying the seas of Europe and the Caribbean, where he was able to use his abilities to help passengers with their health challenges. In 2009, Tom left his nautical life and joined the team at Tao of Wellness. He has further developed his treatment abilities by comprehensively studying massage and medical chi gong for sports injuries and pain conditions. He has special interests in women’s and men’s health as well as pediatrics. In addition to acupuncture and Chinese herbs, Tom provides his patients with massage, chi gong, meditation and InfiniChi treatments.

Kumiko Yamamoto, L.Ac.

Kumiko grew up in Japan and is a 3rd generation acupuncturist in her family. She attended and graduated with the highest honors from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where she received her Master’s degree. With an interest in women’s health and pediatric care, Kumiko completed an intensive residency in TCM Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at Sichuan Hospital in China as well as an internship at Children’s Hospital L.A. Her extensive training also includes Integrative Oncology at Premiere Oncology in Santa Monica, California and Sichuan Hospital in China.

Kumiko is a certified instructor in tai chi and chi gong. Besides offering services in acupuncture, tuina, herbal and nutrition therapies, she also teaches prescriptive mind-body exercises (chi gong) as well as InfiniChi energy healing. Kumiko has lectured at various venues including UCLA AIDS Awareness, Global Sound Conference, and Abbot Kinney Festival She is a recurring instructor at the Tao of Wellness detox retreats, and has authored several workbooks for students of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Stephanie Yong, L.Ac.

Stephanie Yong, L.Ac., received her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University, graduating with honors. In addition to a year-long internship with the Yo San University Clinic, she also completed an externship with the Venice Family Clinic serving low-income communities in Venice, CA. Stephanie participated in an extensive Acupuncture Orthopedics training at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Additionally, Stephanie has 11 years of clinical experience as a massage therapist specializing in sports injuries, and acute and chronic pain. Stephanie’s acupuncture practice also encompasses migraines and headaches, anxiety, insomnia, women’s issues and reproductive health. Stephanie provides comprehensive and effective care utilizing a holistic approach with acupuncture, tuina massage, and herbal medicine to treat her patients’ current conditions and underlying causes. Stephanie excels at partnering with her patients to help them achieve their goals, improve their quality of life, and support their journey as they explore their greatest potential in health.