Today we’d like to introduce you to Siatnee Chong.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey into the world of healing began unexpectedly—at the tender age of five. I had been suffering from recurrent styes in both eyes when my mother took me to a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor.
He was an elderly man, full of vitality and wisdom, who had fled to Southeast Asia to escape the political upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. Carrying with him a rich lineage of pre-revolutionary Chinese medical knowledge, he treated me with ear acupuncture using tiny Vaccaria seeds soaked in herbal medicine and prescribed a custom herbal formula.
The results were swift and lasting—my infection never returned. That visit planted the first seed of my lifelong love for natural medicine.
Years later, after immigrating to California, I fell in love with the state’s wellness-driven culture—its focus on eco-conscious living, whole foods, and balance. At the time, I was thriving professionally in international sales and marketing, yet the fast-paced lifestyle and constant travel began to wear down my health.
Seeking relief, I turned to yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and a plant-based diet. These ancient practices became my sanctuary, eventually leading me to teach yoga and dive deeper into the healing philosophies I had known in childhood.
This inner calling brought me back to the roots of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I returned to formal studies, immersing myself in the foundational wisdom of Yin and Yang, Qi and Xue (blood), the Five Elements, herbs, and the intricate network of meridians.
During this time, I reconnected with my father’s side of the family in China and discovered that I was the sixth generation in a lineage of Chinese medicine physicians. My father’s eldest sister, the fifth generation in our family tradition, had dedicated her life to treating women’s health. Her legacy became a guiding light in my practice.
But the most defining moment came when my beloved older sister was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Walking beside her through that journey, I witnessed firsthand the profound synergy between Eastern and Western medicine.
With the support of herbs, Moxibustion, therapeutic massage, and energy healing, she not only lived five meaningful years beyond her prognosis but also completed her bucket list and left behind a legacy for her young son. Though we eventually said goodbye, those years were filled with grace, courage, and deep connection.
That chapter of my life reaffirmed a powerful truth I carry into my work every day: our bodies are inherently designed to heal. Today, I continue to honor that truth by blending ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western approaches, walking with others on their unique paths to wellness and wholeness.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Of course, there were struggles along the way. While the medicine itself felt like coming home, learning how to run a business in California was a whole new challenge. From navigating licensing regulations to understanding taxes, marketing, and clinic operations, I had to learn how to wear both the healer’s hat and the entrepreneur’s hat. There was no handbook for this, and the learning curve was steep. But every hurdle taught me resilience and resourcefulness—and ultimately allowed me to create a healing space that truly reflects my values.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Empowered Healing for Women at Every Stage
At my clinic, I specialize in one thing above all: women’s health. From first periods to menopause and beyond, I provide integrative care that honors the unique rhythms, challenges, and transitions of a woman’s body.
My mission is to guide women through every stage of life—from menstrual health and hormonal balance to fertility support, pregnancy care, postpartum recovery, and graceful menopause transitions.
Whether you’re seeking relief from painful periods, navigating fertility treatments like IVF or IUI, or needing deep nourishment after birth, we’re here to support your journey with clinical expertise and compassionate care.
My Core Specialties:
Period Issues & PMS: Irregular cycles, painful periods, heavy bleeding, mood swings, and hormonal acne.
Hormonal Balance: Support for PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid imbalances, and more.
Fertility & Conception Support: Natural fertility optimization, IVF/IUI support, and emotional guidance through the journey.
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation: Nausea, fatigue, breech baby correction, labor induction, and prenatal wellness.
Postpartum Recovery: Nourishing care for healing, milk supply, sleep, mood, and pelvic health.
Menopause & Aging Well: Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, and emotional fluctuations.
Why Women Choose Us
What sets us apart is our devotion to women’s health and our belief in the body’s natural intelligence. Every treatment is personalized, combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance to restore the body’s balance.
Our space is designed to feel like a sanctuary—warm, safe, and supportive.
As a sixth-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine and a mother myself, I bring both ancestral wisdom and real-world understanding to the work I do. This is more than a profession for me—it’s a calling.
Beyond Women’s Health
While women’s health is the heart of our clinic, we also support a range of other conditions—from pain relief and digestive issues to stress, anxiety, and immune support. Each patient is treated as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.
A Leader in Postpartum Wellness
As the author of Healing the Birth Mama, I’ve shared my personal and clinical insights on postpartum healing to help mothers feel seen, supported, and empowered during this sacred window. Inspired by both ancient Eastern traditions and modern clinical practice, my work has guided hundreds of women through this often-overlooked time with grace and confidence.
I also formulated my line of postpartum healing supplements—gentle, effective herbal blends designed to replenish blood, balance hormones, and support mood and lactation. These formulas are rooted in Chinese herbal wisdom and crafted for the modern mother.
My Brand Promise
My greatest pride is helping women feel seen, empowered, and in harmony with their bodies. I walk with you through life’s milestones with We’re here to help women feel whole again—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Whether you’re trying to conceive, recovering from childbirth, or finding your balance again, we’re honored to walk alongside you. Because healing isn’t just a treatment—it’s a remembering of who you are.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
One of my fondest childhood memories is coming home from school and heading straight to the streams with my three siblings to catch fish. We’d roll up our pant legs, splash around barefoot, and laugh for hours as we chased tiny fish with our hands and makeshift nets. It was pure joy—simple, wild, and free.
Those moments in nature taught me about patience, presence, and the beauty of everyday life. They’re memories I carry in my heart and return to often, especially when I need to feel grounded.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://chongmedicine.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chongacupuncture/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chongmedicine/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidneec/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@siatneechong9590
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chong-acupuncture-and-integrative-medicine-encinitas-6
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