Julia Chen
Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Junrong (Julia) Chen grew up in South China where her father worked as a physician. When she was young, Julia used to go to the clinic to watch him work. Her father combined Chinese and Western medicine to provide personalized treatment. And when his patients left the clinic, they were usually much happier than when they arrived. Julia learned from her father’s dedication how important doctors are in helping patients gain comfort and confidence in dealing with their afflictions.
When Julia first observed her father perform acupuncture, she imagined the needles would frighten the patients. Instead, she was amazed to see that the needles brought pleasure and wellness instead.
After high school, Julia attended the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, a prestigious university in China. She graduated with a 5-year degree in clinical medicine. Then, Julia worked as a physician for three years before attending Jinan University. There she got her master’s degree in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine. Afterwards, Julia moved to the United States and obtained her acupuncture and herbal medicine certification.
Julia has practiced under the supervision of several well-respected acupuncturists. Through diligent practice, she has grasped the essence of each teacher’s unique method. Professor Chen Liguo taught Julia how to integrate traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Professor Zhuang Lixing passed on his expertise in applying acupuncture to nervous system disorders. And professors Jiao Shunfa (scalp acupuncture) and Li Xinwu (headache disorders) helped to boost Julia’s ability to treat neurological disease.
Making use of her solid foundation in acupuncture, Julia has gained extensive experience treating a wide assortment of disorders. She has helped patients with pain, digestive issues, women’s health, anxiety, beauty and sleep.
As Julia continues to gain experience, she observes that patients are becoming more and more afraid of pain. For most, “no pain, no gain” is no longer acceptable. And when patients feel at ease, outcomes are better.
Julia pays special attention to whether her patients are comfortable during treatment. Her unique approach uses fewer needles and causes less pain. And her treatments yield quick results and long-lasting effects.
In 2018, Julia founded Pleasant Wellness, a clinic that provides high-quality treatment in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Her ultimate goal is to ensure all patients have a pleasant healing experience. And just like at her father’s clinic, no matter how anxious her patients are when they arrive, they usually leave in a cheerful mood.
Bonnie Chen
Licensed Acupuncturist
Bonnie Chen, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Born in New York City and raised partly in China until the age of ten, Bonnie was introduced to Chinese medicine at a young age through her grandfather, who cared for her using traditional herbal remedies. His deep knowledge and gentle care sparked her lifelong curiosity about natural healing and holistic wellness.
Although her passion for Chinese medicine remained strong as she grew up, Bonnie wasn’t
sure how to pursue it professionally until her sister introduced her to the acupuncture and herbal medicine program at the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like many people, she was initially hesitant about acupuncture, imagining it would be painful. However, after learning and experiencing it firsthand, she discovered how gentle and powerful it could be — an experience that reignited her passion and shaped her calling as a practitioner.
After earning her Master’s degree from the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bonnie practiced in New York City for several years, where she treated thousands of patients with diverse health conditions. Her experience includes pain management, stress reduction, and overall wellness. Now licensed in both New York and Massachusetts, Bonnie continues to pursue her dream of bringing the healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine to her new community.
Mingqiang Liang
Licensed Acupuncturist
Mingqiang Liang (Ming) is a licensed acupuncturist in Massachusetts with prior experience working as a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor in China.
Ming graduated from Guangzhou University Of Chinese Medicine where he studied for 8 years. This university is world-famous and is the oldest Traditional Chinese Medicine university in China. During his first 5 years at the university, Ming completed a bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a focus on acupuncture. He then received a full scholarship and went on to complete a 3-year master’s degree in clinical medicine.
Ming has 10 years of experience in the medical field, including a one-year internship at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a 2.5-year residency at Zhongshan Hospital of Chinese Medicine.
During his residency, Ming focused on the treatment of severe bone fractures and related injuries. He participated in more than 1,000 surgical operations a year and provided Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments to relieve pain for postoperative patients. Ming’s experience as a surgeon and Chinese medicine doctor in China has given him a deep understanding of the structure of the human body.
Ming also focuses on applying acupuncture with Chinese medicine to treat psychological disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, migraines and facial paralysis. In his time practicing medicine in China, he participated in several research studies in this area.
