Effie Poy Yew Chow combines the best of both Eastern and Western medicine. In Western medicine, the focus is on the specific part of the body that is ailing. In Eastern medicine, the focus is on the whole human being: body, mind, and spirit. Effie Chow, PHD, RN, Certified Acupuncturist, and President of the International East West Academy of Healing Arts, has found that the two systems complement each other.

Dr. Chow does not have patients but "clients" because, as she explains, "Patients in the traditional medical model leave the decision to the physician. The client-students assume responsibility in taking an active role in his/her own health and recovery is an integral part of Dr. Chow's Integrated Healing System."

"Dr. Chow treated my father who had been immobilized by a stroke. Four months in the hospital with intensive therapy gave no noticeable results. After just one month of working with Dr. Chow, my Dad was walking. Dr. Chow has successfully treated my entire family for various conditions ranging from hypertension, pinched nerves, various pains, stomach problems, and damaged ligaments as well as in stress related areas."  
- RRW. Jr., President, Realty Advisors
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"I have had the opportunity to refer a number of patients to Dr. Chow, and I have been more than satisfied that she has delivered responsible, effective and sensitive care to those patients. I can, without reservation, commend her to any multi-disciplinary group of health providers in need of an acupuncturist."  - Dr. Richard Sanchez, M.D., San Francisco Health Commissioner and former Chief of Pediatrics, St. Luke's Hospital (San Francisco).

"I would highly recommend Dr. Chow because she is a qualified, competent professional with excellent credentials. There ought to be options open to people seeking a blend of Western and Eastern medicine. I have referred people to Dr. Chow who have not gotten relief for a particular problem from traditional medical facilities, and many of them have felt helped by seeing her. And if something doesn't feel quite right with me, I go see her too."
- Naomi Gray, San Francisco Health Commissioner and Naomi Gray Associates.


Stress and Pain Clinic at East West Academy of Healing Arts
(415) 285-9400
Stress and Pain Clinic acupuncturist: Mr. Dean Ren. Mr. Ren is also an instructor at two Acupuncture Schools.

Qigong Massage Therapy and Movement Integration: Manda Bissoli, a licensed body therapist and a Chow Qigong Practitioner.

Qigong and Acupuncture consultations with Qigong Grandmaster Dr. Chow

For more information on the EastWest Academy of Healing Arts,
www.eastwestqi.com