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East Asian Medicine for Adults

Specializing in Neuro-Acupuncture and Stroke Rehabilitation

Need Treatment?

I am currently taking new patients at HOPE Neuro-Acupuncture Rehab in Campbell, California.

How am I unique?

I am grateful that I have had such wide and deep experience in the practice of East Asian medicine. I have studied with true masters from around the world. I have received advanced training and certification in highly-applicable medical traditions, and have continued my training for over 20 years now. I have worked with some very difficult cases, in lots of different clinical settings. My unique blend of learning, experience, comfort with technology, and self-cultivation blend to provide you, the patient, with an outstanding treatment experience every time.

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist

California Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Since 2004

DAOM

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 2011

ZSA Practitioner

Certified Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture Provider since 2017

Scott Whitfield L.Ac.

Getting Patients Well

Using a slate of highly effective Integrative medicine tools, including:

Neuro-Acupuncture

A powerful, non-invasive, and non-pharmacologic treatment for neurological disorders, neuro-psychiatric conditions, pain, and stroke rehabilitation

Daoyin

Which may include Medical Qigong, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), corrective exercise techniques from physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and other means needed to accelerate results and help patients achieve their goals

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is ancient and safe*, and will be deployed alongside lifestyle and dietary recommendations

*The use of drugs in certain cases may preclude the patient from participating in the use of an herbal medication regimen

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Acupuncture

I have worked with these companies:

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Kaiser Permanente
HOPE Neuro-Acupuncture Rehab
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“I am sensitive to needles. Scott is very professional and listens to his patients.”

-Sheng-wei Lan

What My Patients and Colleagues Are Saying

Don’t just take it from me, let my patients and colleagues do the talking!

Scott is a highly effective accupuncturist and is able to create innovative treatment plans to benefit his patients. He is very passionate about his field and goes above and beyond in terms of ensuring that his patients are comfortable and have access to all the resources needed to heal – both during and after treatment related visits. He is a true patient advocate and I cannot recommend him highly enough! “

Rahul Narang

Strategy led Transformation

In the few years that I have known Scott I can say without a doubt that he has a deep commitment to the study of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. My mother and I have both been patients of his and his manner is very thorough and calming, which in this field is very important (I mean, come on, you’re about to have needles stuck in you). The fact that he takes what he does seriously and constantly strives to learn all he can to make sure his patients get the best treatment and results shows that he truly cares about what he does.

Ann Hugger

Owner, CHM Mechanical, Inc.

I have the good fortune of being a student of Scott’s while he supervised our clinic rounds and now working alongside him at Dr. Zhu’s neuro-clinic. He’s truly one of a kind in his dedication to learn extensive treatment modalities, practice qiqong at a master level and maintain the artful soul of a musician. A lifelong student as he calls himself, Scott’s a supportive teacher and the best type of doctor one can have.

Julia Kao

Chinese Medicine Practitioner

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Food as Medicine: Chicken Soup with Herbs

Chicken soup is one of my favorite things to cook. There is something incredibly warming and nourishing about a hot bowl of homemade soup on a cool day.

Threats

Current Real-World Threats to California Acupuncturists

California acupuncturists face several verifiable challenges influenced by recent political developments and policy changes.

MYMOP

Scrappy Science: Why Licensed Acupuncturists Should Engage in Citizen Science with MYMOP®

Citizen science, a research model that engages non-professionals in data collection, offers an accessible, practical way for acupuncturists to contribute to acupuncture research without disrupting their busy practice.

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Healing as Resistance: Acupuncture, Citizen Science, and Defiance of Fascism

In the United States, where authoritarian ideologies and systemic inequalities are on the rise, the simple act of providing acupuncture treatments to underserved populations is a profound form of resistance.

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Resources for Stroke Survivors Near San Mateo County

In San Mateo County and the surrounding area, residents are fortunate to have access to top-tier stroke care at some of the best medical institutions in the country.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture? Yes.

Often I am asked the question, “Can acupuncture be used for ___________ [condition]?”

In The Office

Ways of Delivering Acupuncture

Patients in my clinic are sometimes confused by the fact that my style of treatment often doesn’t match that of acupuncturists they have seen previously.

Holistic Medicine

The 12 Keys of Healing Holistically

Healing holistically is not exactly an intuitive process in the patient’s mind. I have come up with twelve “keys” that may help to increase your understanding of how holistic healing works.

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Strange and Wonderful Experiences During Acupuncture

It is not uncommon to hear colorful reports from my patients after their acupuncture sessions.

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Risk Management for Acupuncture Hospital Practices

Risk management is a major concern of hospital physicians and administrators for good reason. This article will address managing the risks associated with adding licensed acupuncturists to your hospital staff.