Tian Chao Herbs & Acupuncture
Tian Chao Herbs & Acupuncture was founded on a passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine, personalized healing, and lifelong wellness.
For over 30 years, Tian Chao Herbs & Acupuncture has been dedicated to helping patients improve their health through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our experienced team provides personalized care using acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, and other holistic therapies to support each patient’s unique health journey.
Our philosophy is to relieve symptoms, restore the root, and sustain lifelong wellness. By combining traditional wisdom with modern clinical experience, we focus on understanding the body as a whole, restoring balance, and supporting the body’s natural ability to achieve lasting health and well-being.
Meet Our Team
Tian Li, L.Ac
Founder
When Tian Li. Wu was a little girl in China, her grandmother would send her to collect medicinal herbs for ill family members. Today, she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She has both a degree in Chinese Medicine from China and a Masters's degree in Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Science in Oakland, CA. She was the first female student of famous Chinese herbalist Liu Shao Lin.
Licensed in the US since 1994, she owns Tian Chao Herbs & Acupuncture which has been voted "Best Acupuncture" in the Sacramento area 3 years in a row. Tian is dedicated to bringing her services to Violet Wellness Spa to promote healthy living as well as offering educational sessions to allow patients to continuing to practice self-care at home.
Norman Plotkin, CHt
Co-Founder & CEO
After navigating his cancer journey, Norman decided to leave his career in political consulting and transition into serving others through work in the Wellness world. Norman pursued training in Hypnotherapy, becoming a certified practitioner. Norman is dedicated to helping others overcome their challenges through natural, non-invasive, non chemical solutions, and is thrilled to continue offering his services through the launch of Violet Wellness Spa. Hypnotherapy is commonly used to address a variety of issues including behavioral change, overcoming angst, nervousness, and unease, assisting with emotional release, overcoming PTSD, addiction, and assisting with illness recovery.
Wesley Zhang, L.Ac
Acupuncturist
Wesley Zhang is a martial arts competition champion, having been dedicated to the practice of Tai Chi and Baduanjin Qigong since 2017. With a deep passion for holistic health, he invites everyone to embrace Baduanjin Qigong—a practice renowned for its simplicity, accessibility, and profound ability to improve whole-body health, promoting longevity. Outside of this practice, Wesley is a certified acupuncturist with over 7 years of specialized experience. His dedication and knowledge allow him to take an individualized approach to his acupuncture treatment, guiding each client on a unique journey to holistic health and vitality.
Rebekah Miller, L.Ac.
Acupuncturist
Rebekah Miller grew up in the Fiji Islands and loved learning powerful native herbal remedies from a young age. She chose to study Traditional Chinese Medicine due to its comprehensive view of the body and the thousands of years of studies accomplished by its practitioners.
Rebekah graduated with high honors from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2015, is licensed by the California Board of Acupuncture, and is nationally board certified as an acupuncturist and herbalist by the NCCAOM. She specializes in women’s health and cosmetic acupuncture, sports acupuncture, pain management, and digestive health.
Jennifer Ye, DAcHM, L.Ac
Acupuncturist
Dr. Jennifer Ye is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine dedicated to supporting health through holistic, patient-centered care. Her work reflects the understanding that the mind, body, and environment are deeply interconnected. Health arises not only from our relationship with nature, but also from the relationships we cultivate within ourselves and with one another.
Dr. Ye began her path in healing as a community farmer and garden educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing herbs and food for others fostered a deep appreciation for living in harmony with the land and caring for community. This experience led her to pursue the study of Chinese Medicine.
Dr. GiGi Hu, MSTC
Tai Chi Instructor
Dr. Gigi T. Hu has a Master of Science in Tai Chi (MSTC) from the University of East-West Medicine and is also an author and independent scholar of Asian Studies. She began learning Tai Chi in 1998 when she was based in Hong Kong. Through the decades, she also learned from various Tai Chi and Qigong instructors in Singapore and California. Since 2015, she started teaching therapeutic Tai Chi-Qigong to communities and private individuals and has participated in Tai-Chi competitions in the Bay Area. She has presented her work in Health, Wellness and Society Conference and other overseas workshops. Gigi is interested in qi movements that promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Her movement programs also focus on body balance and flexibility, and bringing out a sense of play and inter-cultural imagination during the exercise session. See her website at https://www.calmhappytaiji.com/.
Lulu Ohta
Certified Massage Therapist
Lulu Ohta is a highly regarded massage therapist with over 5 years of experience. Lulu is known for her commitment to customer satisfaction, building a strong reputation through excellent client feedback and 5-star reviews. She specializes in creating personalized approaches to address each client's unique issues, paying special attention to comfort. Lulu seamlessly blends various modalities, including deep tissue and Meridian Massage. Lulu is dedicated to continuous improvement, constantly learning and applying the latest therapeutic techniques. Outside of work, Lulu enjoys implementing a balanced and healthy lifestyle, focusing on nutrition and movement. Her holistic approach to life enriches her practice and resonates with her clients, contributing to her track record of satisfaction and loyalty.