Frank He, L. Ac., QME, DAOM
Specializes in neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries caused by auto, work or sports-related
Frank He, LAc, founder of HeCares Integrative Medicine Center, trained in China at Liaoning University of TCM, and later practiced at its affiliated hospital as well as Shenyang Neurology Hospital. Prior to his eight years of formal medical school study, he was taught by his grandfather, an experienced practitioner of TCM.
As the Sports Injury Specialist as well as the treating acupuncturist, Dr. He founded the Five Branches Sports Injury Clinic and the affiliated Integrative Sports Medicine Certificate program for Masters students and DAOM fellows. As a Professor, he served as Chair of the Acupuncture Department of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
Dr. He has taught his founding sports medicine approach, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT) and Subcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (SENS), to orthopedic surgeons throughout Europe. He is currently a Fellow of American Association of Integrative Medicine and a Diplomat of the College of Acupuncture and Neuromuscular Therapy. Since his move to the U.S., Frank has been lecturing in states to licensed acupuncturists and other health care professionals. He was the keynote speaker for the 21st Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists in 2009.
Besides his dedication to Integrative Medicine, Dr. He is also a sports enthusiast. He was state champion decathlete for eight years while studying in medical school. He loves sports, knows sports and treats sports injuries. His patients range from weekend warriors to Olympic Gold medalists.
Specializes in neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries caused by auto, work or sports-related
Frank He, LAc, founder of HeCares Integrative Medicine Center, trained in China at Liaoning University of TCM, and later practiced at its affiliated hospital as well as Shenyang Neurology Hospital. Prior to his eight years of formal medical school study, he was taught by his grandfather, an experienced practitioner of TCM.
As the Sports Injury Specialist as well as the treating acupuncturist, Dr. He founded the Five Branches Sports Injury Clinic and the affiliated Integrative Sports Medicine Certificate program for Masters students and DAOM fellows. As a Professor, he served as Chair of the Acupuncture Department of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
Dr. He has taught his founding sports medicine approach, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT) and Subcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (SENS), to orthopedic surgeons throughout Europe. He is currently a Fellow of American Association of Integrative Medicine and a Diplomat of the College of Acupuncture and Neuromuscular Therapy. Since his move to the U.S., Frank has been lecturing in states to licensed acupuncturists and other health care professionals. He was the keynote speaker for the 21st Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists in 2009.
Besides his dedication to Integrative Medicine, Dr. He is also a sports enthusiast. He was state champion decathlete for eight years while studying in medical school. He loves sports, knows sports and treats sports injuries. His patients range from weekend warriors to Olympic Gold medalists.
Angelica Campanale L. Ac., QME, Medical Director
Specializes in Pain Management, Insomnia, Mood Disorders, Nutrition, Digestive Disorders
Angelica is a graduate with her Masters in TCM at Five Branches University, where she became a student of Frank He and his past apprentices, now professors. She put special study and received certificates in not only sports medicine but also Tuina massage and Five Element acupuncture which focuses on psycho-emotional balancing.
A second generation Acupuncturist, Angelica knew she would follow in her Fathers foot steps early on when she would perform treatments on him starting at the age of five. Now, her interests lie in sports medicine, sleep disorders and dietetics. She will soon be starting a program at HeCares Integrative Medicine Center where she will be available for consultations and in home demonstrations on how to create basic, quick, nutritious, and delicious meals to fuel healthy living.
Angelica believes that “Acupuncture works best not only to treat disease processes but also, in its very nature works as a preventative medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine supports individual and community health through living a healthy lifestyle, supporting a robust immune system and bodily processes, decreasing stress, securing restful sleep and helping the body keep active by treating pain”. Angelica enjoys running, swimming, surfing, and skiing, as well as leading group backpacking trips in the Trinity Alps.
Specializes in Pain Management, Insomnia, Mood Disorders, Nutrition, Digestive Disorders
Angelica is a graduate with her Masters in TCM at Five Branches University, where she became a student of Frank He and his past apprentices, now professors. She put special study and received certificates in not only sports medicine but also Tuina massage and Five Element acupuncture which focuses on psycho-emotional balancing.
A second generation Acupuncturist, Angelica knew she would follow in her Fathers foot steps early on when she would perform treatments on him starting at the age of five. Now, her interests lie in sports medicine, sleep disorders and dietetics. She will soon be starting a program at HeCares Integrative Medicine Center where she will be available for consultations and in home demonstrations on how to create basic, quick, nutritious, and delicious meals to fuel healthy living.
Angelica believes that “Acupuncture works best not only to treat disease processes but also, in its very nature works as a preventative medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine supports individual and community health through living a healthy lifestyle, supporting a robust immune system and bodily processes, decreasing stress, securing restful sleep and helping the body keep active by treating pain”. Angelica enjoys running, swimming, surfing, and skiing, as well as leading group backpacking trips in the Trinity Alps.
Leia Sutton-Barnes, L. Ac.
Specializes in Pain Management, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Facial Rejuvenation
Leia holds a B.A. degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, where she majored in Holistic Health and Environment. She also holds a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University with emphasis on Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Acupuncture as well as Tui Na (Asian therapeutic massage).
In her undergraduate studies, Leia minored in Latin American Studies and studied abroad in Chile. Between studying at Stanford and at Five Branches, Leia has also lived in Puerto Rico. There, she taught middle and high school literature, science and math, and coached girls’ basketball. To say she is bilingual in English and Spanish would be an understatement.
Leia joined the HeCares Sports Medicine Department in 2017. She specializes in Sports Medicine and Chinese Herbs and is available for appointments at our Sunnyvale, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz locations.
Specializes in Pain Management, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Facial Rejuvenation
Leia holds a B.A. degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, where she majored in Holistic Health and Environment. She also holds a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University with emphasis on Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Acupuncture as well as Tui Na (Asian therapeutic massage).
In her undergraduate studies, Leia minored in Latin American Studies and studied abroad in Chile. Between studying at Stanford and at Five Branches, Leia has also lived in Puerto Rico. There, she taught middle and high school literature, science and math, and coached girls’ basketball. To say she is bilingual in English and Spanish would be an understatement.
Leia joined the HeCares Sports Medicine Department in 2017. She specializes in Sports Medicine and Chinese Herbs and is available for appointments at our Sunnyvale, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz locations.
Carla Chan, L.Ac.
Specializes in Stress Management, Mental Health, Orthopedic, and Post-Stroke Recovery
Carla is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She earned a Master of Science degree in TCM from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has interned with HeCares; the rehab department of post-stroke and post-surgery at California Pacific Medical Center; Glide Community Acupuncture Clinic for low income and homeless; Wu’s wellness Center for infertility; and ACTCM community clinic. She also has a bachelor degree in Finance from Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Carla grew up in Hong Kong where Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are widely used and well integrated with modern western medicine. The culture has been paving a path for her to seek for holistic treatment whenever it is available. After she has moved to the Bayarea, she has got into multiple car accidents. The doctors had offered various pain relief medications or even a brain surgery to help on some unresolved neurological problems. But she decided to opt out western medical treatments when she felt more exhausted after taking the medication. Instead, she has became the patient of HeCares. She has learned a lot of TCM through her own recovery over the years. When she decided to take a sabbatical to travel around the world, she knew her life will not be the same when she returned. She has transformed from a Corporate Finance personnel to become an acupuncturist. She knows very well how pain and stress can impact our health, job performance and also in our relationship with others. Therefore, the focus on her study has always been on stress management, traumatic injuries and post surgery recoveries.
When Carla is not at work, she loves to explore the world. She is a travel and hiking enthusiast. Her foot prints have been on all continents over 55 countries. Ask her any questions about hiking, camping or traveling around the world. She can offer you good tips for safe travel and also herbs recommendation to ensure wellness during your trip.
Specializes in Stress Management, Mental Health, Orthopedic, and Post-Stroke Recovery
Carla is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She earned a Master of Science degree in TCM from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has interned with HeCares; the rehab department of post-stroke and post-surgery at California Pacific Medical Center; Glide Community Acupuncture Clinic for low income and homeless; Wu’s wellness Center for infertility; and ACTCM community clinic. She also has a bachelor degree in Finance from Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Carla grew up in Hong Kong where Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are widely used and well integrated with modern western medicine. The culture has been paving a path for her to seek for holistic treatment whenever it is available. After she has moved to the Bayarea, she has got into multiple car accidents. The doctors had offered various pain relief medications or even a brain surgery to help on some unresolved neurological problems. But she decided to opt out western medical treatments when she felt more exhausted after taking the medication. Instead, she has became the patient of HeCares. She has learned a lot of TCM through her own recovery over the years. When she decided to take a sabbatical to travel around the world, she knew her life will not be the same when she returned. She has transformed from a Corporate Finance personnel to become an acupuncturist. She knows very well how pain and stress can impact our health, job performance and also in our relationship with others. Therefore, the focus on her study has always been on stress management, traumatic injuries and post surgery recoveries.
When Carla is not at work, she loves to explore the world. She is a travel and hiking enthusiast. Her foot prints have been on all continents over 55 countries. Ask her any questions about hiking, camping or traveling around the world. She can offer you good tips for safe travel and also herbs recommendation to ensure wellness during your trip.
Ava Ying Zhang, DTCM
Massage Therapist & Instructor, Board Certified Acupuncture Intern
Ava joined the HeCares team in 2017 as an orthopedic massage therapist and a board certified acupuncture intern currently pursuing her California license. She first studied massage in China, and became the chief practitioner and owner of a massage center in Tokyo for several years. Then in 2016 she earned her advanced acupuncture and massage certificate from the Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Ava also trained as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA). She currently continues her studies in the Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) program at Five Branches University in San Jose, CA.
Ava specializes in Traditional Chinese Tui Na soft tissue manipulation that helps align and adjust the body to reduce pain and injury. She is available for appointments at the Sunnyvale clinic everyday after 11am.
Ava is trilingual, native in Mandarin Chinese and fluent in Japanese and English. In her free time she likes to cook Japanese food and practices professional photography. She also enjoys swimming and track and field.
Massage Therapist & Instructor, Board Certified Acupuncture Intern
Ava joined the HeCares team in 2017 as an orthopedic massage therapist and a board certified acupuncture intern currently pursuing her California license. She first studied massage in China, and became the chief practitioner and owner of a massage center in Tokyo for several years. Then in 2016 she earned her advanced acupuncture and massage certificate from the Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Ava also trained as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA). She currently continues her studies in the Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) program at Five Branches University in San Jose, CA.
Ava specializes in Traditional Chinese Tui Na soft tissue manipulation that helps align and adjust the body to reduce pain and injury. She is available for appointments at the Sunnyvale clinic everyday after 11am.
Ava is trilingual, native in Mandarin Chinese and fluent in Japanese and English. In her free time she likes to cook Japanese food and practices professional photography. She also enjoys swimming and track and field.
Julie Zeng
Office Manager
Julie has been with HeCares since 2006. As a core team member, she is very friendly, considerate, and capable of handling multiple tasks from scheduling to insurance billing, from daily operations to special event co-ordinations. She is also in charge of the scheduling and training for our MTCM interns and DAOM fellows on the administrative level.
Julie is the face of our practice, both the first and last face our patients see when coming in for treatment. We could not have a successful practice without her.
Besies working at HeCares, Julie enjoys spending time with her family.
Office Manager
Julie has been with HeCares since 2006. As a core team member, she is very friendly, considerate, and capable of handling multiple tasks from scheduling to insurance billing, from daily operations to special event co-ordinations. She is also in charge of the scheduling and training for our MTCM interns and DAOM fellows on the administrative level.
Julie is the face of our practice, both the first and last face our patients see when coming in for treatment. We could not have a successful practice without her.
Besies working at HeCares, Julie enjoys spending time with her family.
Tzameret Ben-David
Office Operations Manager
Tzameret graduated from Seminar Hakibutzim College of Education in Israel with a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D) degree and majored in herbology and reflexology. Afterwards she wrote a monthly column for several Israeli health related websites. In 2015 she relocated to the Bay Area from Israel with her husband and three kids. Wanting to contribute to the local community, she volunteered at the Palo Alto Jewish Community Center where she managed the young mothers and toddlers activities center until she joined the HeCares team in 2017. Tzameret plays a key role in welcoming patients and facilitating their coming and goings at the clinic.
Today Tzameret enjoys preparing healthy vegetarian dishes, dancing in u-jam classes, hiking with her family, and editing videos. She believes that keeping a healthy lifestyle prevents sickness and leads to a quality life.
Office Operations Manager
Tzameret graduated from Seminar Hakibutzim College of Education in Israel with a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D) degree and majored in herbology and reflexology. Afterwards she wrote a monthly column for several Israeli health related websites. In 2015 she relocated to the Bay Area from Israel with her husband and three kids. Wanting to contribute to the local community, she volunteered at the Palo Alto Jewish Community Center where she managed the young mothers and toddlers activities center until she joined the HeCares team in 2017. Tzameret plays a key role in welcoming patients and facilitating their coming and goings at the clinic.
Today Tzameret enjoys preparing healthy vegetarian dishes, dancing in u-jam classes, hiking with her family, and editing videos. She believes that keeping a healthy lifestyle prevents sickness and leads to a quality life.