The Team
Li Xu, DAOM, L.Ac.
Dr. Li Xu is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with over 25 years of clinical experience. She received her Master's degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and her Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the University of East West Medicine.
Dr. Xu completed advanced clinical training at Hubei University of Chinese Medicine and its affiliated hospitals before practicing at several medical centers in New York City. In 2001, she opened her private practice in Vancouver, Washington, where she continues to provide compassionate, individualized care.
She is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed in Washington, Oregon, and New York. Dr. Xu specializes in treating musculoskeletal pain and injuries, including headaches, TMJ, neck, back, joint pain, arthritis, sciatica, post-surgical recovery, and sports or auto injuries. She is also certified in Cosmetic Acupuncture and the treatment of gynecological disorders.
She also has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, allergies, asthma, skin conditions, women's health and fertility concerns, menopausal symptoms, neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, addiction recovery and more.
Prior to her clinical practice, Dr. Xu worked as a research associate in genetics and immunology at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, bringing a strong biomedical research background to her evidence-informed approach to patient care.
Dr. Xu is committed to helping each patient restore health through personalized treatment plans that combine the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern scientific understanding.
Brent Dixson, DC, Chiropractic
Dr. Brent Dixson received his Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington and his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine degree from Western States Chiropractic College located in Portland, Oregon where he graduated with honors (cum laude). Dr. Dixson enjoys everything about the profession of chiropractic. His passion lies in the transformation of a patient's spine and their outlook on the future. His patients have come to love his friendly demeanor and gentle style. His main focus is ensuring our patients have a relaxing and positive experience. Dr. Brent has the knowledge and experience to relieve symptoms quickly and efficiently improving every day quality of life!
Karen Lang, LMP, Massage Therapy
Her holistic approach of healing has been highly recognized by the patients.
With over many years of massage/bodywork experience and continuous study, her approach incorporates several styles: Swedish therapeutic massage, Shiatsu/Acupressure, aromatherapy using DoTerra Certified therapeutic grade oils, Meridian massage on the pressure points in the body, Gua Sha (scraping) on the meridians, and Relaxation massage. She successfully combines the western and eastern approaches to help the patients reaching the whole body balance.