30+ Years of Experience | Dual Doctorate in Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Dr. Eric Chen brings more than 30 years of experience in pain management, rehabilitation, and integrative medicine, combining advanced training in Physical Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. As both a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Dr. Chen specializes in identifying and treating the underlying causes of pain—not simply masking symptoms.
His unique dual-doctoral background allows him to evaluate how muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, posture, biomechanics, and movement patterns contribute to pain and dysfunction before developing a personalized treatment plan.
Areas of Expertise
Pain Management
Sports Injuries
Orthopedic & Neurological Rehabilitation
Functional Movement & Biomechanics
Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Corrective Exercise
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Men’s & Women’s Health
Digestive Health & Preventive Wellness
Dr. Chen also serves as an Instructor of Biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Texas Health and Science University in Austin, where he helps educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
His treatments may incorporate acupuncture, dry needling, therapeutic bodywork (Tui Na), corrective exercise, Qi Gong breathing and therapeutic movement, movement retraining, Chinese herbal medicine, Tai Chi, and traditional navel (umbilical) therapy when clinically appropriate. Every treatment plan is customized to help relieve pain, restore movement, improve function, and support long-term health.
Patients appreciate Dr. Chen’s gentle technique, thorough evaluations, and compassionate, evidence-informed approach. His ability to blend the strengths of Western rehabilitation science with Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a comprehensive approach for patients recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to move better, feel better, and live healthier.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Chen enjoys cooking, practicing Qi Gong, and traveling with his wife and son. He believes an active, balanced lifestyle is one of the foundations of lifelong health and enjoys helping patients incorporate practical wellness strategies into their everyday lives.