Meet our Acupuncturists

Ken Lau, Evolution Trainers
Ken Lau
A local boy who has returned after a decade away to open his own practice, Ken Lau has a multifaceted understanding of the body.  Having studied a pre-medicine curriculum at University of California, San Diego he then began to veer towards complimentary and alternative health sciences. This was due to his his black belt training in Shorinji Kempo (2006), he found his niche as his healing touch could be combined with his diagnostic skill as an herbalist and acupuncturist.
 
Rediscovering his family roots in Chinese Medicine particularly has been a fruitful experience as he is able to harness the herbal knowledge from both sides of his family.  He also frequently visits his grandfather, who leads a tai chi group in San Francisco’s Golden Gate part every morning.
Ken’s clinical experience is focused on the nervous system.  When the ‘nervous system’ of eastern medicine is off-balance it can result in varied diseases ranging anywhere form pain to digestive disorders and especially stress/anxiety. Having treated patients with acupuncture since 2011, he still seeks to further refine his understanding by studying with a master of acupuncture who founded the Oakland School of Acupuncture (ACCHS) in the 80’s. 
 
Ken seeks to further unify western medical understanding to the philosophy of eastern medicine with its comprehensive generalities of the body.  Having worked in a hospital setting he was able to combine modalities as physical therapists and acupuncturists work side by side on post-stroke patients limited mobility.  
Herbal medicine and nutrition also have an overlap.  A former nutritional advisor for Whole Foods Market, Ken understands the crossover between anti-inflammatory foods and that of the ‘cooling energetics’ of herbalism.  In spring 2016, he began his own clinic Evolution Trainers.
 
To set up an appointment contact Ken at ken@evolutiontrainers.com.
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Dr. Patty Ou

Dr. Patty Ou has been a leading pelvic health specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 10 years. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Southern California in 2011, graduating with the Academic Achievement Award in Basic Science. She obtained her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture from Alhambra Medical University in 2015, graduating as the Valedictorian of her class. She holds the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification from Herman & Wallace Institute, deeming her as an expert in women’s and men’s pelvic health throughout the lifespan.

 

Dr. Patty Ou has successfully managed a variety of pelvic health conditions, including urine leakage, pelvic pain, constipation, pregnancy and postpartum related issues. She also treats men’s pelvic health issues, including post surgical urine leakage, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain conditions. She is a dual-licensed physical therapist and acupuncturist. In California, patients often need to see different practitioners for physical therapy and acupuncture. With Dr. Patty Ou, she can integrate acupuncture and other complementary techniques into the treatment, making it truly holistic and efficient in your recovery. 


Dr. Patty Ou is passionate about understanding patients’ physical, emotional, and social backgrounds, and giving them the knowledge and skills to make mindful choices. She is up to date on current research findings and best practice. She is adept at problem solving and treating the whole person using an integrative approach. She incorporates Eastern and Western medicine perspectives while keeping sight of the ultimate goal: helping you achieve your dreams and live a fulfilled life.

 
To book an appointment with Dr. Patty Ou, please visit www.braverehab.com, or call 650-417-3180.

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