Dr. May Thanhtruc Tran is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a clinical focus on orthopedic acupuncture, pain management, and functional recovery. Her approach is grounded in understanding how the body moves, compensates, and adapts over time — and how pain often develops when those systems fall out of balance.
Dr. Tran practices in multidisciplinary clinical environments, working closely with physical therapists and other healthcare providers to support patients with acute injuries, chronic pain, and long-standing musculoskeletal conditions. She integrates orthopedic assessment, acupuncture, cupping, manual therapy, and individualized home care strategies to help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to daily activities with greater ease and confidence.
Having grown up immersed in acupuncture and herbal medicine, Dr. Tran brings both traditional knowledge and modern clinical reasoning into her practice. She is especially skilled at translating Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts into clear, practical explanations, helping patients understand not only what is happening in their bodies, but why a particular treatment approach is being used.
In addition to hands-on treatment, Dr. Tran emphasizes long-term outcomes by addressing posture, movement patterns, and nervous system regulation — recognizing that pain is often influenced by stress, compensation, and repeated strain over time.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tran stays active through surfing, snowboarding, and strength training. Her personal experience with movement and physical performance strongly informs her clinical perspective and passion for helping patients return to work, sport, and everyday life with improved resilience and function.
