About Dr. Sarah Tung

Dr. Sarah Tung is a licensed naturopathic physician and third-generation acupuncturist. Her healing philosophy combines her knowledge of natural therapies with modern medical research. She focuses on whole-person health care and identifying the root cause of illness to achieve optimal health for her patients.

Dr. Tung works with both acute and chronic conditions, and she enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Her interests include general and family medicine, women’s healthcare (including fertility, menopause and menstrual issues), chronic pain, and general wellness (fatigue, stress, insomnia).

Education and Training

Dr. Tung holds a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Acupuncture with a Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Bastyr University, an institution that is internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural health education, research and clinical care. She completed a Naturopathic Medical Residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, WA and studied advanced acupuncture and herbal medicine at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China. She also completed the National Detoxification Association training program at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY which specializes in treating addiction disorders with acupuncture. Dr. Tung received her B.S. in biology from the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Tung is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Dr. Tung on naturopathic medicine:

“I truly believe in the principles of naturopathic medicine and feel they

can be applied to much more than

healthcare – it’s such a great way to approach life. I also loved the idea

that you could practice modern,

science-based medicine and combine

it with traditional or alternative

medicines that have been in practice

for thousands of years. I grew up

learning and practicing traditional

Chinese medicine. I knew these

medicines worked and was thrilled

to discover a medical field that

combined the best of both worlds.”

Dr. Tung and acupuncture:
"I had my first acupuncture treatment
when I was 5 years old. I woke up
with wry neck one morning.
I could not move my neck and when
I tried it was extremely painful. My
parents asked my grandfather to
give me an acupuncture treatment.
I remember being extremely fearful
of the needles, but after my
grandfather put some needles in my
hand and neck, I was able to move
my neck again. I was amazed!
And as I got older, I learned more
about traditional Chinese medicine
from my parents. I learned about the philosophy behind the medicine
and how we incorporate it into
everyday life - from the foods and
herbs we eat to lifestyle and attitude.
It is now something I try to pass on
to my patients."

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