About Us
Friendswood Massage & Acupuncture Clinic is a fully licensed and board certified Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy clinic located in the heart of Friendswood, Texas. We specialize in natural, holistic healing and prevention techniques to treat the whole person - mind, body and spirit - to help you achieve optimum health & wellness. We like to think of ourselves as not only acupuncture and massage specialists, but also as wellness coaches who assist our clients in achieving a lifestyle with new levels of energy, vitality, health and happiness.
About The Clinic
Conveniently located in the heart of Friendswood, Texas we have been providing acupuncture, acupressure, Traditional Chinese Medicine and therapeutic massage, myofascial release to the community since 2003. Our Acupuncturist has decades of training and experience in both China and the United States. Our Massage Therapists are experienced in a variety of techniques including Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Yoga, Reflexology and more.
Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed and/or preventative basis. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care based on an attitude of gentleness, warmth, professionalism and respect. We are happy to communicate with our patients' existing medical team to provide an integrated and customized treatment plan for each individual situation.
About the Acupuncturist
Lilly Y. Chan, MCCAOM, L.Ac., Dipl, C.H. LAC #00689
Lilly Chan began training in Chinese Traditional healing massage therapy to become a Chinese Orthopedist at age 15 where she was trained in special techniques to treat acute and chronic pain. She completed her undergraduate studies at Shaanxi Training College of Science and Technology in China and earned her first acupuncture certification from Guangdon Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine School. She immigrated to the United States and received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Chinese Medicine from South Baylo University in Anaheim, California.
She believes in treating the whole person, rather than just the ailment. She uses her gifts of healing and nurturing, combined with her vast knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide gentle and natural relief from pain and/or illness. Her goal is to create a balance within the body which leads to restored health, relief from pain and a renewed state of well being.
About the Massage Therapists
Alex O. Rivas, #MT025345
Alex has been a licensed massage therapist since 2000 and is an avid student of both Thai Chi and Kung Fu. His study of these ancient arts has broadened his understanding of the human body, mind and spirit. Alex worked in the physical therapy industry for three years and specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage, Traditional Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Myofascial Release, and Hot Stone massage. Alex also has Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Education.
Laura Flores, #MT108695
Laura has been a licensed massage therapist since 2009. She has earned certifications in Prenatal, Infant, Elderly, Frail, Sports Massage, and Reflexology, and Warm Stone Massage, certify for cupping. She also practices Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy. She provides therapeutic massages focusing on improving health, reducing pain and relieving stress. Prior to joining our clinic.
Elizabeth Childs, #MT103391
Elizabeth has been a licensed massage therapist since 2009. She performs effective massage on Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and hot stones. She consults with clients to determine massage needs and special requests. She provides pain relief and relaxation through massage.