About Us
Friendswood Acupuncture and Massage Clinic is a fully licensed and board certified clinic offering acupuncture therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and massage therapy in the heart of Friendswood, Texas. We specialize in holistic healing and prevention techniques to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping you achieve optimum health and wellness. We consider ourselves not only specialists in acupuncture and massage therapy but also wellness coaches dedicated to assisting our clients in achieving a lifestyle filled 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 therapy, acupressure, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and massage therapy, including therapeutic massage and myofascial release, to the community since 2003. Our acupuncturist has decades of training and experience in both China and the United States. Our experienced massage therapists specialize in a variety of techniques, including Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Yoga, Reflexology, and more.
Our mission is to offer personalized, high-quality holistic healing on an as-needed or preventative basis. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standard of care through gentleness, warmth, professionalism, and respect. We also collaborate with our patients' existing medical teams to create an integrated and customized treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs.
About the Acupuncturist
Lilly Y. Chan, MCCAOM, L.Ac., Dipl, C.H. LAC #00689
Lilly Chan began her training in Chinese Traditional healing massage therapy at the age of 15, aspiring to become a Chinese Orthopedist. During her early education, she was taught special techniques to effectively manage acute and chronic pain. Lilly completed her undergraduate studies at Shaanxi Training College of Science and Technology in China and earned her first acupuncture therapy certification from Guangdon Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine School. After immigrating to the United States, she received her Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Chinese Medicine from South Baylo University in Anaheim, California.
Believing in the principles of holistic healing, Lilly focuses on treating the whole person rather than just the ailment. She combines her gifts of healing and nurturing with her extensive knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine to offer gentle and natural relief from pain and illness. Her goal is to create a balance within the body, leading 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 has studied Tai Chi and Kung Fu. His study of these ancient arts has broadened his understanding of the human body, mind, and spirit, further enriching his practice of holistic healing. Alex worked in the physical therapy industry for three years and specializes in therapeutic massage techniques, including Sports Massage, Traditional Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Myofascial Release, and Hot Stone massage. He also holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master's of Science in Education, which complements his expertise in massage therapy.
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.
Melva Costilla-Suski | Licensed massage therapist
Melva has been a licensed massage therapist in Texas since 2001 and brings more than 24 years of hands-on experience to every session. She specializes in deep tissue and medical/therapeutic massage, along with Swedish, hot stone, body wraps, and cellulite treatments refined through work at premier Houston locations. As a certified medical massage therapist who maintains strict hygiene and sanitation standards, Melva pairs a positive, constructive attitude with strong customer-service skills: cleaning and restocking treatment rooms and going the extra mile to create an inviting atmosphere, so each client receives clear communication, tailored care, and leaves feeling restored and valued.