Dr. Ming Xu L.Ac.

Dr. Ming Xu, L.Ac.

Dr. Ming Xu is a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Monterey Institute of Natural Medicine, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Traditional Chinese Medicine, health education, and community wellness.

She earned her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California, and completed advanced doctoral-level training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also holds an Associate degree in Natural Science from Monterey Peninsula College.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Xu provides personalized acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care with a focus on pain and inflammation, mobility and injury recovery, neuropathy, women’s health, stress and sleep, and overall wellness. Her approach combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with thoughtful, patient-centered care.

Dr. Xu believes that effective healthcare begins with listening. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, she takes time to understand each patient’s health concerns, lifestyle, and goals and develops an individualized treatment plan based on their needs.

As founder of Monterey Institute of Natural Medicine, Dr. Xu is committed not only to patient care but also to health education, prevention, and expanding access to Traditional Chinese Medicine in the communities the Institute serves.