Our Wellness Team

Alan Lew, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist

At this location Thursdays and by appointment on Saturdays

Alan Lew, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Is a board certified National Diplomat in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine through NCCAOM (National commission for the Ceritification of Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine) and a licensed acupuncturist in the State of California. Alan attended Emperors College of Oriental Medicine where he graduated with highest honors in 2001. His clinical experience includes internships at Daniel Freeman Hospital, Emperors College Clinic, Los Angeles Free Clinic, Harbor UCLA, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Long Beach Sports Medicine, where he treated and gained experience in a variety of disorders including back pain, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, digestive disorders, skin conditions, menstrual pain, chemical dependency, hypertension, and allergies.

Alan has trained and uses a variety of techniques including Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Herbology, Korean Constitutional Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Acupressure, exercise, Neuroenergetic Release, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Advanced Jaffe-Mellor Technique (JMT), Neuromuscular Reprogramming, Auricular Medicine, heavy metal detoxification, postural re-education, and allergy elimination techniques. Alan specializes in the treatment of chronic disorders such as musculoskeletal pain, allergies, and stress related conditions. He continues to take seminars every year on the treatment of disorders such as hepatitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, digestive dysfunction, infertility, premenstrual symptoms with using natural remedies.

Born and raised in California, during his free time, he likes to read, mountain bike, play volleyball, go camping, and train in Brazilian Jujitsu.

On chiropractic: I recommend chiropractic to many of my patients. I feel that chiropractic and acupuncture are a wonderful combination. I have found that patients that have chiropractic adjustments tend to be healthier, are easier to treat, and respond quicker to acupuncture.

Laura

In December 2010, Laura graduated from United Education Institute and completed her externship at a Chiropractic Office in Anaheim.  She loved being able to help others achieve greater health through Chiropractic.  In February 2011, she was involved in a rear-end collision leaving her with severe whiplash and back pain.  She received Chiropractic Care which reconfirmed her desire to work in a Chiropractic Healthcare setting.  Soon after, she became part of the Fountain Valley Chiropractic Healthcare Team which enabled her to be that positive help to others.  With open eyes and a big heart, she became the Office Manager.  Outside the office, she enjoys camping, quad riding, hosting bon fires, and sharing barbeques with her family and friends.

Cory

While in a collegiate Sports Medicine class, Cory's interest was piqued in the field of patient care. Through a practice member who raved about the care she was receiving at Fountain Valley Chiropractic, Cory delighted in the opportunity to apply his study in the healthcare field.  He has been an FVC team member since March 2011 and is continuing his studies in pursuit of a career in allopathic medicine.

Nalaina

Nalaina is a State Certified Massage Therapist and has been practicing for 17 years.  In 1994, she graduated from the Austin School of Massage Therapy, obtaining certification as a Holistic Massage Therapist.  Additionally, she holds professional certifications in a broad scope of Western and Eastern massage modalities.  Her training includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Reflexology, Reiki II, High-Self Resonance Therapy, Sports and Fertility Massage.  A massage session with Nalaina may combine several different modalities designing a unique experience based on a client's individual needs that is both therapeutic and relaxing.