About

May Tran, DACM L.Ac.

Second Generation Acupuncturist | Pain Management Specialist | Herbal Enthusiast

May Tran, DACM, L.Ac.
Second-Generation Acupuncturist | Pain Management Specialist | Herbal Medicine Enthusiast | Behavioral Health Integrator

Dr. May Tran is a second-generation acupuncturist raised in a Vietnamese household where acupuncture, herbal medicine, and ancestral wisdom were part of daily life. Rooted in the traditions of Chinese-Vietnamese healing, she brings a rich cultural lens to her clinical approach—one that honors both modern and ancient perspectives.

With over five years of hands-on experience in herbal medicine and six years working in behavioral therapy, Dr. Tran uniquely blends psycho-emotional support with physical healing. She views health as an interconnected experience of the mind, body, and spirit—and uses her multidisciplinary background to offer care that’s both trauma-informed and results-driven.

Specializing in orthopedic-style acupuncture and pain management, Dr. Tran draws inspiration from her own active lifestyle as a surfer, snowboarder, and fitness enthusiast. This allows her to deeply understand the physical demands of movement and tailor her treatments for athletes and anyone seeking relief from chronic or acute pain.

She has completed clinical training at UCSD’s RIMAC Center and Rady Children’s Hospital, where she supported student athletes and children through acupuncture, cupping, manual release, and moxibustion therapy.

Today, Dr. Tran is passionate about helping patients heal not just physically, but emotionally and mentally—bridging Eastern medicine, herbal wisdom, and behavioral insight to help people live healthier, more grounded lives.