Holistic health consulting
rooted in Chinese medicine
and deep listening

I trained at ACTCM in San Francisco and completed a specialized internship in Chinese medicine gynecology and infertility under Dr. Lifang Liang — one of the leading voices in TCM fertility care in the U.S. Over a decade in private practice taught me to read the patterns underneath the symptoms, the ones a ten-minute appointment rarely has room for.

Education and Training

Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine · ACTCM, San Francisco
Diplomate of Canonical Chinese Medicine (DCCM) · Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, under Dr. Arnaud Versluys — a lineage rooted in the Han-dynasty Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue, carried through an unbroken line of oral transmission from Dr. Tian Heming to Dr. Zeng Rongxiu to Dr. Versluys
Specialized internship in Chinese medicine gynecology & infertility · Dr. Lifang Liang, O.M.D., Ph.D., L.Ac., author of Acupuncture & IVF
Associate Professor of Chinese Medicine & Herbology · ACCHS, Oakland · 5 years
10+ years in private practice · San Francisco

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Remote consultations available worldwide

PRIMARY FOCUS

Fertility & Reproductive Wellness Optimization

Fertility lives at the intersection of nutritional harmony, lifestyle-based stress management, restorative sleep, and the natural rhythms of the body. I bring over a decade of holistic background—and a year-long specialized internship in traditional gynecology and infertility under Dr. Lifang Liang—to every client I support.

  • Cycle Irregularity & Support: Providing wellness coaching and traditional lifestyle strategies for individuals managing cycle irregularity, hormonal balance, and lifestyle-related metabolic factors.

  • Preconception Preparation: Optimizing foundational conditions for natural conception—focusing on whole-person vitality, dietary choices, and body-clock timing.

  • Assisted Reproduction Support (IVF & ART): Providing complementary lifestyle, nutritional, and herbal coaching before, during, and after assisted reproduction cycles to support systemic readiness.

  • Male Factor Vitality: Addressing the nutritional, stress, and lifestyle components that influence sperm quality and male reproductive wellness.

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Juan Carlos

Wellness Coach · Herbalist · Health Consultant.

My path to wellness coaching ran through ecology, education, and a long reckoning with my own health. I trained at ACTCM in San Francisco, completed a specialized internship in Chinese medicine gynecology and fertility support under Dr. Lifang Liang, and spent five years teaching Chinese medicine and herbology at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland.

Over more than a decade in private practice, I worked with people navigating fertility challenges, hormonal imbalance, chronic pain, digestive complaints, and the slower conditions that don't resolve with a single explanation. My approach draws on herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle — and always, careful listening. Today, my work is entirely health consulting and wellness coaching — delivered remotely and built around your specific picture.

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Education

Master's in TCM · ACTCM, San Francisco
BA International Relations · Pomona College

Certification

Diplomate of Canonical Chinese Medicine (DCCM) · Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, under Dr. Arnaud Versluys — a lineage rooted in the Han-dynasty Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue, carried through an unbroken line of oral transmission from Dr. Tian Heming to Dr. Zeng Rongxiu to Dr. Versluys

Clinical training

Internship in TCM Gynecology & Infertility · Dr. Lifang Liang, O.M.D., Ph.D., L.Ac.
Apprenticeship · Robert Levine, Master Practitioner

Teaching

Associate Professor of Chinese Medicine & Herbology · ACCHS, Oakland · 5 years

Practice

Today, my work is entirely health consulting and wellness coaching — herbs, nutrition, pattern-reading, and lifestyle strategy, delivered remotely and built around your specific picture. I'm not currently licensed to practice acupuncture.

What people say

  • "JC has an innate gift for this work. I've been through a lot of business-related stress in the last few years and had grown angry and resentful, beginning to despair of feeling anything — but JC helped me reconnect with the me I used to know, and I am eternally grateful."

  • "Juan Carlos brings a rare gift to this work. He understands the body from both a traditional Chinese medicine perspective and a broader, integrative one. He is a keen observer, a good listener, and always willing to explain how and why a specific recommendation might work. He also has a deep understanding of nutrition and how to best support the body through diet and lifestyle."

  • "I visited Juan Carlos for fertility related guidance and received a highly personalised, detailed consultation in which I was closely listened to and my needs analysed. This was followed by a wonderfully relaxing session... A wonderfully welcoming consultation - many thanks Juan Carlos"

  • "In addition to being incredibly gifted with herbs, Juan Carlos has a very solid grasp of nutrition and how to support the body's own recovery. He is one of my favorites ... because he listens to the body and asks very good questions to understand what's out of balance. I am grateful to his thoughtful ear and would highly recommend his services."

  • "Juan Carlos has a remarkably holistic approach to healing which begins with simple human understanding."

  • "Juan Carlos has managed to find a perfect balance between Eastern and Western thinking about the body. His traditional training combined with a genuine, up-to-date curiosity allows him to connect your symptoms to the larger pattern underneath them. Certainly not a bandage approach here — Juan Carlos enables you to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle."

  • "Super smart and super knowledgeable. Also is very compassionate and professional. I highly recommend him!"

  • "I met Juan Carlos a few years ago, when I was dealing with a very painful and debilitating bout of joint pain. Working together, my body settled and the pain resolved. He also shared nutrition guidance and herbs for my particular needs — to support my energy, ease anxiety, help me sleep peacefully, and bring relief from constipation. He taught me a simple form of meditation to improve my ability to focus. I could not have continued teaching without his support. I am ever thankful for his guidance!"

  • "Juan was very articulate and created a unique view of my body that other practitioners have failed to do so. I left the session feeling better, refreshed and with a list of tools and life adaptations to heal. Will definitely continue seeing him."

  • "I consistently get results from Juan Carlos that I've never gotten before from other Eastern or Western practitioners. He has supported me with sleep, overall energy, seasonal sensitivities, anxiety, digestive comfort, and stress. Thank you Juan Carlos!"

  • "Very adept listener. Super caring. Extremely devoted to his profession. I'd recommend Juan Carlos to anybody."

  • "I had a very good experience working with Juan Carlos. He listened carefully to my health history and put together a diet approach combined with different herbs to help with the symptoms that were bothering me most. I'm very glad he was recommended to me, since I had needed support like this for quite a while. Definitely a sensitive, attentive practitioner!"

  • "This was my first visit with Juan Carlos and he is one of a kind! Very knowledgeable, intuitive, considerate and kind. I am excited to begin working with him further down this path of healing. I am inspired by his whole person approach - mind, body and spirit."

  • "Juan Carlos is genuine, caring, thorough, thoughtful, tenacious and very knowledgeable. Resolving the cause of what ails you and positive results are his priority; he is very good at what he does! I highly recommend him."

  • "My recent experience with Juan Carlos has been nothing but pleasant. For the first time in my life, someone was actually interested in addressing the root of my concerns rather than just the symptoms on the surface. Juan Carlos also has a deep understanding of herbal traditions. His approach is both comforting and effective. I highly recommend a session with Juan Carlos, even if you're already feeling well!"

FAQs

What happens in a first consultation?

The initial session runs 75–90 minutes. We cover your full health history, current symptoms and patterns, relevant lab work, diet, sleep, and stress. The goal is to build a complete picture before recommending anything. You'll leave with a clear sense of what I'm seeing and what the plan looks like.

How do video consultations work?

Sessions take place via video call — Zoom or a similar platform. You'll receive a booking confirmation with a link. All you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet space. The quality of the session is the same as in-person; most of my clients work with me remotely.

Do you work with people outside the US?

Yes. I work with clients worldwide — I work across time zones regularly.

What do you support clients with?

My focus is fertility and reproductive wellness — cycle health, hormonal balance, preconception preparation, complementary support alongside IVF, and male fertility support. I also work with clients navigating hormonal imbalance, digestive concerns, low energy, and sleep difficulties — areas that often respond well to Chinese medicine-informed nutrition and lifestyle approaches.

What does a typical plan involve?

It varies by person, but usually some combination of classical Chinese herbal formulas, nutritional adjustments, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle shifts. Nothing is fixed — the plan is built around your specific picture and adjusted as things change.

Is my information kept confidential?

Yes. Everything shared in our sessions is held in strict confidence, in compliance with applicable privacy regulations.