A More Connected Approach to Wellness
Personalized acupuncture designed around you.
Acupuncture is a highly individualized practice that uses very fine needles at specific points on the body. At Helios, each session is tailored to your goals, your current state, and what your practitioner observes during the visit. Helios is proud to introduce Frank He and his team from HeCares. Founded in 2001 by internationally recognized practitioner Frank He, L. Ac., QME, HeCares specializes in an integrative approach to health. Their expertise in sports medicine and pain management is anchored by a proprietary Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), a groundbreaking method that earned attention from conventional physicians and became the highlight of The 21st Symposium of AAMA in 2009.
With over two decades of experience, HeCares Integrative Medicine Center provides a high standard of care with excellent clinical outcomes in treating a wide variety of specialties, including sports injuries, pain, fertility, prenatal and pediatrics. And now, Frank and his team is at your doorstep in Menlo Park.
FIND YOUR BALANCE
Your body is constantly adapting.
Stress, physical activity, travel, work, sleep and everyday life can all affect how you feel.
Acupuncture offers a quiet opportunity to slow down and give your body focused attention. Depending on your goals, your session may incorporate acupuncture alongside other traditional techniques to create a personalized experience.
Acupuncture at Helios may be particularly well suited for those looking to support:
Stress & Relaxation
Create space to slow down and shift out of the demands of everyday life.
Recovery
Complement your physical recovery and wellness routine.
Mobility & Physical Ease
Support a greater sense of ease and comfort in the body.
Balance & Wellbeing
Develop a regular practice centered around maintaining your overall sense of wellbeing.
YOUR FIRST SESSION
Start with a conversation.
Your first acupuncture appointment begins with a conversation about you.
Your practitioner will learn about your goals, your current experience, and what you’d like to get from acupuncture. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and understand what to expect before your treatment begins.
Your session is then tailored specifically to you.
There is no standard protocol and no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what you need.
ACUPUNCTURE Follow Up
A moment to slow down.
During your session, your practitioner will select acupuncture points based on your individual goals and assessment.
The needles used in acupuncture are extremely fine, and treatment is generally designed to be a quiet, restorative experience. You may simply relax while the needles remain in place, allowing yourself a period of stillness away from the pace of everyday life.
Depending on your practitioner and your goals, your session may also incorporate complementary techniques.
ACUPUNCTURE AT HELIOS
Ancient practice. Individualized experience.
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. At Helios, we approach it with the same philosophy we bring to everything we do:
Understand the individual. Look at the whole system. Personalize the experience.
Acupuncture doesn’t have to exist in isolation.
For some clients, it becomes one component of a broader Helios wellness routine alongside bodywork, photobiomodulation, somatic work, movement and recovery practices.
Meet the Team
Frank He, LAc, founder of HeCares Integrative Medicine Center, trained in China at Liaoning University of TCM, and later practiced at its affiliated hospital as well as Shenyang Neurology Hospital. Prior to his eight years of formal medical school study, he was taught by his grandfather, an experienced practitioner of TCM.
As the Sports Injury Specialist as well as the treating acupuncturist, Dr. He founded the Five Branches Sports Injury Clinic and the affiliated Integrative Sports Medicine Certificate program for Masters students and DAOM fellows. As a Professor, he served as Chair of the Acupuncture Department of Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
Dr. He has taught his founding sports medicine approach, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT) and Subcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (SENS), to orthopedic surgeons throughout Europe. He is currently a Fellow of American Association of Integrative Medicine and a Diplomat of the College of Acupuncture and Neuromuscular Therapy. Since his move to the U.S., Frank has been lecturing in states to licensed acupuncturists and other health care professionals. He was the keynote speaker for the 21st Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists in 2009.
Besides his dedication to Integrative Medicine, Dr. He is also a sports enthusiast. He was state champion decathlete for eight years while studying in medical school. He loves sports, knows sports and treats sports injuries. His patients range from weekend warriors to Olympic Gold medalists.
*Dr. He speaks English and Mandarin*
Yingying (Eva) Cong L.Ac., DAOM is a licensed acupuncturist with extensive experience in sports medicine, pain management, women’s health, and primary care. She specializes in treating both adult and pediatric athletes, providing comprehensive care with a strong commitment to the well-being of elderly patients and individuals recovering from chronic conditions such as stroke.With a deep background in rehabilitation, Yingying takes a holistic approach to patient care, supporting a diverse range of individuals, including collegiate and professional athletes, children, and centenarians—whom she treats with the same dedication as family. She also offers house calls when appropriate to ensure personalized and accessible care.Outside of her professional practice, Yingying enjoys playing volleyball, cooking, and spending time exploring with her family and her dog.*Dr. Cong speaks English and Mandarin* |
education
- Doctorate Degree (DAOM) in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Five Branches University, San Jose, CA
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Acupuncture and Tui Na, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning, China
- 10-month in-hospital internship, Shenyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
- Athletic Trainer Assistant, Foothill College, Los Altos, CA
- Hurgent Care on-site doctor at sanctioned athletic tournaments, providing immediate care and treatment for sports-related injuries.
READY TO EXPERIENCE ACUPUNCTURE?
Start with a personalized session.
Whether you’re completely new to acupuncture or already have an established practice, we’ll meet you where you are.