- Headaches
- Arthritis
- FibromyalgiaI have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and arthritis. I have tried pain management, several pain medications, and physical therapy to decrease the pain. On my first visit to Dr. Ly I could tell a huge difference. After three treatments most of the pain was gone. I am also on the weight loss program and have lost 28 lbs in the 6 weeks I've been seeing him.
- Sinusitis
- Medical Weight LossWith over thirty-five years of practice in the Southeast U.S., Alexander is loved and respected by his patients and the local community. He comes from a reputable family lineage of healers and experts in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). He founded his first acupuncture clinic in Florence, Alabama in 1982 and went on to establish two more clinics in Huntsville, Alabama and Memphis, Tennessee. With over fifty years of experience, Alexander is a highly-regarded expert in acupuncture and TCM. He supports an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to patient care by complementing conventional western therapies with TCM, acupuncture, massage, and nutritional therapy. Passionate about his profession, he serves as a dedicated teacher and has mentored many students including acupuncturists, medical students, and physicians. He has given lectures around the globe acting on the importance of patient education in health and wellness. His collaborations with clinical researchers have influenced topics such as herbal and nutraceutical medicine, pain management, weight management, and cancer supportive therapies.
- Stroke RehabilitationSeveral leading health institutions including the World Health Organization and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture have endorsed the benefit of acupuncture for a variety of health conditions. In 1997 The National Institute of Health stated “there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s value to expand its use into conventional medicine.” Much research has been done on acupuncture in recent years showing efficacy for adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting, postoperative dental pain, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, lowback pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma-and many other conditions.
- Family PracticeThe Ly family practice holds a rich history in and of itself dating back to the late 1800’s in mainland China. Founder of multiple clinics in Alabama and Tennessee and with over forty years of experience, Alexander Min-Shin Ly and Catherine Ly are proud to carry-on this time-honored family tradition of natural healing to help thousands of patients. They are committed to giving each patient quality care with compassion, a standard first set by Alexander’s father and great grandfather more than a century ago.
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeDr. Amy Ly was influenced at an early age by her family’s tradition in Chinese medicine and decided that she would be pursuing a career in medicine. She attained her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. She worked at Harvard Medical School’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine Institute where she investigated the effects of acupuncture on irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Amy Ly attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, during which she spent a year in China studying acupuncture and Chinese medicine at the prestigious Tsing-Hua University in Beijing. She completed her residency training in neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During this time, she presented a seminal grand rounds lecture on acupuncture to her department. Dr. Amy Ly’s passion for integrating Eastern and Western medicine has now led her to join her father, Dr. Alexander Ly, in further developing a truly integrative medical practice.
- Bronchitis
- Diarrhea
- Female Infertility
- EndometriosisLing is board-certified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine as well as a licensed acupuncturist with a strong background in TCM herbal medicine. She has experience working in various clinics in Taiwan, Japan and Canada. Trained by and working alongside Alexander Ly, Ling has special interests in treating women’s health conditions including infertility, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome and menstrual disorders.
- NeurologyDrs. Helen and Amy Ly are daughters of Alexander Ly. They are board-certified neurologists and medical acupuncturists (medical doctors practicing acupuncture). With a solid foundation in conventional medicine, Drs. Helen and Amy Ly can diagnose and treat neurological conditions. As the fourth generation in the Ly family lineage of healers and acupuncturists, they were taught principles of acupuncture and TCM from a young age. Drs. Helen and Amy Ly learned acupuncture from their grandfather and father, whose clinical experience and proven acupuncture skills span over a century. They further honed their clinical skills in acupuncture and TCM at the Academy of Pain Research, a comprehensive acupuncture training course for physicians in San Francisco, California. They are active members of medical societies including the American Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Combining their medical expertise in both Eastern and Western medicine, the Ly sisters offer a highly effective, efficient and qualitative integrated approach to a variety of health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and maintenance.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Chemotherapy
- Sciatica
- Acne Treatment
- Ulcer
- Eczema
- Sports MedicineVarious types of pain including but not limited to arthritis, neck pain, back pain, tension headache, migraine, sprains, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, sciatica, carpal tunnel, biliary and renal colic, stomach pain, post-operative pain, cancer pain, etc.
- Physical TherapyI am a professor at University of Memphis and Dr. Ly is a good friend of mine. Back in January of 2009, I sufferred from a stroke. My right arm and leg became paralyzed, my speech became slurred, and I had a facial droop. On the third day after my stroke, Dr. Ly treated me with acupuncture and subsequently I received weekly treatments along with Chinese herbal medicine. I also participated in physical therapy and speech therapy. Now, I am 100% better and am back to living the life I had before my stroke. Dr. Ly helped me get my life back and words cannot express my gratitude towards him. I highly recommend any patients with stroke to see Dr. Ly.
- Tennis Elbow
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Allergies