EP 19. REAL TALK Case Study: Building an Authentic Practice with Tina Pham

Tina Pham, MSTCM, L.Ac., is a second-generation acupuncturist and herbalist and the founder of Persimmon Acupuncture in San Francisco. Rooted in Chinese Medicine, Tina supports whole-person well-being by exploring how body, emotions, and life experience intersect. She is pursuing post-graduate training in Chinese Medicine Psychiatry, expanding her focus on mental health and integrative care. Beyond the clinic, she creates and collaborates on spaces for intergenerational healing, cultural expression, and community care, particularly within AAPI and wellness communities. Tina Pham shares her experience after working together 1:1 for 6 months. She dives into her journey from growing up in a household rooted in Chinese medicine to building her own practice. She discusses the importance of authenticity, mindset shifts, and community engagement in her business growth, emphasizing the value of self-trust and sustainable practices.Learn more about Tina, her approach to holistic healing, and her community initiatives at persimmonacupuncture.com and follow her on Instagram @persimmonacupuncture.