Meet our Team

With 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Helen Ly cultivated an interest in medicine through the teachings of her grandfather and father in Chinese medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies in neuroscience at Vanderbilt University and graduated magna cum laude. She completed an acupuncture research tenure at the Children’s Hospital Boston and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she studied the effects of acupuncture and neuropathic pain. Helen went on to attend medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After finishing a year of preliminary medicine at the University of California, Irvine, Helen moved to Memphis where she completed her residency training in neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She then also completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. She is currently a board-certified neurologist and is working to develop more integrative approaches towards patient care at Dr. Ly Natural Health

Catherine is a licensed acupuncturist who has been in practice for over twenty-five years. She specializes in cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, and acupressure. She currently oversees the Wellness and Beauty program at Dr. Ly Natural Health

Ling 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.

Allen graduated from National Taiwan University where he majored in Economics. He then obtained his MBA at Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. After receiving his degree, Allen started his career at Cummins Inc. where he gained experience in corporate finance and management skills. Allen joined Dr. Ly Natural Health in 2014. He currently acts as one of the clinic’s practice managers, and oversees daily operations and Veterans Affairs patient coordination.

Dr. Choi received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and doctoral degree in neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati. His research focused on the neurobiology of obesity, addiction, and ingestive behaviors. He completed a fellowship in weight management using Chinese medicine techniques and auricular therapy at Tsing-Hua University in Beijing. Upon returning stateside, Dr. Choi oversaw the weight management and auricular therapy programs for Dr. Ly Natural Health. He then joined the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery for his postdoctoral training in the development of novel therapies in treating Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. Transitioning to healthcare management, Dr. Choi completed his MBA in healthcare administration at the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business at Belmont University, and worked in strategy and analytics at MissionPoint Health Partners, a population health company, in Nashville. He currently manages Dr. Ly Natural Health’s integrative medicine strategy and development.