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. Tim Zhao received his medical degree and served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Harbin Medical University in Harbin, China. He then served as Associate Professor at Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China. During his medical training, he also learned and practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine.

He is a licensed Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) in Tennessee and a member of the American Heart and American Stroke Associations. Tim is eager to combine his skills in both Eastern and Western medicine to provide the best integrative care to his patients.