About Dr. Melinda Tran, DAc, MAOM, LAc

Melinda is a licensed Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist and Aesthetician. She has received both a Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She also holds a Bachelors of Exercise and Health Science from University of Massachusetts - Boston. 

Prior to her career as a clinician, Melinda worked for over ten years at The Spa in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Copley as a massage therapist and aesthetician. In addition to her degrees from MCPHS, Melinda also holds a NCCAOM for her continued education in fertility support in men and women, as well as traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology.

Melinda practices Chinese style acupuncture and herbal medicine.  She takes a holistic approach to care and believes that overall lifestyle choices in conjunction with a dynamic acupuncture treatment approach lead to improved results. Her specialties include pain management and fertility treatments.

Dr. Tran founded Melinda Acupuncture in 2022.

Eric Chi, LAc, Dipl. OM

Eric is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a strong focus on orthopedic care. He holds a BS in Biochemistry from Rutgers University and a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS.  Eric is also a diplomat of the NCCAOM.

Eric’s professional career has fine tuned his acupuncture techniques to align with rehabilitative approaches due to his extensive work with physical therapy and post-operative care teams. His expertise includes mastery of electro-acupuncture and trigger point orthopedic needling. Additionally, his proficiency also encompasses a wide range of conditions which include sports-related injuries, insomnia, gastrointestinal concerns, fertility support, and pregnancy related pain.

Eric distinguishes himself as a compassionate practitioner who is deeply committed to patient education. Driven by a genuine desire for tangible outcomes, he aims to witness the positive impact of his care over time. 

Jennifer Cahoon, LAc

Jennifer is a nationally certified acupuncturist, licensed to practice in Massachusetts. she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Masters of Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture. With her twenty years in the biotech industry and fifteen years of motherhood, Jennifer offers a unique perspective on identifying the root cause of her clients' symptoms.

She is certified by the NACCAOM and specializes in Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE). Additionally, Jennifer participates in ongoing membership through the Maternity Acupuncture Mentoring and Peer Support Group (MAMPS) program.

After becoming a licensed acupuncturist in 2008, Jennifer has used acupuncture to support her health and that of her patients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve optimal wellness.

She is currently accepting Private Pay and Blue Cross Blue Shield patients while awaiting further accreditation.