Since reopening on May 1st, the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic has undergone some major changes, resulting in major success! Patients past and new, young and old, acupuncture-adventurists and needle-newbies alike have been flocking to the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic to be treated by our new owner and lead acupuncturist and herbalist, Tram Pham.

The Clinic saw a big boost when reopening thanks to media coverage by KEYT, online publications by NoozHawk and sharing on social media. After the tragic loss of former owner of the clinic, Dr. Henry Han, it has been refreshing to see the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic’s name being shared across the town in a more positive light.

KEYT reporter Alys Martinez stopped by the clinic on the opening day to celebrate the grand re-opening and cover the event for the six o’clock news. Along with interviewing Tram, she also got an exclusive tour of the clinic, including the granular herb lab and Tram’s zen-like office.

Alys also received a mini acupuncture treatment, getting needles placed on points in her scalp and hand to help with pain in one of her toes. She described the sensation of getting the needles as painless, and like a stream of energy was flowing through. Tram specializes in pain management and women’s health, but has been treating a wide variety of ailments during her time at the clinic, and she hopes to continue expanding and sharing her knowledge with others.

We have seen a big response from past patients of the clinic and encourage any past patients with questions or wanting to schedule an appointment to give us a call.

We are operating a full herbal pharmacy, just as the Clinic had before, with both granular and bulk herbs available for custom herbal remedies, as well as over-the-counter patents, which anyone is welcome to stop by and purchase at the clinic.

Our address is 3760 State Street, Suite 102. We are located on the corner of Hitchcock and State Street, across from Whole Foods and behind Chase Bank.

We want to thank everyone who has supported us during the first few months of being back in business! We have met with and helped so many wonderful people so far and hope to continue sharing our knowledge of Chinese Medicine with the Santa Barbara and surrounding communities.

Santa Barbara Herb Clinic Set to Reopen Under Leadership of Acupuncturist Tram Pham

SANTA BARBARA, CA — The Administrators of the Estates of Dr. Henry Han and his wife, Jennie (Huijie) Yu, are pleased to jointly announce they have reached agreement with Ms. Tram Pham to permanently take over and resume the full operations of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic. The Clinic will reopen on May 1^st at a new location, 3760 State Street, Suite 102 in Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Herb Clinic carries a far-reaching reputation in the fields of herbal medicine and acupuncture thanks to the cutting edge integrated “East meets West” philosophy and management of the late Dr. Han and his wife.

The Administrators carefully searched for a licensed and properly qualified person to carry on the work of Dr. Han in Santa Barbara in a way that would do honor to his legacy. They believe they have found that person in Tram Pham who relocated from Los Angeles to put down roots in Santa Barbara.

Ms. Pham, an accomplished licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with broad experience across a range of clinical settings, has been selected by the Administrators as the right person to carry forward the work of the Clinic.

Ms. Pham studied biological sciences and global studies at UCSB before obtaining her Master’s from the renowned Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles. She has built her reputation and her experience with:

• Administering pain management treatment at the prestigious Los Angeles Children’s Hospital;
• Providing care for HIV patients at Being Alive Clinic in West Hollywood;
• Treating the underserved community at Venice Family Clinic;
• Volunteering at low-income pagodas in Vietnam; and,
• Helping professional athletes to recover from and prevent injuries at a sports medicine institute in Santa Monica.

Outside of the clinical setting, she discreetly treated a boutique book of Hollywood patients before moving to Santa Barbara to put down roots and carry on the renowned Santa Barbara Herb Clinic.

After treating some of Dr. Han’s former patients, Ms. Pham was informed that the Han estates were looking for a qualified Acupuncturist to reopen the Clinic. She was encouraged to reach out to the Estate Administrators to see if there was a fit. The Administrators have carefully reviewed her qualifications and listened to her ambitious plans for the practice, and believe she will maintain the sterling reputation of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic and continue innovating in the field of Chinese medicine.

Ms. Tram Pham said, “I am truly humbled by the opportunity to lead the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic and serve Santa Barbara’s all-natural, holistic health care needs. My passion is healing others, and in Santa Barbara there is no better setting to do so. I recognize this is a great responsibility, and I consider it an honor to follow in the footsteps of a pioneering healer like Dr. Han as he was truly a leading light in the field. I will dedicate myself to continuing his impactful work. I look forward to meeting Dr. Han’s past patients and developing a quick rapport with each.”

Ms. Pham will re-open the Clinic with Dr. Han’s full and extensive pharmacy of Chinese herbs – one of the largest in the country – and will draw on Dr. Han’s revolutionary herbal formulas. Patient files have been formally transferred to Ms. Pham consistent with state and federal confidentiality rules, to ensure a smooth resumption of Clinic operations.

New and returning patients are encouraged to check www.santabarbaraherbclinic.com and the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic’s official Facebook page for updates. They are also encouraged to call 805-563-0222 or email info@santabarbaraherbclinic.com to book appointments or get further information.