About Dr. Thao Tran

Dr. Thao Tran, DC, DCM, LAc, MT, CBTMB is the founder of Tran Legacy Wellness & Recovery, an integrative wellness practice dedicated to helping individuals relieve pain, restore balance, and support their overall health and well-being.

Dr. Tran’s approach to healing is deeply rooted in the traditions of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) passed down through her family. Her father, Dr. Minh Tran, played an important role in inspiring her lifelong commitment to healing, education, and compassionate patient care.

Education & Clinical Training

Dr. Tran began her journey in Traditional Vietnamese Medicine in Vietnam. In 2000, she graduated from the Traditional Oriental Medicine Department of the Medical University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and subsequently served at Thong Nhat Hospital, gaining valuable clinical experience in traditional medicine.

After moving to the United States, Dr. Tran continued to expand her education and clinical expertise: 2005 – Certified Relaxation Massage, Academy Of Health, Florida. 2018 — Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa 2021 — Master of Acupuncture, NWHSU, MN 2022 — Doctor of Traditional Medicine (DCM), specializing in Herbal Medicine, NWHSU, MN 2023 — AAS in Massage Therapy

Through her multidisciplinary education, Dr. Tran has developed an integrative approach that brings together traditional healing practices and modern clinical knowledge.

Clinical & Academic Experience

Since 2021, Dr. Tran has served as a Herbal Dispensary Assistant at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), supporting herbal medicine education, patient care, and dispensary operations.

Since 2022, she has serve as Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist at Impact Massage and Body works in St. Louis Park, MN

Since 2024, she has also served as Adjunct Faculty at NWHSU, sharing her knowledge, clinical experience, and passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine with future healthcare practitioners.

At Tran Legacy Wellness & Recovery, Dr. Tran integrates her experience in acupuncture, Traditional Oriental Medicine, herbal medicine, therapeutic massage, chiropractic care, and holistic wellness to create individualized approaches to care based on each patient’s unique needs and goals.

A Legacy of Healing & Service

Dr. Tran is also a Founder of the Greg and Friends Humanity Foundation, where she is involved in humanitarian outreach and initiatives dedicated to promoting health, dignity, opportunity, and hope within communities.

For Dr. Tran, healing is more than addressing symptoms. It is about seeing and caring for the whole person and recognizing the connection between the body, mind, lifestyle, and overall well-being.

At Tran Legacy Wellness & Recovery, Dr. Tran continues her family’s healing legacy while creating a welcoming and compassionate environment where every patient can feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their journey toward wellness and recovery.

Our Mission

To honor the wisdom of traditional healing while helping every person move toward greater health, balance, and recovery.

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