We're both licensed acupuncturists and board-certified traditional Chinese medicine herbalists...and major foodies. Together we run an acupuncture clinic in Houston, Texas, and share, not only a passion for holistic healthcare and a deep love for delicious vegetarian food, but also a sweet & spunky four-year-old son (who is proving to be quite the foodie himself!), and two lovable rescue pups.

About Us

Hi! We're the Nguyens!

About Us

Hi! We're Henry

+ Meredith!

About Meredith

Meredith is the creator of Well-Balanced Health, where she enjoys combining her background in writing with her training in Eastern medicine to create approachable, engaging health and wellness content.

She is especially passionate about food therapy and the role of nutrition in supporting overall wellness. She and Henry first dreamed up the idea for a food therapy educational site while stuck at home during the pandemic, where they began brainstorming and creating pattern-based recipes.

After losing her mother unexpectedly while pregnant with her first kiddo, nutrition became one of the most important ways Meredith cared for herself and her growing baby through an incredibly difficult time and into postpartum. That experience deepened her belief that, especially during times of stress and transition, nourishing food is essential for sustaining energy, resilience, and overall well-being. Both her clinical work and personal journey reflect her deep belief in the healing potential of Chinese medicine and the restorative power of mindful, nourishing food choices.

Outside of the clinic and kitchen, Meredith enjoys reading, crafting, thrifting, and exploring restaurants and the outdoors with her family.

About Henry

Henry is the co-creator of Well-Balanced Health and a full-time acupuncturist who sometimes contributes his Eastern medicine expertise for content. His clinical work has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between what we eat, how we feel, and how we care for our bodies.

In the kitchen, Henry has a natural talent for balancing flavors and ingredients, making him the team’s trusted taste tester for every recipe. His thoughtful feedback helps ensure each dish is approachable, nourishing, and genuinely delicious. Through his own experience, Henry has seen firsthand how making more balanced, intentional food choices can positively impact energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being. These experiences, along with his background in Chinese medicine, have shaped his belief that healthy eating should feel sustainable and enjoyable—not restrictive.

When he’s not treating patients or managing the day-to-day operations of the acupuncture clinic, Henry enjoys traveling, working out, playing basketball and flag football, and spending time outdoors with his family.

The Story Behind Well-Balanced Health

As acupuncturists, we had been dreaming for some time about starting our own clinic. Little by little, we planned, prepped, and purchased inventory, and by the time March rolled around, we had found a great little space and were prepared for the grand opening of our very first private practice. This was early 2020, and we all know what happened next...

The week we were set to open was the week everything shut down as the world faced a global pandemic and we all went into quarantine. Not long after that, the clinics where we had been working let us go. Determined to make the best out of a dizzying situation, we poured our focus (and exorbitant amounts of free time stuck at home) into cooking healthy meals together. We knew personally the impact that proper nutrition had on our energy levels, immunity and our overall physical and mental states.

As traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, we regularly use food (and herbal formulas) as medicine to help bring our bodies back into balance when feeling sick, "off," or when we need to offset the effects of stress during difficult times. If ever there was a time for proper nutrition, this was it!

Yet, as we watched things unfold over the course of 2020, we witnessed just how powerless and fearful many people felt when it came to their health. Our hearts broke as we realized the lack of proactive and preventative internal solutions being offered to the public, in lieu of externally-focused or reactive measures. We wanted to be able to help, so we started cooking up an idea (quite literally).

Our vision for Well-Balanced Health is to empower you to take charge of your health and healing, by equipping you with the tools and knowledge to not only learn how to better listen to signs from your own body, but to properly nourish it back to well-balanced health.