Dr. Tina J Wang is a board certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in Fascia.
Dr. Wang practices a unique blend of Osteopathic Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Regenerative Medicine at Tupelo Pointe. Her focus is not just treating musculoskeletal (MSK) ailments, but also facilitating Health by meeting the functional, nutritional, and unique needs of the Person seeking Health. At Tupelo Pointe, she practices bespoke MSK medicine, customized to her patient's individualized needs. By recognizing that all her patients are unique, she is able to adeptly utilize healing techniques across many disciplines tailored to her patients' needs.
Current positions and titles:
- Tupelo Pointe Healing Arts, CEO
- Board of Directors Fascia Research Society
- Attending Physician Loma Linda Veterans Administration Hospital
- Assistant Clinical Professor UCR
- Assistant Professor Loma Linda University
- Visiting Assistant Professor Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Medical Director - International Task Force on Head Impacts and Trauma in Stunts (HITS Task Force)
- Diplomat ABPM&R
- Full member Sigma Xi- Honorary Research Society
- Medical Journal Reviewer
Dr. Wang is an Assistant Professor for Univeristy of California at Riverside and Loma Linda School of Medicine where she teaches resident physicians in training, physician assistants, and medical students and is core faculty for the musculoskeletal curriculum. Dr. Wang frequently guest lectures at local universities, schools, and programs. Dr. Wang gained her regenerative medicine experience under the legendary Christopher Jobe, MD and The Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation. She trained in Performing Arts Medicine under Jeff A Russell, PhD ATC (Ohio University), a leader in the Performing Arts Medicine world.
Protocols utilized by Dr. Wang include:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Regenerative Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Specialist
- Fascia Specialist & Researcher
- Prolotherapy
The first inklings of Tupelo Pointe started when Dr. Wang first set foot on the Wellesley College campus. Lulu Chow Wang, CEO of Tupelo Capital Management, the largest woman owned financial firm in the country, was the speaker welcoming her to campus. Mrs. Wang had named her renowned financial firm after the Tupelo tree, known for its strength and resilience. As a young student, Dr. Wang often found herself stopping at Tupelo Point after her runs around Lake Waban to ponder the course of her life. Dr. Wang won the prestigious Barbara Bush Award for volunteerism and was launched to a life long course of exploration, services, and creativity. In times of difficulties, she always remembers her roots first grounded at Wellesley upon the foundation of all the great women who came before.
Dr. Wang is a Wellesley College alumna, graduating Sigma Xi. After Wellesley, Dr. Wang attended Tulane University School of Medicine under the Hawthorn Scholarship - the largest scholarship available. Dr. Wang matched into her number one residency rank in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Loma Linda University to train under Murray Brandstater, MBBS PhD, a legend in the field of PM&R.
One of Dr. Wang’s areas of academic interest is in the emerging field of Fascia (Connective tissue). She travels the world to conduct research, give presentations, and attend various conferences to stay updated on contemporary medical research and techniques. She has published research in numerous medical journals (See Publications on website). Dr. Wang serves on the Research Committee with the Performing Arts Medicine Association and is a reviewer for medical journals including Medical Problems in Performing Artists and Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, BMJ Open, etc. Dr. Wang also serves on the Board of the Directors of the Fascia Research Society.
On her downtime, Dr. Wang loves to read, write, dance, meditate, practice yoga, and spend time with her family.
Podcasts
How EDS and HSD Impact Fascia and Pain with Tina Wang, MD. The Bendy Body Podcast. Sept 5 2024. https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/how-eds-and-hsd-impact-fascia-and-pain-with-tina-wang-md/
Bendy People Have Weird Fascia. Zebra Talks. Oct 20 2023. https://zebratalks.podbean.com/e/do-bendy-people-have-weird-fascia/
Episode 79: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos, Fascia, and Pain (with Tina Wang). The Thinking Practitioner. Nov 4 2022. https://advanced-trainings.com/thinking-practitioner-podcast-ep-79-hypermobile-ehlers-danlos-fascia-and-pain/
Episode 86: Anything is Possible. 5.6.7 Eight. Dec 8 2020. https://567eight.libsyn.com/episode-86-anything-is-possible-dr-tina-j-wang-md
PM&R and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COVID-19. AJPM&R Journal Club. Association of Academic Physicians. Jul 15 2020. https://soundcloud.com/qc7sfcqxzl2d/pmr-and-pulmonary-rehabilitation-for-covid-19
Publications
Kaul LM, Wang TJ. "Fascia Insights" column. Structure, Function, Integration: Journal of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute. Nov 2023 https://www.sfijournal.org/article/fascia-insights-how-dr-tina-wang-applies-fascial-science-to-educate-and-empower
Wang TJ, Stecco A, Schleip R, Stecco C, Pirri C. Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. J Ultrasound. 2023 Dec;26(4):809-813. doi: 10.1007/s40477-023-00775-7. Epub 2023 Feb 19. PMID: 36802027; PMCID: PMC10632250. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36802027/
Wang TJ, Ward T, Nguyen HT, Hurwitz EL. Equestrian-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries Presenting to a Chiropractic Practice: A Retrospective Chart Review of 19 Patients. J Chiropr Med [Internet]. 2022; Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556370722001092
Wang TJ, Stecco A, Dashtipour K. The Effect of Low Dose OnabotulinumtoxinA on Cervical Dystonia in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2021 Oct 25;11:42. doi: 10.5334/tohm.647. PMID: 34754601; PMCID: PMC8555620. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34754601/
Yeo E, Seth P, Song, S, Wang TJ. Empagliflozin induced acute kidney injury masquerading as post-COVID-19 complications. Scholar: Pilot and Validation Studies. 2021 Oct 24;2:2. doi: 10.32778/SPVS.71366.2021.
Wang TJ, Stecco A. Fascial thickness and stiffness in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2021 Dec;187(4):446-452. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31948. Epub 2021 Nov 6. PMID: 34741592. https://sedinfrance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Wang2021-Fascial-thickness-and-stiffness-in-hypermobile-Ehlers%E2%80%90Danlos-syndrome.pdf
Wang T, Vahdatinia R, Humbert S, Stecco A. Myofascial Injection Using Fascial Layer-Specific Hydromanipulation Technique (FLuSH) and the Delineation of Multifactorial Myofascial Pain. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020 Dec 20;56(12):717. doi: 10.3390/medicina56120717. PMID: 33419263; PMCID: PMC7766734.
Wang TJ, Chau B, Lui M, Lam GT, Lin N, Humbert S. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COVID-19. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep;99(9):769-774. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001505. PMID: 32541352; PMCID: PMC7315835.
Russel JA, McIntyre L, Stewart L Wang T. Concussions in Dancers and Other Performing Artists. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2020.09.007
Zaman SU, Nwachuku K, Griffith R, Wang T, Hasan SH. Endoscopic vastus elevation for arthrofibrosis of the knee: surgical technique and literature review. JSOA. 2020 29(2). 10.3113/JSOA.2020.0000
Sung K, Chau M, Allbright J, Wang T. Russian stimulation / functional electrical stimulation in the treatment of foot drop resulting from lumbar radiculopathy. Innov Clin Neurosci. 2019 May-Jun.
Wang TJ, Costin CV. Hoffa's Disease in a Modern Dancer Case Report and Literature Review. J Dance Med Sci. 2018 Sep 15;22(3):168-173. doi: 10.12678/1089-313X.22.3.168. PubMed PMID: 30139423.
Wang TJ, Russell JA. A Tenuous Pas de Deux: Examining University Dancers' Access to and Satisfaction with Healthcare Delivery. Med Probl Perform Art. 2018 Jun;33(2):111-117. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2018.2018. PubMed PMID: 29868685.
Wang T, Nelson RA, Bogardus A, Grannis FW. Five-Years Lung Cancer Survival: Which Advanced-Stage NSCLC Patients Attain Long-Term Survival? Cancer. 2010;116(6):1518-25.
Wang T, Kernstine K, Venkataraman K, Lau S, Horak D, Barnett M, Tiep B. Refractory Hypoxemia due to Intratumoral Shunting. ATS Clinical Cases. June 2007 http://www.thoracic.org/clinical/ats-clinical-cases/pages/intrapulmonary-shunting-through-tumor-causing-refractory-hypoxemia.php.
Wang T, Tagayun A, Bogardus A, Qian D, Tiep B, Horak D, Grannis FW. How accurately can we predict FEV1 following major pulmonary resection? Am Surg. 2007;73(10):1047-51.
Wang T, Nelson RA, Bogardus A, Grannis FW. Five-Years Lung Cancer Survival: Which Advanced-Stage NSCLC Patients Attain Long-Term Survival? Abstract: Chest. 2007 Oct Supplement; 132(4): 589S.
Presentations
Wang T, Southgate B, Schneider K, C Chan. PAMA Webinar Series: Hypermobility in Dancers. 2025 Apr 14.
Wang T, Southgate B, Schneider K, C Chan. PAMA Webinar Series: Hypermobility in Musicians. 2025 Mar 10.
Wang T. Hypermobility and the musician: assessment, diagnosis, grading, medical management. Presentation at: International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapy, & Federation of European Society for Surgery of the Hand Combined Congress; 2025 March 24-25; London, UK
Wang T, Karim A, Frank C. More Than Movement: An Interdisciplinary, Holistic Approach to the Screening and Treatment of Hypermobile Dancers. Pre-conference course. APTA 2025 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM); 2025 Feb 13-15; Houston, Tx.
Wang T, Karim A, Frank C. Holistic Care of Hypermobile Dancers: Neuromuscular Coordination, Breathing, Fascia & Tendon Loading. APTA 2025 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM); 2025 Feb 13-15; Houston, Tx.
Wang T, Karim A, Frank C. Holistic care of hypermobile dancers: neuromuscular coordination, breathing, fascia & tendon load. Panel presentation. International Association of Dance Medicine & Science 34th Annual Symposium; 2017 Aug 17-20; Rimini, Italy.
Wang T. Fascial perspective of hypermobile dancers: implications for diagnosis and clinical approach. International Association of Dance Medicine & Science 34th Annual Symposium; 2017 Aug 17-20; Rimini, Italy.
Wang T, Manhas N. A systematic review & meta-analysis on hypermobility's impact on injury rates in dancers. International Association of Dance Medicine & Science 34th Annual Symposium; 2017 Aug 17-20; Rimini, Italy.
Wang T. Hypermobility and the musician: assessment, diagnosis, grading, medical management. Presentation at: International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapy, & Federation of European Society for Surgery of the Hand Combined Congress; 2025 March 24-25; London, UK
Wang T, Di Bon J. Fascial Breath. EDS Society 2024 Global Learning Conference: July 18, 2024; Philadelphia, USA.
Wang T, Di Bon J. Fascial Movement. EDS Society 2024 Global Learning Conference: July 19, 2024; Philadelphia, USA.
Wang T, Di Bon J. Fascial Embodiment. EDS Society 2024 Global Learning Conference: July 20, 2024; Philadelphia, USA.
Wang T. Fascia Science: its Relation to HSD/EDS. EDS Society 2024 Global Learning Conference: July 21, 2024; Philadelphia, USA.
Wang T, Di Bon J. Fascial movement for hypermobile spectrum disorders. British Fascia Society Symposium: Jun 16, 2024; London, UK
Wang T. Ultrasound and Fascia. 3rd World Congress of Fascia: Sept 22-24, 2023; Brazil
Wang T. Ultrasound and Fascia: Which aspects are important for clinicians? Fascia Research Society Summer Webinar Series. Jul 12, 2023
Wang T. Self—management Techniques for Those Living With EDS & HSD: Yoga, Pilates etc. EDS Society 2023 Global Learning Conference: Aug 2-5, 2023; Dublin, Ireland
Wang T. Richard J Lederman Lecture Keynote Speaker: Hypermobility and the Musician- Assessment, Diagnosis, Grading, and Medical Management Performing Arts Medicine Association 41th Annual Symposium; 2023 Jun 6-9; New York, NY
Wang T, Lui M. A systematic review & meta-analysis of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in dancers. Performing Arts Medicine Association 41th Annual Symposium; 2023 Jun 6-9; New York, NY
Wang T. Hypermobility and the Musician: Assessment, Diagnosis, Grading, and Medical Management. Hand Therapy Association - California Continuing Education Webinar; Oct 8 2022; California
Wang TJ, Nguyen H. The effect of cannabis on deep fascia in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Ehlers Danlos Society 2022 International Symposium on the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders; 2022 Sept 14-18; Rome, Italy.
Wang T. Ultrasound and Elastography: Translation from Science to Practice. Workshop: Sixth International Fascia Research Congress; Sept 2022; Montreal, Canada
Wang T, Dashtipour K, Pirri C, Stecco A. Fascial thickness and stiffness in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the effect of low dose onabotulinumtoxinA injections based on myofascial continuity.Presentation at: Sixth International Fascia Research Congress; Sept 2022; Montreal, Canada
Wang T, Vahdatinia R, Humbert, S, Stecco A. Myofascial Injections and the Delineation of Multifactorial Myofascial Pain. Presentation at: Sixth International Fascia Research Congress; Sept 2022; Montreal, Canada
Wang TJ, Ward T, Nguyen HT, Stecco A. Correlation of fascial continuity between riders and their horses. Presentation at: Sixth International Fascia Research Congress; 2022; Montreal, Canada
Wang T. Hypermobility and the musician: assessment, diagnosis, grading, medical management. Presentation at: International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapy, & Federation of European Society for Surgery of the Hand Combined Congress; 2022 June 6-10; London, UK
Russel JA, Wang T. Concussions in Dancers and Other Performing Artists. Oral presentation at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 39th Annual Symposium; 2021 Jun 24-27; New York, NY
Wang T. Complementary Therapies: Integrative Approaches to the Management of EDS and HSD.Plenary Speaker: Ehlers-Danlos Society Virtual Summer Conference; 2021 Jun 26-27
Wang T. Hypermobility and the musician: assessment, diagnosis, grading, medical management. Presentation at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 39th Annual Symposium; 2021 Jun 24-27; New York, NY
Wang T. Fascial Thickness and Stiffness in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at: EDS ECHO Summit: A Virtual Scientific Conference on EDS, HSD, and Comorbidities 2020 Oct 2-3
Podcast: Wang T. PM&R and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COVID-19. AJPM&R Journal Club. Association of Academic Physicians. 2020.
Wang TJ, Winder B, Cordova-Caddes A, Gamada K. Pelvic floor stiffness in pelvic floor dysfunction of dancers vs. non-dancers. 10th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain; 2019 Oct 28-31; Antwerp, Belgium.
Fesler, C, Moultrie, C, Wang T. Kinesiotaping in Vocalists. Oral presentation at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 37th Annual Symposium; 2019 Jun 29- Jul 2; Orange, CA.
Wang T. Scapholunate ligament injury in musicians: diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 37th Annual Symposium; 2019 Jun 29- Jul 2; Orange, CA.
Liu M and Wang T. Ultrasound strain elastography findings in iliosacral somatic dysfunction at: Association of Academic Physiatry Annual Meeting; 2019 Feb 19-23; Puerto Rico.
Felser C and Wang T. PRP in acute common extensor tear at: Association of Academic Physiatry Annual Meeting; 2019 Feb 19-23; Puerto Rico.
Wang T. Fascia in hypermobile EDS at: 3rd Annual SoCal EDS Awareness Event; 2019 May 19; Pasadena, CA.
Wang T and Allbright J. Kinesiotaping in Musicians. Oral presentation at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 36th Annual Symposium; 2018 Jun 29- Jul 2; Orange, CA.
Wang T and Russell JA. A tenuous pas de deux: Examining university dancers’ access to and satisfaction with healthcare delivery. Oral presentation at: Performing Arts Medicine Association 35th Annual Symposium; 2017 Jun 29- Jul 2; Snowmass, CO.
Wang T and Costin CV. Comparison of Hoffa’s disease in two modern dancers. Oral presentation at: IADMS 27th Annual Symposium; 2017 Aug 12-15; Houston, TX.
Wang TJ, Olivo RL, Nist LD. Pseudo anterior interosseous nerve syndrome after humeral shaft fracture. Presentation at: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting; 2015 Oct 28-31; Honolulu, HI.
Russell JA, Wang TJ. Injury occurrence in university dancers and their access to healthcare; Oral presentation at: Proceedings of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Annual Meeting; 2012, Oct 25–27; Singapore, Malaysia.
Wang T, Nelson RA, Bogardus A, Grannis FW. Five-Years Lung Cancer Survival: Which Advanced-Stage NSCLC Patients Attain Long-Term Survival? Poster presentation at: Chest National Conference; 2007, Oct 24; Chicago, Il.
Wang T, Nelson RA, Bogardus A, Grannis FW. Five-Years Lung Cancer Survival: Which Advanced-Stage NSCLC Patients Attain Long-Term Survival? Oral Presentation at: Procedings of the 16th International Conference on Screening for Lung Cancer; 2007, April 21; Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY.
Wang T, Tagayun A, Bogardus A, Qian D, Tiep B, Horak D, Grannis FW. How accurately can we predict FEV1 following major pulmonary resection? Oral presentation at: American College of Surgeons Southern Regional Conference; 2007, Jun; Santa Barbara, CA.