MEET DR. DANA
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Dana is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and Board Certified Chinese Herbalist. Graduating from her hometown of San Diego she completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine & Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
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Her interest in Chinese medicine was born out of a love for the curative power of diet as well as an awareness of lifestyle factors in the creation of disease. She participated in medical research during her undergraduate studies to gain a better understanding of the disease process, and the role of both social and psychological factors. Traditional Chinese Medicine’s aim at prevention, as well as reverence towards the body’s ability to heal itself, led Dana to transition her research studies into the practical application of healing modalities at Pacific College. Renowned for integrating the ancient system of medicine with current medical practices she had the opportunity to work at hospitals and clinics throughout the county to deepen her knowledge and skill.
Her passion for helping others combined with her desire to obtain the most current research and treatment methods, provides her patients with the highest level of care. She believes in empowering others to play a role in their healing process by providing them with an increased understanding and awareness of causative factors. An educator in her field, it is her mission to work with both the individual and the community to make this powerful system of medicine a more utilized and accessible method of health care.
Dana is exceptional at customizing treatments to work with the needs of the individual and helping her patients to feel comfortable. She takes a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, working with Western investigative lab work to uncover hidden sources of illness, then utilizes herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, and lifestyle consulting, and supplementation along with acupuncture and manual therapies. She believes in working closely as team with your Doctors other health providers to both comprehensively treat and RESOLVE pain and disease.
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Dana’s doctoral research and studies addressed resolving hidden and lingering infections, which can lead to disease states later in life. She has a special passion for creating balance in the digestive system as the foundation for good health, and loves introducing acupuncture to children and young adults. She has great success in treating acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, women’s health/infertility, hormone imbalance, adrenal fatigue, PTSD, mood disorders, addiction, and overall stress reduction.
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