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David is motivated by personal experience and a belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. “Most patients are ready to focus on healing but just need encouragement. “East Asian medicine can be the gentle push that lets them know they can.” From an authentic and unique perspective, David believes all patients can take control of their health through healthy lifestyle changes.

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In 2002, David began a journey that would transition him to a career in healthcare. David was diagnosed with cancer, and acupuncture became an integral part of his healing process. Its effect on his vitality and resilience was palpable. Acupuncture gave him the energy to spend time with his family and provided a healthy recovery.

 

David has a passion for teaching and enjoyed his role as a clinic supervisor at Dragon Rises College. David guided student interns to discover East Asian Medicine’s sophistication, elegance, and effectiveness.

 

As an advocate of integrative medicine, David has given presentations on the benefits of acupuncture in cancer care.

 

Overall, David believes that combining modern biomedicine, Chinese medicine, proper nutrition, massage, and mind-body practices provides the best outcome for acute and chronic diseases.​

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Specialties

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Cancer Care

Acute and chronic pain

Digestive issues

Insomnia

Anxiety, depression

TCM nutrition

Orthopedic Body Work 
 

•          Presentations:  University of Florida Health Integrative Medicine Conference and Workshop, University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida Health and North Florida cancer support groups, University of Florida Medical Guild, University of Florida and Shands Brain Tumor Support Group, Winn Dixie Hope Lodge Cancer Support Group, North Florida Association of Social Workers, North Florida Hospital Oncological Nurses Association

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​​Education

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Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine

2010 Dragon Rises College, Gainesville Florida

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•          Study in Contemporary Oriental Medicine

•          Entails over 3500 hours of specialized instruction and clinical internship

•          Accompanied by over 500 hours of Western Medicine

 

Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Minor in Music Performance

1997 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Licensing and Professional Memberships

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•        NCCAOM board-certified acupuncture and herbal medical physician

•        Licensed Acupuncturist Maryland Board of Acupuncture 

 

Memberships

 

•     American Society of Acupuncturists

•     Maryland Acupuncture Society

•     Society for Acupuncture Research

•     Society for Integrative Oncology

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Professional Experience

 

Holistic Health Associates, Frederick, MD

Acupuncture Physician, 2021 to present  ​

 

University of Florida Department of Integrative Medicine, Gainesville, FL

Acupuncture Physician, 2016 to 2021

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Dragon Rises College, Gainesville, FL

Clinic supervisor, 2013 to 2021

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Kathleen Leavy, RN, AP, Gainesville, FL

Acupuncture Physician, 2011 to 2021

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Continuing Education and Professional Development

•         Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Herbs: TCM Research and Applications with John Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D.,                         O.M.D.,  L.Ac. - 2022

•        Integrating Chinese Herbology with Western Pharmacology with John Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., O.M.D., L.Ac. -              2022

•        Memorial Sloan Kettering - Oncology Acupuncture and Advances in Oncology Acupuncture: Clinical Research             and Symptom Management - 2020

• .      Oncology Acupuncture: From Neuroscience to Patient Wellbeing  Memorial Sloan Kettering Symposium -                      2020

•        Memorial Sloan Kettering – Acupuncture and Integrative Oncology - 2020

•        Cancer and Chemotherapy Support with Giovanni Maciocia: Western and Chinese Perspective - 2020

•        Quality Improvement Project UF Health Shands Cancer Center - Acupuncture to control nausea and vomiting              during chemotherapy  infusion - 2019     

•        Imaging, Mirroring, and the Balance Method for Pain and Functional Disorders with Jerrod Fletcher, AP - 2018

•        Foundational Techniques for Joint Realignment and Proprioception through Ortho-Bionomy with Kalpsh Patel,              LMT - 2018

•        Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: Arthritis and Bi Syndrome with David Wells, D.C., L.Ac - 2018

•        Foundations of Scalp Acupuncture with Kathleen Leavy, RN, AP - 2018

•        Acupuncture strategies to dramatically improve IVF success with Brandon Horn, Ph.D., JD, LAc (FABORM) -             2018

•        Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine with Hamilton Rott, AP, DOM -  2017

•        Treating Chronic Digestive Disorders through Chinese Medicine with Bob Flaws, L.Ac. - 2015

•        Immunology and Chinese Herbal Medicine with Matt Van Benschoten, O.M.D., L.Ac - 2015

•        Memorial Sloan Kettering - Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient - 2013

•        Continuing coursework, Hospital-Based Acupuncture with Christian Nix - 2013 to present

•        Continuing coursework, Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis with Leon Hammer, MD - 2011 to present 

•        Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment from a Biomedical Perspective with Monica Kaderali,                    MSOM, Dipl. Ac., Dipl.  C.H. -  2014

•        Master Tung Dao Ma Points with Brad Whisnant, DAOM, L.Ac. - 2014

•        Tui Na Chinese Massage and Qi Gong with Chad Bailey, AP, DCH - 2 part series - 2011 & 2012

•        Auricular Acupuncture and Diagnosis with Li-Chun Huang, MD (China) - 2010

•        Breast Cancer Oncology Studies with Amy J. Sear, BS, AP, Dipl O.M., Dipl. D.H. - 2010