acupuncture

Daniel Espiritu, LAc

~ Licensed Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine

Daniel Espiritu LAc,  graduated from University of California at Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Environmental Science.  There he discovered Buddhism, Taoism and Tai Chi martial arts.  Jumping into the healing profession with both feet, he graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2006 and has been in helping clients remove barriers for optimum health and performance through acupuncture, tai chi, gigong and personalized strength training.

Daniel’s approach is in line with that of a spiritual warrior; focusing on building strength from the inside out.  This philosophy led him through his study of acupuncture, all forms of Chinese Medicine, herbs, Tai Chi and Qigong, physical fitness, Buddhism, Sufism and meditation.  He integrates all of this into his health practice, Espiritu Health, and seeks to provide skilled and caring service to all of his patients with the goal of improving their overall well-being and to provide them the physical and spiritual strength to pursue their goals.

Espiritu Health is guided by a universal, heart-centered, humanistic approach, distilling modern and ancient wisdom to its purest essence. We offer services that enable clients to restore harmony within by aligning body, mind, and spirit through connecting with their life’s higher purpose. At Espiritu Health, wellness is an approach to living well physically, mentally, and spiritually.  Through integration of body, mind, and spirit, you learn to take whatever life gives you and experience it as an opportunity to express your own perfect health.

Acupuncture

Sports / Rehabilitation / MVA Therapy – treating the body (muscles, tendon, ligament, joint, fascia) in acute and chronic states of dis-ease.
Balancing Method –balancing the meridians/channels through pulse diagnosis and palpation.
Japanese Style – abdominal palpation determines specific protocol for treatments.
5 Element Style – using CSOE (color, sound, odor, emotion) to treat the person’s truest cause.
Cupping – Cupping Therapy is an ancient medical treatment that relies upon creating a local suction to increase blood flow in order to promote healing.  It promotes the movement of blood and qi to treat conditions such as, tight muscles, asthma, chronic chest congestion.
Moxibustion – The burning of the herb moxa or mugwart, over the skin or directly on acupuncture points to add heat to stimulate circulation and healing.

Chinese Massage

Tuina – is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, Chinese herbalism, tai chi, and qigong.  Likened to Chinese therapeutic massage focused on specific bodily conditions and syndromes.  Treating conditions such as TMJ, Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, and herniated discs.
Chi-Nei-Tsang (Abdominal Qigong Massage) - Chi Nei Tsang (CNT) involves the application of Chi-Kung in the manual treatment of the viscera (Nei-Tsang) and the deepest internal structures of the body. Following the classical Taoist model, Chi Nei Tsang simultaneously heals the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual. Originally, Taoist monks and nuns practiced Chi Nei Tsang to enhance their health, detoxify their organism, and upgrade the quality of their Chi (Qi) so that they could successfully, and safely practice the highest-level health and spiritual meditation formulas of enlightenment.

Private Sessions

Private Tai-Chi | Qigong | Strength Training – Daniel is available for private or shared sessions for those wanting guided qigong, tai-chi or strength training.  Sessions will be varied to customize to client’s goals and to insure exercises that enhance physical, mental and spiritual strength.

Schedule an Appointment

Accepting Health Insurance. 

Call us with your plan info and we’re happy to verify coverage. 503.288.7668.