About Dana
Dana is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the state of California. She holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperors College and an Associate’s degree in medical massage and five element style massage from The Swedish Institute of Massage therapy in New York City.
Dana believes deeply in patient education and empowerment, teaching each patient/ client new patterns and routines of self-love, acceptance, and self-care. She brings a diversity and love of culture, music, art, and the metaphysical into her work, which allows her to find common ground with most clients. Most importantly she holds a deep connection to Mother Earth and Spirit in her heart.
Testimonials -
"Until Dana I had been feeling hopeless and drained by the healing process. I had found acupuncture to be extremely painful and my seemingly endless list of chronic ailments exhausting. I had been to numerous healthcare practitioners and had small improvements followed by bigger setbacks. Dana not only showed me that acupuncture does not have to be painful but that there is always hope for healing. She knows her stuff and if she doesn't have the answer - she will research it. If she finds an element outside of her vast realm of knowledge that she believes will help you - she will recommend it and even help you to find a practitioner. Her genuine compassion, gentleness and complete lack of ego during the healing process are what make her so amazing."
A. Sklute, Los Angeles, CA.
“I left my first treatment with Dana feeling fully taken care of, and also learning some very simple, yet unique tools to take care of myself. Any time I need a tune up, I now know where to go. And I love to community space at the clinic as well!” Acupuncture student, Santa Monica, CA
"Dana has this gentle, yet mindful way about her that I haven't been able to find from other practitioners. You know you're being treated by a Doctor, but her peaceful inner being shines all over me. From the times that I've been in pain from a wrist injury to being 2 weeks overdue with my baby, Dana knew just the right things to do to make my experience calm, relaxing and most importantly healing." New mom, Los Angeles, CA
"Dana offers a combination of talents and knowledge in massage and healing that you'd be hard pressed to equal with a team of experts. Her treatments are both deeply soothing, and pointedly therapeutic, tailored to whatever specific needs you have at the time -- and a few you didn't know you had. I've never been anything less than %100 satisfied."
Z. Borow, writer Los Angeles, CA
"Dana, quite simply, offers the finest body work I've had in the world. I've had sessions all over the place...you name it... Tokyo, NYC, Thailand, Singapore, London, San Francisco, ...I always look forward to returning to Los Angeles...where Dana does her amazing treatments. Not only is she great at the physical level (for sore/achy muscles), she is also consistently a catalyst for the deep relaxation I am often seeking. You can't go wrong with Dana." P.Yorn, Santa Monica, CA
Most influenced by and in deep Gratitude to:
- Dr. David Chan and Dr. Yvonne Farrell from the linage of Jeffery Yuan of the Jade Purity school.
- Dr. Mikio Sankey the founder of Esoteric Acupuncture.
- Saul David Raye’s teachings of (W)holistic yoga.
- Tantric Yoga in Divine Mother tradition, with Sri Shankaracharya.
- Bhakti Kriya initiation with Sri Swami Vishwananda.
- Restorative yoga with Judith Lasater.
- Dr. Peebles channeled guidance and wisdom teachings.
- Currently working within and receiving energetic rites of the Peruvian Andian Cosmology. The blessed teachings of Pachamama and the Apus.
- My family, I am forever grateful to them, immediate and extended, past and future, for all there their love, support and life teachings.