Dana Bairen, L.Ac
Tempe, AZ 85281
abl2ca@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Seeking employment practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with other medical
professionals that are conscientious of an individual’s overall wellbeing and respectful of an individual’s
journey when providing health care.
Experience: Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Eastern and Western nutrition, vitamins and
supplements, Western pharmaceuticals and side effects, cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture,
guasha, tuina bodywork, heat and cryotherapy, massage therapy, personal training, guided meditation, qi
gong, tai qi, reiki, and martial arts.
My Vision: To offer ALL people a path to heal, regardless of age, experiences or mind set. To provide
people with the tools to help themselves take initiative of their own physical and emotional health care.
To be an example to others that emotional and physical wellness are achievable and there is always
room to improve one’s quality of life.
Areas of Interest: Treatment of pain and trauma, muscular, auto-immune disorders, oncology, diabetes,
wound healing, sports injuries, edema, menopause, fatigue, obesity, sleep issues, digestive disorders,
respiratory disorders, anxiety, depression and emotional disharmony.
NCCAOM Certification: #109675
Arizona Acupuncture License: #0717
Education: The Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA)
Graduated: 9/08 Masters of Oriental Medicine (Chinese Herbal medicine and
Acupuncture)
University of Maryland College (Europe)
Graduated: 12/02, Bachelors in Psychology
The Community College of the Air Force
Graduated: 4/00 Associates in Criminal Justice
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Certified: 5/97 Personal Trainer
The Community College of Allegheny County
Certified: 4/96 Massage Therapist
Work Experience:
• An Oasis of Healing, Mesa, Az (current)
Alternative Oncology Treatment Center
• Emerge Medical Group, Tempe, Az (current)
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine
Acupuncture Clinical Experience:
Five years clinical experience with treating 30+ patients per week
Experience with treating chronic illnesses (cancer, paralysis, stroke and pain)
Treated military personal that had return from deployment for pain and post traumatic stress
disorders
Treated disorders such as cancer (all types), Down syndrome, Parkinson’s, Bell’s Palsy, ALS, Multiple
sclerosis, post traumatic stress syndrome, Schizophrenia, bipolar, stroke, Crones, menopause,
insomnia, asthma, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), plantar fasciitis, lupus, arthritis, chronic fatigue
syndrome, fertility (male and female), anxiety, muscle pain including: shoulder, back and joint pain
As a resident, had the highest clinic profits with the highest patient returns
Assisted in removing patients from dependence of antidepressants, high blood pressure and high
cholesterol, anti-seizure and sleep aid medications using Chinese herbal formulas
Helped several patients dramatically lose weight, alleviating diabetic diagnosis with nutritional council
and Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture (one woman completed a triathlon in April)
Wrote diet plans (for all my patients) and were executed successfully leading to organic diets, mindful
eating and reduction of symptoms associated with their chief complaints
Treated chronic wounds (induces by cancers and cardiovascular complications) and witnessed 100%
healing in every patient
Was able to incorporate vitamin supplements for half of my patients to help ease pain, neuropathy,
and to aid with restful sleep
Formulated a book list, on-line references and hand outs for patients struggling with their emotions
crisis that have helped in bringing awareness to their discussions and personal relationships
Teaching patients the importance of and how to properly stretch the body by incorporating stretching
into acupuncture treatments and at home with hand outs
Incorporates food dairies, sleep/dream journals, basal body temperature charts, bowel movement
tracking journals, emotion worksheets, stretching guides to patients (all my patients get homework!)
References by Request