David Ari Wachtel, DACM, LAc
Doctor Of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine
San Diego,California
Summary
Dr. Wachtel came to sports medicine and acupuncture through his commitment to athletics. A two-time Ironman triathlete, he began by serving the Los Angeles triathlon community as a sports massage therapist in 2008, quickly rising in popularity due to his powerful result-oriented treatments.
With a unique approach to treatment, Dr. Wachtel combines multiple acupuncture techniques with several powerful and transformative manual therapy modalities in sessions specifically tailored to the needs of each patient. His technique helps to keep athletes and active people moving freely, recovering swiftly, and performing to their highest level.
Dr. Wachtel is also highly skilled in guiding post-operative patients through the final stages of their recovery with targeted acupuncture and medical massage protocols aimed at speeding recovery and alleviating the discomfort associated with recuperation.
Additionally, Dr. Wachtel has a special focus on the treatment of men's health-related issues, brain injury, and cardiovascular health.
Dr. Wachtel seeks a fast-paced position with a talented and growing team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator, Sports Massage Therapist
Urban Sports Therapy
San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, United States
12.2008 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services, and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
- Grew client base with great work ethic, individualized care plans, and positive attitude.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Diversified services by training in additional techniques such as Thai massage, Russian Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, facilitated stretching and others.
- Assessed client needs and identified musculoskeletal issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before initiating treatment.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises, and stretches.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
Sports Massage Therapist
Equinox Fitness Clubs
West Hollywood, CA
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions and contraindications before beginning session.
- Performed massages for clients using circulatory, deep tissue, sports, trigger point and Thai massage modalities.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 09.1990 - 05.1994
Master of Arts -
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 09.2001 - 05.2004
Doctor of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Eastern Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
San Diego, CA 01.2018 - 08.2021
Skills
Relationship building
Timeline
Doctor of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Eastern Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
01.2018 - 08.2021
Owner/Operator, Sports Massage Therapist
Urban Sports Therapy
12.2008 - 02.2022
Sports Massage Therapist
Equinox Fitness Clubs
12.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Arts -
University of California - San Diego
09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Emory University
09.1990 - 05.1994
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