Dr. David Santander L.Ac., DTCM

How I Can Help You: Orthopedics (body pain), Gut Health, Cancer/Chemotherapy symptom management and quality of life cancer care, Qi-Gong and Marital Arts instruction, Medical Qi Gong Treatment.

Since 2014, Dr. Santander has been apprenticing with expert clinicians, in orthopedics, fertility, herbology, bone setting and most facets of Traditional Chinese Medicine. David Graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology).

David is a credentialed bonesetter and practitioner of Medical Qi Gong and Qi Gong teacher from the Institute of Classical Asian Studies [ICAS], an organization that trains in NYC, China and beyond.

His expertise is in orthopedic medicine, sports medicine and is passionate about helping people re-claim their lives following cancer and cancer therapies.

Credientials:

  • Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University of Bridgeport, CT

  • Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University of Bridgeport

  • Studied Human Biology, SUNY Albany, NY

  • NY and HI State Licensed Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist

Licenses and Memberships:

  • Hawaii Acupuncture License #1359

  • New York State Licensed Acupuncturist (2020-2023)

  • Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, certified through the Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Teacher of Martial Arts and Qi Gong ICAS

Areas of Advanced Study:

  • Advanced Geriatrics

  • Advanced Pediatrics

  • Treatment of Advanced digestive disorders

  • Kyo Jung (Traditional Chinese Bone Setting)

  • Huang Di Nei Jing (Study of the classic text, Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor)

  • Student of Ba Gua, Wing Chun, Xing Yi, Tai Chi, Wrestling, Judo, and Aikido

  • Shang Han Lun (Study of the classic text, Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases)

  • Advanced TCM Pathophysiology