Natural Healing through Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Sound Healing.

Welcome.

Medicine Dao Clinic, led by Registered Chinese Medicine practitioner David Santana, is a calm and spacious environment devoted to attunement, restoration, and the steady return of balance..

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health arises from the smooth and harmonious movement of energy (Qi). When this flow is disrupted by stress, emotional strain, lifestyle patterns or injury, the body and mind begin to signal imbalance.

David’s work focuses on restoring this natural harmony so your whole system can find clarity, ease, and coherence again.

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About Services

Experience the depth and presence of one-to-one acupuncture and Chinese medicine care. With attentive listening and a refined clinical approach, every session is customised to your body’s needs.

Full time student & senior discount available

  • Experience a transformative acupuncture and sound healing session designed to restore balance to body, mind, and spirit. Each session begins with an in-depth intake to understand your needs and intentions, followed by a gentle acupuncture treatment to help your body settle and open energetically.

    Once balance is established, the treatment deepens with live sound healing - featuring healing songs and immersive sound journeys - to promote relaxation, energetic harmony, and inner transformation.

    The songs shared in these sessions come from my apprenticeship with my teacher, Papa Gilberto, a respected elder of the Shipibo community in the Peruvian Amazon, and from the guidance of the master plants themselves.

    This offering is ideal for those seeking a ceremonial approach to their healing journey.

  • Your personalized Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture session begins with a detailed consultation and tongue and pulse diagnosis to identifying the root cause beneath your symptoms, addressing the imbalance rather than just treating the surface.

    The session will follow with acupuncture. Complementary therapies such as cupping, may be included to enhance results.

    Optional Add-On: Herbal Medicine
    Enhance your healing with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formulas designed to restore balance and vitality addressing underlying causes of your condition.

    Herbal medicine is available at an additional cost.

  • We continue building on previous acupuncture treatments, assess progress, and deepen support for your body’s healing and balance.

    Complementary therapies such as cupping may be included to enhance results. Herbal medicine is available as an optional add-on at an additional cost.

  • Your online Chinese Medicine sessions offer a comprehensive, personalized approach to supporting your health from anywhere.

    During your virtual appointment, David reviews your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle patterns, and emotional landscape using Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic methods. You’ll receive clear guidance on what’s happening in your system and how to cultivate harmony through diet, herbal formulas, acupressure, and lifestyle recommendations.

    This service is ideal if you’re seeking a tailored treatment plan, are unable to attend in-person sessions, or want ongoing support between visits from your home or travels.

Common reasons why people come to our clinic:

Stress and anxiety

Chronic or acute pain

Digestive concerns

Fatigue or burnout

Fertility & pregnancy

Muscle tightness

Hormonal and menstrual imbalances

Skin conditions

Asthma

Emotional regulation

Injury recovery

Allergies

Insomnia and sleep issues

Arthritis

Aging with ease

General wellbeing and prevention

Meet David

I’m deeply passionate about helping people feel their best-physically, mentally, and emotionally. As an acupuncturist and TCM herbalist, my goal is to support you in finding balance, relief, and a deeper connection to your own well-being.

Chinese medicine teaches us that true healing happens when we create harmony within-between the mind, body, and spirit. Guided by the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Element theory, and Zang Fu Organ Theory I help patients reconnect with the natural rhythms of their bodies and the world around them. Learn more

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Client testimonials

  • David was wonderful! Really listened to my concerns and took a thorough history. I suffered from insomnia and heavy periods which herbal medicine helped solve. Really thankful for his help and expertise.

    -Martha

  • After years of struggling with chronic back pain due to scoliosis, I had almost given up hope. Within just two acupuncture and herbal treatments, David managed to reduce my pain by 90%. His deep knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, combined with a warm, intuitive presence, made me feel truly seen and supported. It’s rare to come across a healer so effective and genuinely caring. Finding David has been a true blessing, and I’m so grateful our paths crossed. If you’re dealing with chronic pain and haven’t found relief, David is the one to see.

    -Emily

  • I booked in with David in hopes of treating my eczema which affects most of my body. Waitlists to see dermatologists and allergists are over 1 year waits, and I didn't want to continue using the steroid creams and medications that doctors kept prescribing for short term relief. David is a kind, highly knowledgeable, and very skilled acupuncturist. I've been working with David for about a month now for acupuncture and TCM herbal medicine. My eczema has already improved after just a few weeks. If you're struggling with eczema, I recommend seeing David!

    -Sara

  • Went to see David after I had enough with western medicine and focusing on individual symptoms rather than the whole picture. I was struggling with chronic pain, digestive , menstrual and mental health issues as well as a sprained ankle. David listened to all of my issues intently to get a better understanding of how my body is functioning. Even with just 2 sessions I’ve noticed such a huuuge improvement in all of the areas I was struggling with. If you struggle with any of the same issues as I do, I would definitely recommend seeing David.

    - Emily

  • I’ve received herbal medicine from David and have had pain-free periods for the first time in 20years 🙏🏼 If you have lost hope or didn’t believe you could experience something like this, it is possible ✨✨✨✨ Highly recommend David as a gifted and very skilled support for your healing journey.

    -Tess

  • David was recommended to me from a friend. I have been trying to fix my digestive issues and David has helped me with this. I have taken some TCM herbs that have helped me a lot with painful digestion. I highly recommend seeing David!

    - Laura