Damian McCleod’s introduction to the practice of acupuncture came after his second reconstructive knee surgery. At the suggestion of a fellow martial artist and graduate of Pacific College, he began receiving acupuncture treatments at the college’s clinic. Experiencing firsthand the power of acupuncture, Damian dedicated himself to the pursuit of Chinese Medicine. A major influence in his studies came from his martial arts practice, which he has pursued since 1993. Damian currently focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and knee pain.
Damian McCleod is a NY state licensed acupuncturist and has a Masters of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCOM). Damian’s introduction to the actual practice of acupuncture came after having undergone his second reconstructive knee surgery. At the suggestion of his fellow martial artist and graduate of Pacific College, he started receiving acupuncture treatments at the college’s clinic. After having first hand proof of the power of acupuncture, he dedicated himself to the pursuit of Chinese Medicine.
A major influence in his studies came from the martial arts, which he has been a practitioner of since 1993. Damian currently works with martial artist and other athletes in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, with a focus knee pain.
To further his understanding of the body, he regular takes continuing education courses, such as: dry needling, motor point treatment and sports acupuncture. In November 2023 he completed his certification in Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture, under the direction of Dr. Poney Chiang, PhD, R.Ac. R.TCM.
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Professional Affiliations
- ASNY, member of the Acupuncture Society of New YorK
- MAUSA Health & Fitness Center, acupuncturist, self-defense instructor
- You Can Thrive, volunteer acupuncturist