Dr. Daniel Metzger, DACM, L.Ac., IFMCP

My background and studies have been eclectic. I studied biology and chemical engineering as an undergraduate. I had a natural interest in health and nearly went to medical school, but instead I decided to work as a chemical engineer, which lasted for several years.

During this time, my interest in health continued to grow, and, due to my own health needs, I turned to acupuncture for treatment. This sparked interest in me, which led to self-study in Chinese medicine. Not long after that I was applying to Chinese medical schools. That’s how I ended up in San Francisco, pursuing my master’s and doctorate at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I believe that understanding disease requires ongoing cultivation and self-knowledge. For this reason I practice meditation, qigong, and Daoist internal alchemy. After over a decade of practice and observation, I’m convinced that the body and mind are a unified process. What happens to the mind happens to the body and vice versa. Many chronic conditions first originate in the depths of the mind before manifesting in the physical body. A healing journey, therefore, requires authenticity, vulnerability, and a willingness to examine personal mental and emotional processes. I strive to provide a safe space where these conditions can be met.