Affiliated Alumni
Dr. Darin
Bunch, DAOM, L.Ac.
Practice Info
Pacific Bridge Wellness Inc.
1532 Anacapa Street, Suite 4
Santa Barbara
93101
California
United States
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805-870-5690
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbs
- Shiatsu
- Tuina
Oncology, Women's Health, Geriatrics & Healthy Aging, Cupping Therapy, Heat Therapy, Chinese Nutrition and Lifestyle
acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, oncology, women's health, geriatrics, healthy aging, digestive disorders, stress, anxiety, weight loss, pain disorders, pain-related, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases, immunology, neurology, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's, Taiwanese granules, Balance Method, Global Balance, Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, Master Tung Style, Wei-Chieh Young, heat therapy, moxa, moxibustion, moxabustion, cupping, tuina, nutrition, lifestyle, breathing technique,TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, classical Chinese medicine, advanced diseases, liniment, pain plasters, external herbal medicine, internal, allergies, allergic rhinitis, chronic, sinusitis, acute, headaches, migraines, dermatological, dermatology, circulation, respiratory, cardiac, colds, flu, virus, bacterial infection, cramps, menses, menstruation, hormone, cortisol, arthritis, rheumatoid, Raynaud's, osteoarthritis, immune compromised, erectile dysfunction, prostate, BPH, health, well being, appetite, low, IBS, Crohn's, diverticulitis, scleroderma, hemorrhoid, prolapse, vision, eyes, ears, hearing, throat, sore
In 2010, referring physicians awarded Dr. Bunch Top Doctor of Acupuncture (Oncology & Immunology) and featured him in the August edition of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. He also wrote a chapter on the role of acupuncture & Chinese medicine in cancer treatment for the book Living Lessons by Mark Shigihara, RPh and Kim Erickson.
Formally trained in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with extensive teachings and clinical instruction by Richard Teh-Fu Tan, O.M.D., L.Ac. in the renowned Balance Method and Dr. Wei-Chieh Young in the Master Tung Style, Dr. Darin J. Bunch is an award-winning doctor of acupuncture & Chinese medicine practicing since 2001.
Dr. Bunch received his Clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM received the prestigious award of "#1 Doctoral Program in the Country” by thebestschools.org in 2012). He continued his education with an externship to study neurology, Parkinson's and stroke rehabilitation under Dr. Yen-Chieh Lee at the Cathay General Hospital in Taipei.
Before relocating to Santa Barbara, Dr. Bunch attended the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) in Seattle, WA from 1997-2001 where he earned his Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) and continued his studies with an externship at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. He is licensed in the states of Washington and California and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and the California State Acupuncture Board. Darin also holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Seattle University.
For nearly a decade, Dr. Bunch treated advanced-stage oncology patients at the Seattle Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center where he provided over 30,000 treatments alongside an integrated team of oncologists and naturopathic physicians.
While in Seattle, Dr. Bunch lectured extensively to both first and second-year medical students at the University of Washington and as a guest speaker at Gilda’s Club Seattle chapter on the integration of acupuncture & Chinese medicine with Western oncology.
Dr. Bunch helps patients become active participants in their personal health and wellness by encouraging exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, and positive thinking techniques.
I may be teaching them about traditional Chinese medicine, but my patients teach me every day. The teacher becomes the student and the student becomes the teacher.
~ Dr. Darin J. Bunch, DAOM, L.Ac.
Cancer Fighter Magazine Darin J. Bunch acupuncture article. Pacific Bridge Wellness acupuncture & Chinese medicine Santa Barbara
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Darin Bunch Top Doctor Acupuncture in oncology immunology
What's behind the name?
The Pacific Ocean bridges the East to the West. The strengths of one medicine can be the weakness of the other and vice versa. By integrating the modalities of both Eastern & Western medicines a Yin-Yang relationship can ensue creating a harmonious balance.
Why the seahorse?
Some say the peaceful seahorse symbolizes creativity, imagination, good luck, vigilance, grace, confidence and the power of the ocean.
Chinese cultures believed that the seahorse was a type of sea dragon, and as such they were revered for their power and thought to be symbols of good luck.
The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the seahorse was an attribute of the sea god Neptune/Poseidon and as such, the seahorse was considered a symbol of strength and power. Sailors have long viewed the seahorse as a good luck charm which carries a special meaning to those of us living on the coast.
Formally trained in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with extensive teachings and clinical instruction by Richard Teh-Fu Tan, O.M.D., L.Ac. in the renowned Balance Method and Dr. Wei-Chieh Young in the Master Tung Style, Dr. Darin J. Bunch is an award-winning doctor of acupuncture & Chinese medicine practicing since 2001.
Dr. Bunch received his Clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM received the prestigious award of "#1 Doctoral Program in the Country” by thebestschools.org in 2012). He continued his education with an externship to study neurology, Parkinson's and stroke rehabilitation under Dr. Yen-Chieh Lee at the Cathay General Hospital in Taipei.
Before relocating to Santa Barbara, Dr. Bunch attended the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) in Seattle, WA from 1997-2001 where he earned his Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) and continued his studies with an externship at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. He is licensed in the states of Washington and California and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and the California State Acupuncture Board. Darin also holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Seattle University.
For nearly a decade, Dr. Bunch treated advanced-stage oncology patients at the Seattle Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center where he provided over 30,000 treatments alongside an integrated team of oncologists and naturopathic physicians.
While in Seattle, Dr. Bunch lectured extensively to both first and second-year medical students at the University of Washington and as a guest speaker at Gilda’s Club Seattle chapter on the integration of acupuncture & Chinese medicine with Western oncology.
Dr. Bunch helps patients become active participants in their personal health and wellness by encouraging exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, and positive thinking techniques.
I may be teaching them about traditional Chinese medicine, but my patients teach me every day. The teacher becomes the student and the student becomes the teacher.
~ Dr. Darin J. Bunch, DAOM, L.Ac.
Cancer Fighter Magazine Darin J. Bunch acupuncture article. Pacific Bridge Wellness acupuncture & Chinese medicine Santa Barbara
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Darin Bunch Top Doctor Acupuncture in oncology immunology
What's behind the name?
The Pacific Ocean bridges the East to the West. The strengths of one medicine can be the weakness of the other and vice versa. By integrating the modalities of both Eastern & Western medicines a Yin-Yang relationship can ensue creating a harmonious balance.
Why the seahorse?
Some say the peaceful seahorse symbolizes creativity, imagination, good luck, vigilance, grace, confidence and the power of the ocean.
Chinese cultures believed that the seahorse was a type of sea dragon, and as such they were revered for their power and thought to be symbols of good luck.
The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the seahorse was an attribute of the sea god Neptune/Poseidon and as such, the seahorse was considered a symbol of strength and power. Sailors have long viewed the seahorse as a good luck charm which carries a special meaning to those of us living on the coast.