David Lerner LAc, MTCM
David has been a Licensed Acupuncturist in Washington state since 1994, specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and integrative/functional medicine. His approach blends the wisdom of Asian medicine with a holistic, evidence-based approach to support optimal well-being.
David is passionate about helping individuals identify the cause of their symptoms, utilizing all available resources to support them, while figuring out the most effective interventions to prevent, manage or reverse disease. With an extensive referral network and a deep understanding of integrative and conventional medical approaches, he works closely with both holistic and allopathic practitioners to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
His practice is well suited for individuals committed to optimizing their health, slowing their biological age and increasing their health-span.
Acupuncture/Asian Medicine
David utilizes Neuropuncture, a neuroscience based acupuncture system, integrating electro-acupuncture and myofascial release techniques with Asian medicine meridian theory. Additionally, he’s trained in acupuncture point injection therapy (PIT), which uses procaine or other substances to help release myofascial trigger/motor points, consistent with the practice of Asian medicine.
His practice focuses on treating:
- acute and chronic pain conditions
- neurological disorders
- mood disorders
- digestive health concerns
- gynecological conditions
Functional Medicine
David also offers functional medicine consultations under the medical supervision of a physician at Heart of Wellness. With a focus on identifying and addressing the root cause of illness, his treatments incorporate diet, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, nutrigenomics and lifestyle interventions. His approach is rooted in in-depth lab analysis, enabling him to develop customized treatment plans, tailored to each patient’s individual biochemistry.
His practice focuses on treating:
- preventative cardiology (arterial health, lipid management)
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- prevention/treatment of cognitive decline
- metabolic health (metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes)
- chronic infections (including reactivated EBV and long covid)
- disease prevention
- various digestive, hormonal, neurological and autoimmune conditions
Education & Training
- Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (M.TCM), Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM), 1994
- TCM post-graduate training, Beijing Cancer Institute and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Trained with doctors specializing in oncology, gynecology, gastroenterology and dermatology, 1997
- Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition, Huntington College of Health Sciences, 2010
- ETMS Integrative medical system training with Nutritionist and Master Herbalist Donnie Yance and Dwight McKee, MD, (2009 – 2020)
- Functional Medicine Clinical Apprenticeship, The Hirsch Center for integrative Medicine. David worked alongside Evan Hirsch, MD, where he gained extensive functional medicine experience. (2010-2015)
- The Bredesen Protocol (ReCODE 1 training), an evidence-based treatment designed to prevent or improve cognitive decline, taught by Dale Bredesen, MD, 2016
- Certified Wahl’s Protocol Practitioner, trained by Terry Wahls, MD Clinically validated nutritional and lifestyle program for neurological, autoimmune, and metabolic disorders, 2020
Academic/Clinical Experience
- Clinical faculty, NIAOM, (2000-2003)
- Herbalist, Kang Wen Community Clinic for chronic illnesses, (1999-2002)
- Guest Lecturer, Jade Institute and Bastyr University (2003-2014)
Publications
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Uses in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Perspectives in Gastroenterology, 2000
- Health Benefits of vitamin D, Puget Sound Oncology Nursing Journal, 2009
David practices at the Heart of Wellness clinic, seeing functional medicine patients on Mondays and Wednesdays (under the direct supervision of a staff physician), and acupuncture patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday. Call us at 360-570-0401 for more details.
