Experience
Known affectionately as the “Mind, Body Soul Mechanic,” Todd is an Acupuncturist and Physician of Chinese Medicine, Performance and Life Coach, and Master Body Worker. Relocating to Boulder in the fall of 2011, Todd brings over 30 years of experience in the Cycling, Fitness, and Wellness industries to the Front Range. Growing up in California, he developed a deep passion for bicycling; Todd has ridden or raced every bike from BMX to Road, Mountain, and Cyclo-Cross, and he’s even spun around the Track. Additionally, Todd has been an Alpine and Water Skier for many years.
Todd began working on competitive athletes while studying at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon in the late ’90s. Then while working on his BS at Occidental College, Todd explored the mind-body connection by conducting independent research for the Kinesiology Department regarding the “Psycho-Physiological impact of Swedish massage,” and dove deeper into body movement by researching the “Biomechanics of Varying Bicycle Seat Heights.” Additionally, while at Oxy, Todd pursued a minor in Comparative Religious Philosophy with a particular emphasis in Buddhism & Taoism and began a regular practice of Meditation and Tai Chi.
Philosophy
Finding an elegant harmony in his clinical practice between Western Science and the Mind/Body/Spirit perspective of the East, Todd completed his Masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University in Los Angeles in 2006. Then in 2009 he became a Diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics (1 of less than 1000 in the US) and now has decades of experience treating Orthopedic and Sports related injuries. Todd has been blessed to work with the world’s Elite Professional Tri-athletes, Top Professional Road/Cross/MTB and Track Cyclists, Top Mixed Martial Artists, NBA Players, Major Leaguers, AVP athletes, and many other amateur and elite level athletes.
More recently, Todd has been working with the American Institute of Psychiatry in Traditional Chinese Medicine to bring the ancient traditions of Taoist Five Element Shen (Spirit) Medicine back to the forefront of natural treatment of Mental Health Disorders.
Beyond the clinic and classroom settings, Todd is currently working on developing an integrated education curriculum for Acupuncturist and Massage Therapists, working to publish his first book, and will be giving regular lectures, seminars, and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics. Additionally, Todd is a registered non-denominational minister and occasionally officiates weddings.
Specialties
Acupuncture, Mind-Body-Soul Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and Psychiatry, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Perinatal Treatment to support Childbirth, Tui Na, Deep Tissue & NeuroMuscular Therapy, and Energy Medicine (Reiki, QiGong, & Polarity).
Professional Certifications
Diplomat of Oriental Medicine National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (May 2016)
Acupuncture License #1777, State of Colorado (2012)
Diplomat of Acupuncture #150895, National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (2012)
Certified Massage Therapist #11833, State of Colorado (March 2011)
Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, NCBTMB (2010)
Diplomat, National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics (July 2009)
Acupuncture License # 11518, California Acupuncture Board (2007)
Certified Personal Trainer #98955, American Council on Exercise (2004)
Certified Massage Therapist # 100657, City of Los Angeles (2002)
Certified Instructor for Postsecondary and Vocational Education, State of California (2002)
Licensed Massage Therapist, Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (1998)
Certified Chiropractic Assistant, Oregon Board of Chiropractors (1997)