Paul Gamache, L.Ac., MSTOM
California Licensed Acupuncturist and Clinical Herbalist
National Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Member, American College of Sports Medicine
President and Founder, The Herban Pharmer
Paul received his Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He has pursued additional studies of Chinese medical classics with Dr. J. Min Fan and Z’ev Rosenberg, including the Nei Jing, Shang Han Lun, and Pi Wei Lun, as well as Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese language. Paul is currently a student of alchemist and Cherokee herbalist David Winston, RH, (AHG).
In 2006, Paul studied in Chengdu, China, where he completed internships in Diabetes, Pediatrics, and Oncology.
He has treated patients in a variety of settings including:
Pacific College Clinic San Diego Downtown Senior’s Clinic Rady Children’s Hospital in Oncology and Pain Management UCSD’s RIMAC Sports Training Facility Acusport Health CenterComplementing his Chinese Medicine practice, Paul has studied western herbalism and Ayurveda. This broad knowledge of herbal medicine expands his clinical success with his own patients. Acupuncturists and other health professionals often consult with him when they are faced with difficult cases.
He has successfully treated men and women of all ages with a variety of complaints, and is one of only a few acupuncturists that regularly treats children, gently and effectively. One of his own children was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at an early age, and this direct and daily experience gives Paul a unique understanding of managing this disease as both a parent and a clinician.
As an avid athlete, coach, and outdoorsman, Paul has experience on both sides of a variety of injuries. This experience combined with his extensive study of sports medicine, provides the foundation for a thorough and well-rounded approach in his treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition to working with patients on relieving pain and correcting the functional imbalances, he also has the education and experience to monitor nutrition and training regimens.
Patients are usually treated with both acupuncture and herbal medicine, along with nutritional, emotional, and lifestyle considerations. Paul owns and maintains one of the largest private herbal pharmacies on the west coast, and he provides herbal-only consultations to his patients who wish not to have acupuncture.
In addition to his clinical practice, Paul is the president, founder and co-owner of The Herban Pharmer, an online resource for unique and effective herbal solutions and information.
“Paul is professional and authentically compassionate… Highly recommended.” Read More