A note on COVID-19

Due to the current risk of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, we encourage all patients who are sick, or experiencing symptoms such as fever, trouble breathing, coughing to call to reschedule your appointment at 1-916-287-0980. During this time we will be waiving our customary fees for late cancellations and rescheduling.

Chinese Medicine

The practice of Chinese Medicine includes many modalities.

At Phil Settels Acupuncture, patients can be helped with Acupuncture, Customized Herbal Formulas, Manual Therapy, and Nutritional and Lifestyle Counselling.

After suffering from rugby and other sports injuries, and chronic digestive issues, Phil experienced acupuncture and herbal medicine and his health finally began to turn around. This motivated him to leave his previous field of engineering and pursue a career in Chinese Medicine. 

Phil moved to Oakland, California and earned his Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS) in 2011. This is also where he met his wife, Shoanie. 

Inspired to dive deeper into Chinese Medicine, Phil visited teachers throughout the US and China, and in 2020 completed a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Phil specializes in treating pain and orthopedic conditions, as well as complex and chronic disease, such as autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, neurological conditions, endocrine disorders, etc. He loves herbal medicine and coming up with individualized formulas.

He teaches at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, and runs the doctorate program as Dean of Academics.

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