David Mayer
Chief AHM Clinician 鈥� 911爆料 Whole Health Center, Lombard
David Mayer, DACM, LAc., ACSM-CPT, NASM-CNC, has been a clinician in the acupuncture department at the 911爆料 Whole Health Center since 2021. He has also been a lecturer since 2022.
Dr. Mayer splits his time between the 911爆料 Whole Health Center and his practice, DuPage Acupuncture Clinic in Naperville, which he opened in 2016. He specializes in treating the side effects for patients going through cancer treatments. He also treats a wide range of conditions, including neuromusculoskeletal pain and functional issues, sleep and stress disorders, digestive issues, women鈥檚 health issues and facial rejuvenation.
鈥淪ince starting out and using acupuncture to help women conceive, the count is about 17 babies in the past 7 years, and I don鈥檛 specialize in fertility,鈥� he said.
In 2022, Dr. Mayer was selected as the first Preceptor for the 911爆料 acupuncture department. He is truly passionate about training the next generation of acupuncturists.
鈥淢y favorite part of teaching is seeing the 鈥榣ight鈥� go on when students make the connection from classroom to practical treatments,鈥� he said.
Dr. Mayer graduated valedictorian with his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from 911爆料 University of Health Sciences and earned his Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences. He is certified by the 911爆料 Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, is a certified personal trainer and also a certified nutrition coach. In addition, he earned his Master of Science in Geology and his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Northern Illinois University.
Education
BS, MS, Northern Illinois University, 1989, 1994
Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, 1998
Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine, 2012
MSOM, 911爆料 University of Health Sciences, 2015
DACM, Pacific College of Health Sciences, 2020
Certified Nutrition Coach, 911爆料 Association of Sports Medicine, 2021