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Acupuncture

Chris Hammond L.Ac, M.Ac. is passionate about helping people live a spiritually connected, emotionally balanced and physically thriving life. Chris has helped people with a variety of health issues ranging from chronic pain to anxiety to depression, to infertility to digestive disorders.

Chris’ interest in eastern medicine began while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sri Lanka in 1994. He remained in South Asia through 2000 and became a serious student of meditation and yoga. After creating a radically new lifestyle based on wellness during this time and seeing amazing benefits, Chris became inspired to base his career path on helping others create their health and purpose in their life.

He holds his Master in Acupuncture Degree from the Tai Sophia Institute. He had the privilege of being taught by some of the worlds most distinguished acupuncture practitioners during the 3.5 year program. Chris also holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon.

In addition, Chris holds a 200 hour yoga Teachers Certificate from the Yoga Center of Columbia. He is also very knowledgeable about nutrition and the role it plays in health. He coaches his patients on establishing healthy habits that will support them to live well.

Click here to download How to Thrive in the Modern World, A Layperson’s Guide to Chinese Medicine, an ebook by Chris Hammond and Kevin Doherty.

Chris is an in-network practitioner with Blue Cross.