Dr. Galen Wilson, DACM, MSTCM, C.SMA, L.Ac
Dr. Galen Wilson is a Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist and holds both Doctorate and Masters degrees in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM).
Growing up the son of two acupuncturists, Dr. Galen Wilson had plenty of first hand experience with acupuncture and Chinese medicine throughout his life. However, it was not until his junior year studying entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles that he decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine.
After graduating from ACTCM in 2018, Dr. Galen Wilson obtained licensure from both the California Acupuncture Board and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Since establishing himself on the Central Coast, Dr. Wilson has completed both the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program and the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program. Galen is passionate about helping people of all ages and athletic backgrounds getting out of pain and restoring maximal function to their bodies.
Dr. Galen Wilson has also extensively studied the use and application of Chinese herbal medicine, and utilizes nutraceuticals, Functional Blood Chemistry and Functional Nutrition to address a wide variety of internal pathologies. Their powerful effects on treating the internal environment of the body has been paramount to Dr. Wilson’s success in treating all manner of internal medical conditions in his practice.
In his free time, Dr. Wilson loves surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and eating.
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Achievements & Continuing Education
THE ROAD TO EXPERTISE
2018
Doctorate Degree, Masters Degree
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2019
California Acupuncture Board Certified
California Acupuncture Licensing Board
2019
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
NCCAOM — National Board Certification
2020
Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Apprenticeship
2023
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program
Advanced SMAC Curriculum
2023
Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist
Elite Clinical Specialization
2024
SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 & 2
Functional Movement Screening & Assessment
2025
David Grey Rehab: Lower Limb Biomechanics
Lower Limb Biomechanics & Rehabilitation
2025
Mazin Al-Khafaji: Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis
Advanced TCM Clinical Management
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