Gavin Garcia, L.Ac.
Gavin Garcia, L.Ac. was formally trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and bodywork at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the International Professional School of Bodywork.  In addition, he has been mentored by Adrian Bean and Rick Gold to assist them in their practices at PCOH since 2015.  He integrates his backgrounds in Sports Medicine and Behavioral Science with traditional
therapeutic methods to create a treatment approach that is unique to each individual.  Emphasis is placed on addressing anatomy & physiology to treat pain and dysfunction, via manual techniques including: Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, acupuncture & moxibustion, as well as
​cupping and gua sha.  As a Certified Herbalist, Gavin prescribes formulas and tinctures in conjunction with nutritional supplementation to help patients achieve optimal health. 

​Other history:
  • 2016 Dominican Republic medical volunteer with The Global Clinic 
  • Certified Yoga Instructor 
  • Annual volunteer Mauli Ola Foundation for pediatric cystic fibrosis 
  • Course completion peripheral nerve manipulation: lower body (Barral Institute)
  • Course completion peripheral nerve manipulation: upper body (Barral Institute)
  • Course completion neuromeningeal manipulation: trauma (Barral Institute)
  • Course completion visceral manipulation: liver, gallbladder, stomach & intestines (Barral Institute)
  • Demonstration of techniques for Setai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu book by Richard Gold
  • Martial Artist, practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Sports Medicine recovery & performance with WSL athletes 2018 winter season
  • Habla español 
  • Fala português