Daniel’s path to acupuncture was deeply personal. During his years as an avid runner and weightlifter, he endured chronic ankle instability that led to multiple reconstructive surgeries and persistent postoperative pain. Conventional therapies and medication offered little relief. After his casts were removed, he tried acupuncture—and the results were transformative. The pain that had kept him awake at night diminished dramatically after just one session, eliminating his need for heavy pain medication. That experience became the foundation of his life’s pursuit of excellence with treatment of orthopedics  and continues to shape his passion for learning, and empathy for every patient who walks through the door.