After earning a BA in pyscholgy at San Francisco State University, Lloyd G. Wright, L.Ac., was trained at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA, completing his education as an acupuncturist and herbalist in January of 1985. Since that time he has continued to do extensive private training with master acupuncturist and herbalist Dr. Lam Kong. He has been an active member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine, the Arizona Society for Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, California Certified Acupuncturist Association and the California State Oriental Medicine Association.

Mr. Wright has further extended his education by earning a Diplomate from the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics (NBAO). He served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (Acupuncture) for Worker’s Compensation injuries in California, and is certified to do disability evaluation by the NBAO. He specializes in allergies, influenza, digestive disorders, pain, soft tissue injuries, the evaluation of injured workers and has been in full time private practice for over nineteen years. 

 

Additionally, he served the community as one of Governor Wilson’s appointees to the Acupuncture Board of the State of California. The Board oversees licensing, educational standards, legislation, and enforcement issues for Acupuncturists in the State of California.  During his term from 1993 to 1999, his role on the Acupuncture Board has included Vice Chair, Chair of the Exam Committee, and Chair of the Enforcement Committee.

 

In the area of education and research he has also served on a scientific review panel for the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NIH), assisted the Accerdiation Commission of Acupuncture and Orierntal Medicine (ACAOM) as a site visitor, the California Acupuncture Board, and the California State Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, with the review of acupuncture schools for State approval. He also assisted the Industrial Medical Council in writing the examination for Acupuncture Qualified Medical Evaluators, and conducted many Qualified Medical Exams for injured workers.

 

Mr. Wright worked as the Academic Dean of the RainStar University, College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. His responsibilities included complete oversight of the program and acquisition of candidacy status with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, as recognized by the Department of Education. He also held the position of Dean and taught orthopedic testing for the East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

 

 

After four years of higher education at Rainstar University in Scottsdale, Arizona, David received his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) degree in 2003.  Upon graduation, David received the Student of the Year award from Rainstar University's College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 

 

David is nationally board certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCCAOM) and is licensed by the state of Arizona to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.  His national organization memberships include the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) and the AOM Alliance.

 

David has been in private practice since June of 2003.  He is devoted to accurate assessment and outstanding treatment using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the benefit of his patients.

 

He has successfully treated patients suffering from fibromyalgia, orthopedic conditions, allergies, arthritis, gastro-intestinal dysfunction, migraine headache, and various other health concerns.