Our Practitioners
Daniel L. Rasmussen, EAMP, LAc, Dipl. OM.
Daniel Rasmussen is licensed to practice Acupuncturist in the state of Washington and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as an Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. He graduated from Bastyr University in 2008 with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
This program is a comprehensive training in traditional differential diagnosis and proper treatment. A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is required to complete four academic years of education at the master’s degree level in an Oriental Medicine Program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) must demonstrate professional competency by passing NCCAOM certification examinations in Foundations of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture with Point Location, Chinese Herbology, and Biomedicine.
“My first exposure to this medicine occurred when I was growing up and saw my mom go through the years of unnecessary medications that left her in a state of mental fog, emotional stagnation and extreme fatigue. She found an Acupuncturist who put her on a liver cleanse along with Acupuncture treatments and was able to get her off of all of her medications. Long story short, I got my mom back and she continues to be one of the inspirations of my life! This had a huge impact on me and I fell in love with this amazing medicine!
My interests involve any rigorous outdoors activities; hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, cycling, swimming. I love Mexican, Italian food and enjoy cooking at home with fresh organic ingredients. My family is extraordinarily important to me and I consider some of my closest friends as family!”
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” –Joseph Campbell
Previous internships
- Bastyr Center for Natural Health
- Harborview Medical Center - HIV/AIDS, chronic fatigue | fibromyalgia
- Carolyn Downs Medical Clinic
- Highline Medical Cancer Care Center
- Providence Mt. Saint Vincent Nursing Home
- Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai China
Affiliations
- Foundation for Wellness Professionals
- Washington Acupuncture and Asian Medicine Association (WAAMA)
- City of Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Mathew Bliss, Licensed Massage Therapist
Mathew Bliss is a licensed massage therapist that graduated from Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts in June of 2011. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutrition, and the Culinary Arts at Bastyr University. In addition to that, he has furthered his training in Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.), which uses the inner intelligence of the patient to encourage natural healing, and synchronization of the subconscious and conscious brain. When he has free time, he likes to ride bikes, run, cook, swim, yoga, meditation, and travel. He believes when the unconscious pattern is unlocked that is when true healing occurs.
Nicole Johnson, L.Ac., EAMP
Nicole Johnson is a certified Diplomat of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in 2009.
Nicole worked in the fields of nursing and emergency medicine prior to studying acupuncture, providing a strong western compliment to her eastern medical practice. Coupling Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with an in depth knowledge of the human anatomy, Nicole assists patients in improving their quality of life by eliminating pain & discomfort. She has attended several conferences on musculoskeletal pain management. In private practice Nicole focuses on the use of acupuncture and herbs in fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.