About Drake.
About Drake Criswell, D.T.C.M., Lic. Ac.
Drake Criswell has over 35 years experience in the health care profession. His vast knowledge and experience in Oriental Medicine provide him with a clear understanding of what type of therapies work best for each individual. Careful evaluation and consideration is given to each patient; as to their needs, comfort level, and medical condition.
Drake Criswell is a Diplomat of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Massage Therapist, Meditation and Chi Gong exercises. In addition, Drake also has extensive studies in Diet Exercise and Meditation. Having been involved in competing sports all his life he has a passion for maintaining muscle strength , proper nutrition lifestyle choices and conditioning for a higher quality of life especially as we age makes him a great source of information in these areas.
In 1987 he graduated from the Body Therapy Institute, where he undertook intensive study in mind-body inter-relatedness. He also focused his undergraduate work in social and biological sciences at North Carolina State University. In 1992 he graduated from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he studied under third generation TCM physician Dr. Su Liang Ku. Drake Criswell is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncturist and is licensed by the State of North Carolina. He is also a long standing member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Drake Criswell is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncturist and is licensed by the State of North Carolina. He is also a long standing member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. His lifelong interest in spiritual concepts took him to India where he studied meditation (Surat Shabd Yoga) and was initiated a Satsungi.
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