Geoff Thomas, DAOM, L.Ac., C.SMA
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
Founder of Tripoint Holistic Therapy
Geoff Thomas’ unique interest in acupuncture began in high school, when he formed a club in Eastern Ideas. His club took a field trip to Chinatown in Los Angeles, where he received his first acupuncture treatment, and this solidified his lifetime goal to study and practice Chinese medicine.
Meanwhile, Geoff’s stepfather was battling cancer and Geoff observed that the dispassionate clinical services his stepfather received did not address patient health as an integrated system. This influenced Geoff to further explore the potential of Eastern healing arts, which are rooted in noninvasive, compassionate care, and in recognizing the mind, body, and spirit of the person.
His exposure to Eastern medicine sparked interest in meditation and in the cultures of Asia, which led to a trip to Thailand where he experienced Buddhism as a living practice. Subsequent trips to China, Japan, and Vietnam for medical training also contributed to his depth of knowledge in Eastern modalities and philosophies. In his practice, Geoff integrates principles from these cultures to create a calming environment where patients are heard and feel empowered to work towards their health goals.
Geoff enjoys hiking, reading, meditation and practicing yoga.
Degrees:
- Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles
- Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of California, Santa Cruz
Training:
- Vietnamese acupuncture, Dr. Marc Mezard, Sino-Franco-Vietnamien des Médecines Traditionnelles Orientales, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Classical Chinese acupuncture, Dr. Wang Ju-Yi, Applied Channel Theory Research Center, Beijing, China
- Acupuncture, herbs, tui na; Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Pulse diagnosis, Dr. Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, Hacienda Heights, CA
- Sports medicine, Matt Callison, L.Ac., and David Wells, D.C., L.Ac., CA
- Tibetan medicine and healing arts, Dr. Lobsang Dhondup, San Diego, CA
- Holistic Health Practitioner, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA
Certifications:
- Sports Medicine Acupuncture®, AcuSport Education
- Gua sha, under Arya Nielsen, Ph.D
Memberships:
- American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- California State Oriental Medical Association
- California Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Association
Awards:
- Best Acupuncture, San Diego A-list, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Top 5 Best Acupuncture, CityBeat Best of San Diego, 2013, 2014, 2015
- 3 Best Acupuncture in San Diego CA, https://threebestrated.com, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
