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Biography

Dawit Assefa, L.Ac, MAOM

1999 Bachelors of Science
Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA

2005 Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, TX

Email Dawit: admin@acupuncturenova.com
Phone: (571) 349 – 9049

Dawit has a B.S. degree from Virginia Tech University and a Master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (M.A.O.M) from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA) in Austin, TX. Dawit is trained in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He is board certified in Acupuncture and licensed in Virginia. He is also board certified in Clinical Herbal Medicine. Dawit treats many conditions such as gynecological disorders/infertility, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders and internal medicine.

Chinese Medicine is a great tool in treating women’s health issues and Dawit has helped many women over the years with gynecological issues and infertility. Dawit is a former fellow with the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) and is well seasoned in treating women’s health issues.

Dawit is also trained and certified in Chinese Tuina Massage and received his training with Tom Bisio in New York. Chinese Tuina Massage is very effective alongside Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in treating back pain, neck pain, sciatica and other musculoskeletal issues . Exercises and/or stretches are often given as homework to resolve these issues as well.

Dawit incorporates Neuro-Acupuncture techniques to help those suffering from stroke, TBI, MS, Parkinson’s, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury and other neurological issues. Dawit received his training and certification in Neuro-Acupuncture with Dr. Jason and Linda Hao in Santa Fe, NM.

Dawit studied Tong Ren Therapy under Tom Tam as well as Medical Qigong to help patients that are dealing with the most difficult conditions like Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer and Hepatitis C. Dawit completed his certification in Reflexology at the American Academy of Reflexology in Los Angeles, CA with Bill Flocco. Dawit knows that an unhealthy lifestyle will slow down the healing process so he incorporates lifestyle counseling into his sessions. He combines these therapies to provide one of the most powerful and well rounded treatments you’ll ever experience. Most people walk away feeling relief from their symptoms after their very first treatment!

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