About Us
Phil started his health and
fitness career as a competitive athlete. Throughout most of
his life competing as goalkeeper in soccer, a place kicker in football, surfing and cycling. Growing up in a small beach town (Cardiff by-the-sea) North San Diego County, Phil has been recognized as an
outstanding student athlete in both team and individual sports.
Finishing his undergraduate degree
in Health Science nearly twenty years ago, Phil continued his career as a
Certified Personal Trainer. With now more than 16 years of experience, he has furthered his education by completing his Masters Degree and medical
internship in Oriental Medicine, from Emperors’ College in Los Angeles Ca, finished
his medical externship at the UCLA Ashe Center and logged over 15,000 hours of clinical
and practical experience.
He is certified by the Council of Colleges of
Oriental Medicine, and the AOA (Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture) in Los
Angeles California.
As the Founding Principle of
Acu-Fit.com eight years ago, Phil practices a full scope of general Acupuncture
for, headaches, stress, insomnia, arthritis, common cold, sports and fitness
therapeutics. Including musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, ligament
sprains and strains, joint pain and muscle
stiffness. He has a keen interest in getting his patients back to their
optimum level of activity through strength, conditioning and non-surgical
pain relief proven safe and effective.
Furthermore, receiving honors for his scholastic achievements and athleticism, he reached collegiate status in football and semi-professional levels in soccer. Enduring sports related injuries, it has given him an edge in the programs he offers. Phil continues to strive for excellence as a performance enthusiast assisting as many people as possible to reach their overall health and fitness goals.
Phil presents himself as a unique practitioner, by combining his
rare expertise in Western and Eastern Science, his respected communicative
skills, down to earth demeanor and application of techniques. His collective
enthusiasm and interests in integrating the strengths of conventional and alternative
medicine is provided to maximize balance, flexibility, strength performance and
spiritual well being.
