Darin J. Bunch, MTCM, LAc

Darin J. Bunch, M.T.C.M, L.Ac, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Seattle University and attended the renowned Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine where he earned the degree of Master Traditional Chinese Medicine (M.T.C.M.) – the equivalent of earning master’s degrees in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

He is certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and has studied and practiced complementary and alternative therapies for more than a decade including meditation, Qigong and Taiji Chuan.

Darin has lectured at the University of Washington Medical School, Gilda’s Club, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and numerous public and professional conferences on topics including managing cancer with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, the integration of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Western oncology, and the role of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in healing and health. Darin has taught student interns from Bastyr University and the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Mr. Bunch is a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine and has written articles for local and national newsletters.

“I empower each patient to passionately participate in their healthcare and in doing so, they are more mentally, physically and spiritually able to combat cancer and further enhance overall well being from a more comprehensive and holistic approach of Eastern and Western traditional oncology therapies,” Mr. Bunch states. “The body has an innate ability to support and strive towards health and wellness. With a combination of modalities offered at SCTWC, people can select noninvasive measures appropriate to their needs along with the potent primary care of western medical oncology.”