Dr. Sean Going, DACM, LAc
Dr. Sean Going, DACM, LAc
His background in mental healthcare, coupled with his studies in both spiritual and religious themes, greatly enrich his practice of Asian Medicine and enable him to treat patients on multiple levels beyond managing only their symptoms.
Dr. Sean began his career in healthcare working as a clinical case manager for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses. During his years as a clinical case manager, he began studying Chinese Medicine.
In 2007, he entered his graduate studies as a full-time Masters Candidate at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ASAOM). In 2009, he completed ASAOMs optional Tuina Chinese Medical Bodywork program and was certified as a practitioner of Tuina (Traditional Chinese Medical Massage).
In 2010, Dr. Sean completed ASAOM's Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a comprehensive, full-time, four-year program (condensed into three years) for Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. At graduation, Sean was awarded special recognitions of "Highest Distinction" for academic achievements and presented with ASAOM's Outstanding Leadership Award.
Following his graduation, Dr. Sean elected to travel to Haikou, China so that he may attend a clinical internship as a full-time Doctor of Traditional Chinese. At the Haikou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, he witnessed or assisted in over 2,600 treatments.
Dr. Sean achieved a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Health Sciences in 2020.
Ranging from 16 month-old infants to 96 year-old adults, Dr. Sean has assisted numerous patients either directly or as a consult, with a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, other mental health conditions, pain, digestive disorders, menstrual irregularities, menopause, headaches, fatigue, relationship challenges and physical or emotional trauma.
Professional and approachable, Dr. Sean looks forward to spending his time with you to both help and encourage you in your journey to find the healthiest and happiest expressions of who you are.