Daniel Metzger, DACM, L.Ac.

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Navigating your health issues can be a monumental task and a worrying process. I'm dedicated to helping you chart a path based on your health goals. I closely monitor your progress throughout the program to ensure the highest probability of success. I use an integrative approach from my Western and Eastern medical experience to find the root cause

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Functional medicine appointments are offered via videoconferencing or telephone for convenience. After setting up your initial appointment, you’ll fill out intake forms to collect your health history.

The initial appointment lasts up to 60 minutes and will focus on your goals and symptoms. Targeted questions will be asked to uncover their root cause. I will also start making lifestyle recommendations and may prescribe supplements that don’t require lab results. At the end of the initial appointment, I typically order 1-4 labs, which will be shipped to your home.

Once the lab results come in a follow-up visit will be scheduled to discuss results and create a wellness program.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Acupuncture
• Botanical Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Degree

DACM

Professional Associations

Institute for Functional Medicine

Board Certification

California Acupuncture Board (CAB), NCCAOM

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module