Jonathan’s path to a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine began during his undergraduate career at the University of San Diego.  While pursuing a minor in Eastern Philosophy, he had the unique honor of meeting with Dr. Yeshi Dhonden – personal physician to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama.  It was during this meeting, that Jonathan was introduced to the centuries old practice of Tibetan and Chinese Medicine – an experience that changed his life. 

Jonathan earned his Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. In 2006, he completed an externship in Diabetes and Chinese Herbology at the Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Sichuan Province of China.  Jonathan has undergone extensive additional training in the areas of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with Matt Callison at the Acusport Health Center in Ocean Beach, California.  In addition to his private practice, he is also currently the assistant instructor of several classes at Pacific College including “Human Anatomy”, “Ortho/Neurological Evaluation” and “The Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders.”

Jonathan’s training has included the treatment of athletes at the University of California’s (UCSD) Sports Medicine RIMAC center, Chronic Pain and Oncology patients at Rady Children’s Hospital, and military veterans at the annual “Stand Down” event in San Diego.  He has also volunteered his services during the “MS Challenge” and “Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk for a Cure” fundraisers.  Outside of the U.S., Jonathan has treated patients in clinics during his international travels in China, Australia and New Zealand. 

Jonathan specializes in Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Chinese Herbal Medicine.  He also enjoys integrating energetic healing, homeopathy and dietary and lifestyle recommendations whenever possible. 

When not treating patients, Jonathan is an avid outdoorsmen, musician and photographer.  During the winter months you can expect to find him on the constant search for the perfect line of untracked powder.