Brandon Benjamin, DACM, AEMP, LAc, LMT
Brandon is a licensed acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner and licensed massage therapist providing holistic healthcare in Olympia, Washington. He offers acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal medicine to support pain management, stress management, health and wellness. His primary areas of focus are acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, headaches, migraines, chronic stress, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care.
His acupuncture style is gentle and effective, incorporating Japanese acupuncture techniques that are helpful for those who are sensitive or new to receiving acupuncture. Massage and bodywork therapies are offered with acupuncture treatments or on their own, including acupressure, shiatsu, tuina, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and infrared heat. Additional support is offered with lifestyle guidance, herbal medicine, and relaxation techniques.
Brandon received a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a massage therapy diploma from East West College of the Healing Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College. He is an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which includes acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywork therapy.
His acupuncture style is gentle and effective, incorporating Japanese acupuncture techniques that are helpful for those who are sensitive or new to receiving acupuncture. Massage and bodywork therapies are offered with acupuncture treatments or on their own, including acupressure, shiatsu, tuina, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and infrared heat. Additional support is offered with lifestyle guidance, herbal medicine, and relaxation techniques.
Brandon received a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a massage therapy diploma from East West College of the Healing Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College. He is an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which includes acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywork therapy.
Education & Credentials
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
• Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
• Herbalist Training Program - The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine
• Massage Therapy Diploma - East West College of the Healing Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology - The Evergreen State College
• Licensed Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Practitioner (LAc, AEMP)
- Washington State Department of Health - AC61665597
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Washington State Department of Health - MA70044229
• Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) - Oregon Medical Board - AC203200
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Oregon Board of Massage Therapists - LMT17812
• Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Asian Bodywork Therapy)
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Professional Member of Oregon Association of Acupuncturists
• Professional Member of American Society of Acupuncturists
• Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
• Herbalist Training Program - The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine
• Massage Therapy Diploma - East West College of the Healing Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology - The Evergreen State College
• Licensed Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Practitioner (LAc, AEMP)
- Washington State Department of Health - AC61665597
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Washington State Department of Health - MA70044229
• Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) - Oregon Medical Board - AC203200
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Oregon Board of Massage Therapists - LMT17812
• Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Asian Bodywork Therapy)
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Professional Member of Oregon Association of Acupuncturists
• Professional Member of American Society of Acupuncturists