Our Practitioners

Loki Doan, L.Ac., D.A.O.M, Diplomat of Oriental Medicine

Loki is a California board certified acupuncturist and has been practicing since 2008, when he received his Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM). In 2017 he  completed his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (D.A.O.M.) from Five Branches University.  In 2018 he became a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine & is nationally certified through the NCCAOM. Loki is both California & Colorado board approved & licensed to work in both states as an acupuncturist. His approach to treating patients generally include acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, massage, exercise therapy to improve functional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being.    

He cultivated his acupuncture skills specializing in pain management with a collaborative team of doctors and specialists in Santa Cruz.  In 2011, he became a part of the original team of owners at Communi-Qi Acupuncture.  Here he specializes in all internal and external medical conditions, including pain, hormone balancing, fertility, emotional disorders, addiction, side effects treatments for cancer and weight loss.    

Loki holds a Master’s in Medical Qi Gong. He went to China in 2008 & in 2010 was annoited as a Daoist priest within the lineage of the 81st Daoist sect in Longhu (“Dragon and Tiger”) Mountain at the Celestial Master’s Mansion in Southern China’s Jiangxi Province. Loki is also a long term in Buddhist practitioner of the Longchen Nyingtik lineage, which he practices everyday help balance physical, mental and spiritual well being.  Along with this he Loves to enjoy time with his daughter Madeline, who he frequently visits in Denver CO!  Finally his passion for the surf, ocean and mountains helps overflow his life with an abundance of Joy! 

 Education never stops with Loki. He also Offers Functional Medicine after having completed certification courses offered through the renowned IFM.org (Institute of Functional Medicine Online), Functional Medicine Fast Track & Dr. Kharrazian Institute of Functional Medicine to name a few! He continues to study functional medicine from other leaders in the industry to keep up with the latest in medical approaches, technology, R&D to sharpen his skills and offer You the most!