Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Chapa.
Dr. Chapa is a U.S. Navy Veteran & Proudly served as a Corpsman (Marine Medic) from 1995-2004. Hospital Corpsmen are also known as “Docs” since they are the primary medical providers on the field. He provided battlefield first-aid and medical treatment to U.S. Marines and worked in several Emergency Rooms where he learned the foundations of Western medicine. Carlos learned many aspects of Emergency Medicine and loved helping the sick and injured, however, he felt that treating the disease rather than the person is where “modern” allopathic medicine falls short, especially for treating chronic conditions.
After proudly serving on active duty, he worked as a paramedic and continued his studies (pre-med, philosophy and Chinese language). He was introduced to Chinese Medicine after studying abroad in China and immediately knew he had found his calling when he saw the amazing & INSTANT results treating strokes and paralysis. After returning to the U.S., he followed this interest and studied at the Dongguk University of Oriental Medicine, where he received his Master’s Degree of Science in Oriental Medicine. He then continued his studies for the next six years and received his Doctor of Philosophy in Oriental Medicine (PhD).
During his studies and after graduating, he has completed several hospital externships and residency programs in South Korea. He was fully sponsored by Dongguk University to study at one of the world’s first hospitals incorporating both Eastern and Western medicine.
In 2015, Dr. Chapa was invited by the world famous Dr. Shin (founder and president of Jaseng Hospital) to train with him personally in S. Korea. This was the first time a western foreigner has been invited. He trained in many techniques Jaseng is famous for: treating Spinal & Joint problems and conditions (that in the past, surgery was the only option) using non-surgical techniques having a 92%+ yearly success rate treating over 600,000 patients a year. Dr. Chapa communicates frequently and continues to study with Dr. Shin and his amazing doctors at Jaseng.
In 2016, he completed his Naturopathic Doctorate Degree and found that combining the best of eastern/western medicine, patients would benefit the most.
In 2017, he was invited to Japan to train under Senior Acupuncturist Master Dr. Takeshi Kitagawa and learned his specialized cosmetic technique, treating and reducing fine lines, wrinkles and acupuncture “face-lifts” with Amazing Results!
He also volunteers for the Global Acupuncture Project (*Doctors without Borders*) and travels to Mexico at least twice a year to volunteer and teach students basic Acupuncture techniques.
As a Dallas native, he is glad to be back and is very excited about introducing Integrative & Eastern Medicine to the Dallas area!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Opening one’s own business is not easy, especially when you are starting brand new.
In 2009, the clinic was simply not doing well financially and I had a decision to make.
Try to keep my house, close the practice and go back to nursing OR “burn the boats” – as in Failure is not an option and devote 100% of my time and effort to my clinic.
Even though I could not keep up with my home payments and my house eventually was foreclosed, I now realize it was the right decision.
Please tell us about Acupuncture & Integrative Medical Center.
We are one of the very few clinics in the entire country that treat very difficult cases with a very high success rate using safe, natural and time-tested treatments.
We have seen amazing results and treat a variety of conditions such as severe acne, bells palsy, chronic pain, serious eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa & macular degeneration and even cosmetic treatments for wrinkles!
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Dream bigger, take more chances, ask others for help and keep growing my knowledge.
Contact Info:
- Address: 9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy E #1000
Irving, TX 7506318601 LBJ #501
Mesquite, TX 751504090 Mapleshade Ln.
Plano, TX 75093 - Website: www.aimc-dfw.com
- Phone:972.444.0660
- Email: info@aimc-dfw.com
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