At a young age, inspired by my fascination with the sciences, philosophy, medicine, psychology, and the natural world around me, I knew early on that I wanted to become a doctor. Initially on a Pre-Med education track into college, different life directions evolved over the years. One thread that always remained constant was my passion for understanding and exploring the underlying elements and dynamics of medicine, healing modalities, the holistic sciences, human nature, quantum physics, spirituality, the Universe, and Western, Eastern and Energy Medicines. Divergent paths would lead me through more life experience and education, achieving a degree in Clinical Psychology and years working in the mental health field, then creating and running a small, non-healthcare related business. I’m grateful to say I found my way back to my first calling, to this wonderful profession I love, and to be of service to help my clients realize life balance and their best potential.
I received my MTOM/Acupuncture degree with honors from Emperor's College, one of the most prestigious and well respected Acupuncture and East Asian medicine colleges in the country. Following with more years of study, I earned my Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Emperor's College, with a specialization in Men's Health, Andrology and Male Fertility. The subject of my Doctoral Capstone/clinical research project was on the efficacy of Western and Traditional Medicine in the treatment of male factor infertility.
Dr. Bruce Gustafson, DAOM, is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in the State of California as well as having National Certification as a full Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM, the National Certification Agency.
Advanced training in Functional Blood Chemistry
Advanced training in Functional Brain Chemistry
Advanced training in Functional Endocrinology
Advanced training in treating Andropause conditions
Advanced training in TCM Oncology
Advanced training in Aroma Acu-point Therapy
Advanced clinical training at Shanghai TCM University
and Longhua Hospital in China, 2019
Clinical Mentorship and case observation at Keck Medicine/USC Department of Urology, 2018-2020
In addition to my practice, I was the Associate Dean of the Masters Program at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, CA. from 2017-25. I also teach as a faculty member and lecturer, instructing students and future practitioners in our profession.
I am a participating member of the following professional organizations: the American Society of Andrology (ASA); the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR); the Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR); the American Society of Acupuncture (ASA); Executive Board member of the California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) 2017-2023. My clinical research project, Collaboration Between Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Male Infertility, was published in the 2021 edition of the Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (JAIM).
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