Chad Bachman OMD

Chad Bachman is an Oriental Medicine Doctor (OMD) specializing in pain management. He graduated from  Bastyr University  with a masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a bachelors in Natural Health Sciences. Before becoming an Acupuncturist, he practiced as a licensed massage therapist for five years, specializing in sports massage and rehabilitation. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he studied engineering before discovering his passion in Chinese Medicine.

 Special Training 

Upon completion of his formal training in the United States, he traveled to the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine in China, where he received certificates of Advanced Studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He learned specialized techniques for pain reduction, fertility promotion, and gastrointestinal concerns. He completed advanced training and is certified in  Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT)  for pain management.

 Certifications & Licensure 

He has undergone extensive national and state board examinations to become nationally board certified, a  Diplomate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Dipl.Ac.O.M., NCCAOM). He has founded and grown two practices in both Seattle and San Diego, before returning to his hometown of Reno.

 Specialties 

Chad Bachman, OMD, takes a special interest in pain management. He utilizes many different techniques to alleviate pain, including cupping, electro-acupuncture, infrared heat therapy, Gua sha, deep tissue and Tuina massage. He is also one of the few acupuncturists in Nevada with specialty certification to offer  Acupuncture Injection Therapy  (AIT). He provides pain management solutions for many common musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, knee pain and other joint pain, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, strained muscles, plantar fasciitis, nerve pain or neuropathy, and sciatica. He also enjoys treating a wide range of other conditions with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, including but not limited to: digestive complaints, headaches and migraines, hormonal imbalances, fertility challenges, stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

When not in the office, Chad enjoys being active outdoors, and spending time with his wife and their two young daughters.

Chad is an in-network provider with most major insurance companies. Click  HERE  to learn more.