Raymond Chao, ND, DC, LAc

Dr. Raymond Chao graduated from Bastyr University from Seattle, WA with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of Acupuncture certified by NCCAOM. Prior to Bastyr, he obtained a Bachelor degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics from University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.

Following graduation, Dr. Chao completed a one year Primary Care residency with a focus in Sports Medicine and Pain Management with Dr. Masahiro Takakura ND, DC, LAc, PhD in Seattle, WA. Afterwards he attended National University of Health Sciences and obtained his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. 

Dr. Chao provides weekly educational lectures with IBDU, a community of individuals with Crohn's and Colitis. He is also a health consultant for Crohn's and Colitis Lifestyle.

His clinical focus is gastrointestinal health, optimal wellness, preventative care, mens health, sports medicine and pain management. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his child, wife and dog, weight lifting, hiking and cooking.

Throughout his education, Dr. Chao pursued specialized training in numerous areas, including Cranial Sacral Therapy I/II/III, Kinesio Taping 1-4, Visceral Manipulation I, Advanced Manipulation, Clinically Relevant Exercise, Advanced IV Therapy, Acupuncture Pain Management, Sports Medicine and Emergencies, Mind-Body Intensive practices, Ashi Trigger Point therapy, Sonosite PX ultrasound, FAKTR (Functional Soft Tissue) techniques, and Functional Nutrition.