--- title: About Emerge Acupuncture description: About Emerge Acupuncture and practitioner, Dana Bairen. --- [Skip to main content](https://emergewith.us/about-emerge-acupuncture#main-content) [![emerge-acupuncture-logo](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/emerge-acupuncture-logo.png?width=120&height=120&name=emerge-acupuncture-logo.png) ![emerge-acupuncture-logo](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/emerge-acupuncture-logo.png?width=120&height=120&name=emerge-acupuncture-logo.png)](https://emergewith.us?hsLang=en-us) - [Show submenu for About About](https://emergewith.us/about-emerge-acupuncture) - [About Emerge](https://emergewith.us/about-emerge-acupuncture) - [What is TCM?](https://emergewith.us/what-is-tcm) - [Show submenu for Services Services](https://emergewith.us/services) - [Acupuncture](https://emergewith.us/acupuncture) - [Bodywork](https://emergewith.us/bodywork) - [Cupping](https://emergewith.us/cupping) - [Gua Sha Therapy](https://emergewith.us/gua-sha) - [Moxibustion](https://emergewith.us/moxibustion) - [Tui Na Massage](https://emergewith.us/tuina-massage) - [Sound Healing](https://emergewith.us/sound-healing) - [All Services](https://emergewith.us/services) - [FAQs](https://emergewith.us/frequently-asked-questions) - [Blog](https://emergewith.us/blog) - [Contact](https://emergewith.us/contact-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for About About - About - [About](https://emergewith.us/about-emerge-acupuncture) - [About Emerge](https://emergewith.us/about-emerge-acupuncture) - [What is TCM?](https://emergewith.us/what-is-tcm) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services - [Services](https://emergewith.us/services) - [Acupuncture](https://emergewith.us/acupuncture) - [Bodywork](https://emergewith.us/bodywork) - [Cupping](https://emergewith.us/cupping) - [Gua Sha Therapy](https://emergewith.us/gua-sha) - [Moxibustion](https://emergewith.us/moxibustion) - [Tui Na Massage](https://emergewith.us/tuina-massage) - [Sound Healing](https://emergewith.us/sound-healing) - [All Services](https://emergewith.us/services) - [FAQs](https://emergewith.us/frequently-asked-questions) - [Blog](https://emergewith.us/blog) - [Contact](https://emergewith.us/contact-us) - [Order Herbs & Supplements](https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/emergeacupuncture) [Book an Appointment](https://emergeacu.janeapp.com/) [Order Herbs & Supplements](https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/emergeacupuncture) [Book an Appointment](https://emergeacu.janeapp.com/) # About ### Meet Your Practitioner Dana Bairen, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M The journey began when, at 19, I became a massage therapist. However, I soon realized that massage had its limitations in treating chronic or serious illnesses, both physical and psychological. Seeking a deeper way to help, I joined the Air Force, hoping to find my true calling. One day, while reading a magazine, I discovered Oriental Medicine, and instantly, I knew it was what I had been searching for. I spent my military years studying and earned my Bachelor's degree, followed by Master's degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. After graduation, I provided care at a cancer center, where I learned the importance of making patients feel supported and understood. In 2009, I opened Emerge, a clinic dedicated to offering compassionate care and a variety of healing services to the community. ![Dana Headshot](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Dana%20Headshot.jpeg?width=350&height=250&name=Dana%20Headshot.jpeg) ## I bring expertise and dedication to your health care, with a focus on the following areas: ![circles-icon](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/circles-icon.png?width=100&height=100&name=circles-icon.png) #### Acute and Chronic Pain ![squares-icon](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/squares-icon.png?width=100&height=100&name=squares-icon.png) #### Internal Medicine ![spiral-icon](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/spiral-icon.png?width=100&height=100&name=spiral-icon.png) #### Mental & Emotional Health ![vintage-style-anatomy-drawing](https://emergewith.us/hs-fs/hubfs/vintage-style-anatomy-drawing.jpg?width=267&height=400&name=vintage-style-anatomy-drawing.jpg) My experience extends over almost two decades. I have taught at the Arizona School of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. My practice treated the Arizona State Sun Devils women's basketball team. I have also worked at an oncology clinic, treating those in dire need. Along with community acupuncture and treating the aging population, I also treat fertility issues and children.  The goal of my practice is to assist people into becoming, healing, and achieving what they felt was not a possibility. My mission with every treatment is to transform mind, body, and spirit and help you **emerge**. ### **Education** Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture*Masters of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture 2008* ### **License** I am a licensed acupuncturist with the state of Arizona and certified with the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). - [Buy a Gift Card](http://emergeacu.janeapp.com/online_gift_cards/new) - [Schedule an Appointment](https://emergeacu.janeapp.com/) ###### [(480) 238-1252](tel:4802381252​) ###### [209 E Baseline Rd Suite E207, Tempe, AZ 85283](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XaP42vrEtiKPeM19) - - - - [tel:4802381252​](tel:4802381252​)