Carlos Durana Ph.D., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCAAOM)

About Me

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Dr. Durana is a body-worker, traditional acupuncturist, clinical psychologist and writer/researcher with more than 30 years in the health care field. He was cited twice in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the most highly regarded practitioners in his field. Dr. Durana has worked extensively with individuals with a variety of physical, psychophysical, and emotional disorders. He offers a caring, comprehensive, and integrative approach to wellness, prevention, and the treatment of a broad range of conditions. Dr. Durana incorporates several body therapies, stress management, Qigong, and meditation into his work. He has received extensive hands-on training in CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, acupressure, deep-tissue and structural bodywork, and energy field therapy.

My Skills

CranioSacral Therapy, Structural Acupressure Myo-fascial/energy Meridian Therapy developed by Dr. Durana, Somato-emotional Release, Deep-Tissue Body Work, Energy Field Therapy, Acupuncture, Psychotherapy, Personality Type Instruction, Meditation, Stress Management, Qigong Instruction, Exercise Training, Dietary Education, and Chinese Herbology.

Articles & Books Written

Dr. Durana has produced several manuals for a variety of courses in the health field. He has about a dozen professional publications including research articles and chapters in journals and books.

Professional Associations / Memberships

  • National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
  • Acupuncture Society of Virginia
  • U.S. Association for Body Psychotherapy
  • International Association of Health Care Practitioners
  • American Psychological Association