Brian D. Snyder, Doctor of Oriental Medicine

I, Brian D. Snyder, B.M., Doctor of Oriental Medicine, earned a Bachelor of Music in 2001, specializing in Music Composition, from the University of South Florida.  I had a great Love for musical theater and singing in choirs.  Les Miserables was paradise, to me.  After college, I was unable to make a living doing what I was trained in, and what I Loved.  I moved to New York City to become a singer-songwriter, and worked temp jobs all around the city.  I was even a singing elf in Macy's, like David Sedaris in the Santa Land Diaries.  While working as a music publicist, I attended a concert that changed the trajectory of my life.  There was a freak convergence of sound within the club that caused my left ear to "pop."  All sound lost it's distinction to my ear, and was the beginning of an incessant ringing in my ears which took away my ability to experience music as I had before.  This led me into a state of deep depression.  For a musican, losing hearing is more than devastating, to say the least.  This was the beginning of the testing of my faith in endless Love.

Ten years and 3,740,862 experiences later, I graduated with a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from AOMA, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine.  While in Austin, Texas, I explored a variety of healing modalities, including yoga, qigong, reiki, and crystal healing.  During that time, I "channelled" a book called, "Reclaiming Your Soul: Working With the Mystery (Awakening Your Authentic Self in an Insensitive and Spiritually Detached Society.)"  There was so much Love for the ineffable and Divine pouring through me that I could barely contain it, which led to other complications, living in a society currently entrenched in separation consciousness.

Among my many blessings, I was given the opportunity to study a very special form of qigong called Sheng Zhen Qigong: The Qigong of Unconditional Love, from a highly successful, master teacher, Master Li Junfeng.

I have passed challenging national board exams administered by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture Point Location, Foundations of Chinese Medicine, and Herbology.  I am fully licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Florida, and look forward to serving the community.

I enjoy surfing, stand-up paddleboard surfing, skateboarding, songwriting, qigong, tai chi, standing in nature and listening with a smile on my face, standing in the theater at NWFC and feeling the positive energy, performing in musicals, singing in choirs, participating in groups that work toward a larger goal of creating something beautiful, imagining how things "could be," listening to celtic music, listening to Sarah Brightman, Libera and Celtic Woman in awe and reverence at the glory of creation, and gazing in awe at the beauty of anything.  Check out "Stay With Me," by Libera.  It reverently rocks.

I like kale and avocados with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  I like pinto beans with cheese.  I like horses.  I like Mikey from Orange County Chopper.  I love Paul Jr. Designs.  www.pauljrdesigns.com.  I love quality craftsmanship.  I like creativity and creation.  I like being able to pay my bills.

I am grateful for all of my guides and teachers, both seen and unseen.  I would like to thank my friends, family, and Dr. Wu, for supporting me in realizing my vision for a healthier, happier humanity.  

I dream of one day opening healing centers, operated and maintained by healers, where anyone can go at anytime to simply sit or lay down and absorb healing energy.  The concept of these healing centers is unique, and (other than the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil,) nowhere to be found at this time.  In my healing centers, the high vibration of Love simply permeates and disintegrates disease.

Brian's greatest inspiration, other than Lilou Mace, is John of God of Brazil.  Of course, the real celebrity here is the nameless Alpha & Omega which works through the forms of all those I respect and honor.

I am national board certified and fully licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Florida.  I look forward to assisting you in your healing journey.