Jared began his study of human movement through traditional martial arts which has continued for over 20 years. In 2002 he began his studies of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine for 12 years.

In 2015 he completed the Sports Medicine Acupuncture training program. This is an extensive two year postgraduate program involving the study of advanced anatomy, orthopedic disorders and evaluation, postural analysis and corrective exercise application, and therapeutic methods utilizing modern sports medicine therapy in conjunction with traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques.

Jared has had the opportunity to work directly with NCAA, MLB, Olympic, and NFL athletes in both injury rehabilitation and prevention. Jared was introduced to DCT in 2007 and continues to learn and apply this system in combination with acupuncture and other rehabilitative methods. Passionate about investigating and educating patients of the mind-body-spirit connection, he believes that understanding our embodiment through mindfulness is paramount to achieving our greatest human potential. Currently he is in practice in Truckee, CA (North Tahoe) as the owner of Summit Sports Acupuncture where he treats patients, teaches qigong and meditation, and enjoys snowboarding and mountain biking with his wife Rachel and son Liam. https://www.summitsportsacupuncture.com