About
Daniel Dingle MAc, LAc
Director
Dan has been an acupuncturist for over 30 years and was licensed in Washington in 1993. He received his Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Bastyr University. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Washington, Jackson School of International Studies, where he received a B.A. in Asian Studies.
Dan has been an acupuncturists in a variety of settings, including: Madigan Army Hospital at Fort Lewis, King County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center; various integrated health clinics, and now Acacia Acupuncture in Olympia, since 2007. He believes in a collaborative approach to healthcare, and to that end he was a key founder of the University of Washington's Organization of Nurses for Integrative Care. He was also an executive board member of The Integrating CAM program of the UW School of Nursing.
His cultural and intellectual interests have taken him twice to India and also to Papua New Guinea for a medical relief mission that lasted over two months. He has interesting stories to share and always enjoys listening to others talk about their lives.
Dan's favorite form of exercise is hiking and rock climbing. He spent much of his youth tied to a rope on the walls of Yosemite and crags in the Rocky Mountains. He counts himself fortunate to have been able to spend so much time outdoors. If you have a good hike or adventure to share, he'd love to hear about it!
Suzy Dingle
Office Manager
As office manager of Acacia Acupuncture, Suzy brings to you decades of experience in both the medical and legal fields. She graduated with a paralegal certificate and worked for over six years helping people who were injured in car accidents or at work. Patients seem to appreciate her guidance regarding PIP insurance, accident-related injuries, and finding a good attorney who can help, if needed. Suzy used to implement medical software, and she is happy to bill your healthcare insurance company for your acupuncture visit. She can also speak with them on your behalf to confirm what they have told you about your acupuncture coverage or she can help work through unforeseen billing issues.
Suzy has always been interested in healthcare and fitness. Over her long career she has worked for hospitals, medical doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors, and dentists. For over three years she was the database manager for Harborview's Occupational Medicine program. She believes in a healthcare system that fosters clear and compassionate communication among all participants.
Suzy enjoys writing, both fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of Shamazan, The Veiled Quest. Look for her books at www.suzydingle.com
