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Dr. Max Annis, DAcCHM, LAc

Dr. Max Annis is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with advanced degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science and a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College. Healing runs in his family — with multiple doctors in his lineage — but Max was drawn to acupuncture for its creative, open, and holistic approach to medicine. For him, it’s not just about treating symptoms, but about creating a space for patients to truly reconnect with themselves.

His treatment style ranges from medium-intensity to deeper trigger point release, always guided by presence, precision, and the needs of the individual. Known for his calm and grounding energy, Max is especially skilled in treating neck and back pain — offering tangible, often immediate relief that helps people move through the world more freely.

His work has been featured in Vice and Muscle & Fitness, and he has helped patients recover from amenorrhea, thyroid disorders, and addiction through consistent care and a belief in the body’s innate ability to heal.

Specialties:

  • Menstrual Disorders

  • Digestive Issues

  • Stress + Anxiety

  • Mental + Emotional Health

  • Orthopedic issues

“Men are born soft and supple; dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry. Thus whoever is stiff and inflexible is a disciple of death. Whoever is soft and yielding is a disciple of life. The hard and stiff will be broken. The soft and supple will prevail.” - Lao Tzu

Education + Certifications

MAcCHM from Colorado Chinese Medicine University
DAcCHM from Pacific College of Health & Science

  • Proudest Healing Moment

    One of the patient's came in to see me for amenorrhea and issues related to Hashimoto's. After 1 or 2 treatments her period had returned.

  • Astrological Sign

    Taurus.

  • Hobbies

    Making art, watching movies, reading, exercising, getting into nature any chance I get, and hanging out with my cat.

Max's Favorite Herbal Formula: Head To Toe Muscle Rub

$42.00

Head to Toe Relief formula is a really great blend of natural anti inflammatory and blood moving herbs, and we need more alternatives to NSAIDS and other pain relievers that have bad side effects.