About David Paton, L.Ac.
Acupuncturist. Educator. Advocate for understanding your body.
35
35 Years of Practice
One Core Belief.
35 Years of Practice
One Core Belief.
35
35
Your body isn't breaking down. It's responding.
That belief shapes everything I do — and it came from my own experience.
Decades ago, I faced a health challenge that conventional medicine couldn't resolve. Acupuncture changed that for me. It's why I've spent the last 25 years helping others find the same clarity.
35 Years of Practice
One Core Belief.
Your body isn't breaking down. It's responding.
That belief shapes everything I do — and it came from my own experience.
Decades ago, I faced a health challenge that conventional medicine couldn't resolve. Acupuncture changed that for me. It's why I've spent the last 35 years helping others find the same clarity.
Training & Background
D.Ac., L.Ac. – Licensed Acupuncturist
Adjunct Faculty, Maryland University of Integrative Health
Founder, Starting Point Acupuncture
35+ years in clinical practice
Serving Catonsville and the Baltimore area
Training & Background
D.Ac., L.Ac. – Licensed Acupuncturist
Adjunct Faculty, Maryland University of Integrative Health
Founder, Starting Point Acupuncture
35+ years in clinical practice
Serving Catonsville and the Baltimore area
How I Work
I
LISTEN FIRST
I take time to understand your history, your patterns, and your story — not just the symptom that brought you in.
II
BLEND OLD & NEW
Chinese medicine principles meet modern anatomy, sports physiology, and neuroscience. The best of both, applied to your health concerns.
III
NOTHING GENERIC
Every treatment is built around you. Individualized, integrated, evidence and trauma-informed care.
Beyond The Clinic
I believe education is part of healing. The more you understand your body 's signals, the more empowered you become. I teach, speak, and write to help people develop a new way of thinking about pain, stress, and recovery.
"The goal isn't to keep you coming back. It's to help you understand your body well enough that you need me less."
– Dr. David Paton, L.Ac.
