Sports Medicine

Dr. Brandy S. Pierce, N.M.D
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Brandy S. Pierce is an Arizona Naturopathic Board Certified physician since 2001. She has extensive knowledge in the natural healing modalities, coupled with a strong foundation in the medical sciences. She completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pierce then completed her medical degree at the prestigious Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona.

Dr. Pierce has a fond specialty in Sports Medicine. She has worked with some of the top sports athletes in the world. She has worked with athletes from the following sports teams: San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres. She has also worked with members of the Pro Golfers Association, Track & Field Olympians, fitness models, Hollywood actors/actresses and Musicians.

She has gained expansive knowledge by working side by side with some of the most experienced health practioners and fitness gurus in the world.

Dr. Pierce is an accomplished athlete herself as she was a two time All-American cross country and track athlete in college. She also teaches hot yoga in Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Craig Amrine, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Craig Amrine is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Arizona (L.Ac.) and has received his Masters of Science degree in acupuncture from the accredited Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also a nationally board certified Diplomate in Acupuncture with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Craig is also a leading authority on cold-laser therapy in the Phoenix area. Along with using the Apollo Laser, one of the most powerful cold-laser units available, he has also used his extensive laser and engineering background to design and build his own cold-laser units.

Along with his central clinic in Tempe, Craig has also established acupuncture clinics both in Scottsdale at The Lion’s Den, the premier Mixed-Martial-Arts training center of Phoenix, as well as at Skydive Arizona in Eloy, the largest skydive facility in the world. As a result, Craig has successfully treated some of the most diverse and world renowned athletes for a wide variety of injuries and health problems.

Craig also has over 24 years as a martial-artist; both teaching and training in several forms of Japanese and Brazilian martial-arts. He also has over 12 years teaching and training in Ashtanga and Power Yoga. The experience gained in these studies led to the pursuit as a healer within the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Craig’s vast background as a scientist, professional athlete, teacher, and healer has given him a unique perspective on health, fitness, nutrition, and Eastern philosophy, and he utilizes this experience towards his style of treatments for his patients.