Dr. Tracey Hansel, M.D.
Dr. Tracey Hansel has dedicated her life to helping others live their healthiest, happiest lives through a holistic, integrated approach to medicine.
After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Hansel has traveled the world to provide her patients with both traditional and holistic methods of healthcare. Dr. Hansel has served the extensive pain management needs of veterans while at the VA, assisted victims of earthquakes in Haiti as a member of Doctors Without Borders, helped Navajo communities of need in New Mexico, studied acupuncture from leading experts at Harvard Medical School and with the World Health Organization in China, and even worked with rural communities in New Zealand.
And now, she is proud to serve the communities of her home here in the Outer Banks.
In her travels, she has developed a deep appreciation of the body to heal when provided with the proper guidance and treatment.
Please scroll to see her degrees and certifications.
Degrees, trainings and certifications
Harvard Medical School
International Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians
Certification in Acupuncture
Oregon Health and Science University
Doctor of Medicine
Magna Cum Laude
Masters in Public Health
Epidemiology/Biostatistics Track
China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center
Beijing, China
World Health Organization Designated Site
Granted Certificate in Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
2 Year Integrative Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency
Inpatient Training in 4 hospital system
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction
Distinguished Majors Program for Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts in French
Université Paul Valery
Montpellier, France
Studies in French Literature and Linguistics
Pain Reprocessing Training
Evidence-based Technique to reduce pain-fear cycle with somatic tracking
Functional Medicine Training
Institute for Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease
HeartMath Certification
Certification for Health Professionals in Heart Rate Variability
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We perform a palpation based acupuncture. This technique is based on Kiiko Matsumoto method using very small needles placed along the meridians to release areas of congestion and allow for healing.
This Japanese style uses smaller needles general with less needles overall.