John Drew Convey has gained a distinguished reputation as one of the leading wellness practitioners in Los Angeles as the founder of Evolve Wellness Center in West Hollywood. Using a Japanese method in the forefront of his acupuncture practice, John specializes in preventive medicine, stress management, cosmetic rejuvenation in addition to the treatment of muscular-skeletal and stress-related imbalances. His client list is composed of high functioning members of the Southern California community, including executives, celebrities and athletes.
John received his Masters of Science from Samra University and was licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of California. He has traveled the world seeking to enhance his healing practices by additionally studying with Japanese Acupuncture Master Kiiko Matsumoto and Daoist Master/Acupuncturist Jeffrey C. Yuen as well as studying with Japanese monks in the art of Buddhist meditation. An avid surfer, John uses a holistic approach in his healing therapies, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese-style Acupuncture, Reiki, nutritional counseling and wellness coaching to help his patients maintain optimal health.
After finishing his pre-med studies at Brigham Young University and working at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena as a surgical technician and phlebotomist, John was overcome with a virulent respiratory infection. When Western medicine proved unsuccessful in alleviating the core problems of his infection, John sought the help of an acupuncturist to ease his symptoms and underwent a life changing experience when he discovered that not only were his symptoms relieved but that he was fully cured of the infection.
Throughout his decade-long practice, John has continued to work with the California Acupuncture Board, helping define the scope of the medical practice and working with colleagues to improve methods in integrating Eastern medicine into a modern Western world. In his spare time, John enjoys teaching spin class, outdoor sports and spending time with his family.
John was featured as one of the brightest LGBT business owners in Frontiers Magazine in 2008: Big Business.