Seth Drake's interest in Chinese medicine began with a curiosity about traditional ideas of how the body functions. That curiosity developed into a career centered on acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and the treatment of chronic and complex conditions.

He studied at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, completing a 3,500-hour Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program. During his education and early clinical development, he trained and interned with experienced practitioners in the Boulder area before establishing his first clinic.

Seth later spent several years working in a multidisciplinary clinic alongside practitioners in chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, and functional medicine. That experience helped shape an approach that respects the strengths of traditional Chinese medicine while understanding how it can fit within a broader clinical picture.