Welcome to Our Holistic Medicine Center in Downtown West Asheville!

The Center for Holistic Medicine was founded by Licensed Acupuncturist Nancy Hyton, a member of the first class to graduate from the Asheville acupuncture school, Daoist Traditions College of the Chinese Medical Arts. The Center is an evolution of her private practice, West Asheville Acupuncture, and represents her ongoing interest in working with practitioners from other fields in alternative medicine. Nancy is a resident of the neighborhood and she is pleased to make the Center the home of her Asheville acupuncture practice. It is her personal mission to provide her patients with the highest quality acupuncture Asheville has to offer. Please scroll down for more information about what we treat at our Center.

Our practitioners include:

Nancy Hyton, L.Ac., C.H. (Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Herbalist)
Amanda Crowe, LMBT (Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist)
Robert Kochka, LMBT (Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist)
William Franklin, ND (Naturopathic Doctor)
Rick Gloor, DO (Doctor or Osteopathy)

Our services include:

a variety of holistic therapies - acupuncture, therapeutic massage, naturopathic medicine, osteopathic manual medicine, and herbal medicine We also offer a Wellness Package consisting of a 30 minute massage + a 30 minute acupuncture session for just $70!
effective, natural alternatives to surgery and prescription drugs that are non-invasive and low risk
a way to reduce or eliminate your symptoms and your need for medications, even if you have been unable to find relief through more conventional avenues
symptomatic care for your current health concerns and preventive care to promote your future health and wellness
well-educated, licensed professionals who are personally invested in the success of your treatments
quality, private sessions and individualized treatments, with ample time allotted for a thorough intake and proper diagnosis
a staff that will support you as you transition to a higher level of wellness, encouraging you and teaching you simple ways to facilitate positive change
an herbal pharmacy on-site with over 100 affordable, natural remedies that address a wide range of common conditions

Try Our Wellness Package: 30 Minute Massage +
30 Minute Acupuncture Session for just $70!
Book Online 24 Hours a Day for This or Any of Our Other Services

You can call us Monday through Friday, 10-6 at 505-3174 to make an appointment for our Wellness Package or for any of our other services. As a courtesy to our patients we also offer online booking 24 hours a day. Just click on the "booknow" button below and the program will guide you through the steps. It's super easy and there is no prepayment required!

What We Treat

Pain Relief - The most common symptom our patients seek relief from is pain. With our treatments it is possible to address your pain, reduce or eliminate the need for medications, and even avoid surgery. Acupuncture can stop pain, reduce inflammation and swelling, improve circulation, and release tight muscles. Herbal medicine facilitates pain relief from the inside, accelerating healing, nourishing tissues, and increasing blood flow. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can also be very effective for pain that is not muscular or structural, such as abdominal, menstrual, or chest pain. Massage can alleviate acute or chronic pain by easing muscle tightness and tension, promoting the flow of blood and lymph, and oxygenating the muscles. Osteopathy treats pain by directly manipulating and realigning the structure of the musculo-skeletal system: muscles, bones, fascia, tendons,a nd ligaments.

Wellness and Prevention - Acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, osteopathy, and herbal medicine can all be used preventively for wellness. Regular treatments with these holistic therapies can help strengthen your system overall, maintaining your body and addressing your unique constitutional weaknesses to prevent the conditions that they predispose you to. Furthermore, if you are starting to have symptoms, regular evaluation and treatments can address them while they are still mild, eliminating them in their early stages, before they have time to advance and take root.
Utilizing our therapies for wellness and prevention is one of the best ways to benefit from our treatments and can help you maintain a higher overall state of health, saving you money and discomfort in the long run. Our suggested time frame for preventive treatments is once per month to once per season.

And So Much More - There are many other reasons why patients utilize holistic medicine. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the foundation of Chinese medicine, an ancient medical system with a comprehensive application and thousands of years of refinement. Please read on for a listing of some of the many different types of conditions that are treatable with Chinese medicine. Massage is often sought for stress reduction, relaxation, or to enhance athletic performance. Massage can accelerate healing from trauma, improve the flow of lymph, and assist the body in detoxification. It can even can even have a positive affect on certain medical conditions like high blood pressure and insomnia. Naturopathy is very helpful for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, allergies, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Osteopathy is excellent for treating the lingering effects of old injuries that were either never diagnosed or were not properly treated. Not as well recognized, but well documented in the osteopathic literature, is the fact that structural imbalances can also create widespread disturbances in other organ systems.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and its Many Applications

Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the foundations of Chinese medicine. Their therapeutic applications are very wide and Licensed Acupuncturists treat a range of conditions very similar to that of physicians, from physical complaints to emotional imbalances. Additionally, because its theoretical framework is so different, Chinese medicine can often offer relief for those who suffer with conditions that have not responded to other therapies. Below is a partial listing of some of the many different types of conditions that are treatable with Chinese medicine.

Appetite: cravings, eating disorders, excess appetite, poor appetite, weight loss
Bowel Movements: constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Cardiovascular and Circulation: chest pain, cold hands and feet, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, numbness, palpitations, poor circulation, rapid heartbeat
Digestion: abdominal pain, acid reflux, belching, bloating, Chron's disease, food allergies, gas, heartburn, indigestion, intestinal pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), nausea, poor absorption, ulcers, vomiting, weight loss
Emotional: anxiety, bipolar, depression, fear, grief, irritability, mania, mood swings, nervousness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), post-partum depression, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), stress, worry
Energy: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), erratic energy swings, excessively high energy, high metabolism, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, low energy, low metabolism, mania
Immunity: allergies, autoimmune disorders, frequent colds or infections, slow healing wounds
Mental: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dizziness, learning difficulties, migraines, headaches, poor concentration, poor memory
Musculo-skeletal: back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), inflammation, joint pain, muscle aches, muscle cramps, muscle pain, muscular atrophy, numbness, paralysis, repetitive stress injuries, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), sciatica, sports injuries, stiffness, swellings, tendinitis, trauma, tremors
Neurological: Bell's Palsy, Menier's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), nerve damage, numbness, paralysis, post-stroke paralysis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), tingling, tremors, Trigeminal Neuralgia TGN
Reproductive: breast distention, delayed labor, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), hot flashes, impotence, infertility, low libido, mastitis, menopausal disorders, menstrual cramps, menstrual irregularities, morning sickness, pre-natal and post-natal care, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), vaginal discharge
Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis, colds, congestion, coughs, dry throat, edema of the upper body, flu, loss of voice, shortness of breath, seasonal allergies, sore throat, wheezing
Sensory Organs: allergic rhinitis, canker sores, cold sores, dizziness, dry eyes, ear infections, ear pain, eyestrain, hay fever, inflamed eyes, postnasal drip, ringing in the ears, sinus congestion, sinus infections, tinnitus, toothache
Skin and Hair: acne, alopecia, balding, boils, dandruff, dermatitis, dry hair, dry skin, eczema, herpes, hives, infections, itching, nodules, poison ivy, psoriasis, rashes, rosacea, shingles, slow healing of wounds, vitiligo
Sleep: difficulty falling asleep, excess dreams, frequent waking during the night, insomnia, oversleeping, restless sleep, sleep apnea, vivid dreams
Sweating: abnormal body odors, excessive sweating, night sweats, no sweating, spontaneous sweating
Temperature: chills, cold hands and feet, cold sensitivity, excessive sweating, fevers, heat sensitivity, hot flashes, hot hands and feet, night sweats
Thirst: dry mouth, lack of thirst, excess thirst
Urinary: bed wetting, cloudy urine, dark urine, difficult urination, edema of the lower body, frequent urination, incontinence, pink or red urine, urinary pain, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

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