Practicing Acupuncture in West Asheville Since 2007

My mission is to put the care back in healthcare. This philosophy guides both my approach to my acupuncture practice in particular and my approach to health care in general. This is why I offer traditional complimentary treatments at no extra charge, combining acupuncture with things like herbal medicine, tui na (medical massage), zhi ya (acupressure), ba guan (fire cupping), gua sha (friction), and Chinese nutrition. I have found that this integrative approach takes full advantage of the many benefits of Chinese medicine, enhances the effects of acupuncture, and gives me the ability to address a wider range of diverse conditions. Ultimately, my focus is on giving you quality, comprehensive care so that you can get better faster with fewer treatments.

 

I also find that for me private, one-on-one acupuncture sessions deliver more effective care than group sessions. There are three reasons for this. First, it enables me to focus on just a handful of patients per day, dedicating more time to each individual for things like intake and examination. Second, it allows privacy for disrobing so that we can access all of the acupuncture points and incorporate complimentary treatments like those listed above. Third, there are fewer distractions, giving you an optimal space for deeper rest and relaxation, something I believe is an absolutely essential component of healing. One of the nicest things about my practice is that I not only get to meet new people every week, I also have the time to really get to know each individual. As Hippocrates said, "It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than it is to know what sort of disease a person has."

 

For me another important part of quality care is ensuring that I am available for my patients. This is why I work five days a week, have an answering service, offer online booking 24/7, and retain a second treatment room for last-minute appointments. This also fosters what I call consistency-of-care, where we work together, one-on-one throughout the entire course of your treatment, evaluating and charting your progress together. Chinese medicine is amazingly effective at reducing pain, balancing emotions, replenishing energy reserves, normalizing organ function, and stimulating your body's natural healing processes. In my practice I strive to take full advantage of all of its therapies and offer you high quality treatments so that you can reach your health care goals. I am honored to walk with you on your journey back to wellness.