Practicing Acupuncture in West Asheville Since 2007
My mission is to put the care back in healthcare. This philosophy guides both my approach to health care in general and my approach to my acupuncture practice in particular. This is why I offer combination sessions, incorporating acupuncture with whatever other Chinese medicine treatments you need at no extra charge. I have found that this integrative approach enhances the effects of the acupuncture and gives me the ability to address a wider range of diverse conditions.
I also find that private, one-on-one acupuncture sessions are more effective than group sessions. There are three reasons for this. First, there are fewer distractions, allowing us to focus on the task at hand and conduct a thorough intake and examination. Second, it allows privacy for disrobing so that we can access all of the acupuncture points and, when applicable, incorporate additional techniques like tui na (medical massage), zhi ya (acupressure), and ba guan (fire cupping) into your treatment. Third, it gives you an optimal space for deeper rest and relaxation, something I believe is an absolutely essential component of healing.
For me another important part of quality care is ensuring that I am available for my patients. This is why I work full time, 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, 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. It is an honor to walk with you on your journey back to wellness.
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11 Best of WNC Awards and Over 150 5-Star Reviews
I am thankful to my community for honoring me with 11 “Best of Western North Carolina” awards and over 150 5-star reviews, and for entrusting me with the health of their family and friends. I have experienced the healing power of acupuncture as both a patient and practitioner and feel truly blessed that I am able to help others achieve higher levels of wellness in a way that is both natural and gentle. It is a deep honor to practice this wise and ancient medicine, and I consider it to be both my vocation and my life's work. Please click here to read some recent reviews.
Celebrating 10 Years of Acupuncture Practice
I originally moved to the area in 2003 to attend the four-year masters program at the local acupuncture school, Daoist Traditions, and I am honored to be a member of their first graduating class. I have been a Licensed Acupuncturist since 2007 and a Certified Herbalist since 2000 through Rosemary Gladstar's program at Sage Mountain. As a resident of the neighborhood, practicing acupuncture in West Asheville holds a special meaning for me and I look forward to serving my community for many more years to come. My office is located in the historic Bledsoe Building in the heart of downtown West Asheville. For more information about the path that lead me here please see my resume and biography.
Holistic Approach, Individualized Plans, Lasting Results
In my acupuncture practice over 85% of my patients see significant relief of their symptoms, typically without side effects. The key to the success of this system is in its holistic approach which aims to address your outward symptoms as well as any deeper, underlying imbalances. This approach creates targeted, individualized acupuncture treatment plans that work on many levels at once, giving symptomatic relief while, at the same time, improving your overall health so that your symptoms are less likely to re-occur. Whether you are seeking something more natural or are considering alternatives, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be just what you are looking for. Please click to learn more about the many different types of pain and other conditions that I treat.
Combination Sessions, Private Treatmetns, No Hidden Fees
Chinese medicine is so much more than just acupuncture! This is why I offer combination sessions, incorporating acupuncture with whatever other Chinese medicine treatments you need at no extra charge. I have found that this integrative approach enhances the effects of the acupuncture and gives me the ability to address a wider range of diverse conditions. Conducting private, one-on-one sessions vs. group sessions is another important part of my practice. I prefer this approach because it allows full access to all of the acupuncture points, privacy for disrobing, and space for deeper rest and relaxation.