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, enhancing the effects of acupuncture, and giving 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, this enables me to focus on just a handful of patients per day, giving us a lot more time together for 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.
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11 Best of WNC Awards and Over 160 5-Star Reviews
I am thankful to my community for honoring me with 11 “Best of Western North Carolina” awards and over 160 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 creates targeted, individualized acupuncture treatments 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, looking for treatments that can support other types of therapies, 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.
Private Acupuncture Sessions, Combination Treatments, No Hidden Fees
Chinese medicine is so much more than just acupuncture! This is why I offer combination treatments, adding in complimentary treatments like herbs and cupping into my acupuncture sessions 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.