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Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient healing system that addresses the balance of body-mind-spirit through use of a variety of modalities. This practice, both a science and an art, enhances health and promotes the capacity of a person to heal naturally. It is equally appropriate for relieving physical symptoms as it is for those that relate to the mind and spirit such as anxiety, depression and other chronic conditions and symptoms caused by the stresses of daily life. People of all ages can benefit from Traditional Chinese medicine.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Licensed Acupuncturist ~ Virginia Board of Medicine
  • Diplomate of Acupuncture ~ National Certification Commission for Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse ~ Virginia Board of Nursing

Treatments can address:

  • Wellness / Prevention
  • Chronic Pain / Illness
  • Stress / Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Emotional Imbalances
  • Women’s Health
  • Sports injuries
  • Personal growth
  • Wellness / Prevention
  • Chronic Pain / Illness
  • Stress / Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Emotional Imbalances
  • Women’s Health
  • Sports injuries
  • Personal growth

Sessions may include the following:

  • Acupuncture / Chinese massage
  • Nutrition
  • Chinese Herbal Therapy
  • Mind-body practices: Meditation/Inquiry
  • Moxabustion/heat therapy
  • Cupping/rolling
  • Ion pumping cords
  • Colorpuncture
  • Acupuncture / Chinese massage
  • Nutrition
  • Chinese Herbal Therapy
  • Mind-body practices: Meditation/Inquiry
  • Moxabustion/heat therapy
  • Cupping/rolling
  • Ion pumping cords
  • Colorpuncture

Provider of acupuncture services for University of Virginia employees through Aetna health insurance. Various other insurance companies cover acupuncture, for which receipts can be provided.