I am very excited to begin offering community acupuncture on the first Thursday of each month at Biz611 from 4:00-7:00pm. Treatments are only $30!!

Unlike traditional treatments which take place in a private room, community style acupuncture offers acupuncture treatments in a group setting. To maintain privacy, a brief private intake will be done upon your arrival. Then you can make yourself comfortable in a zero gravity reclining chair in the common room where you will receive your acupuncture treatment. This communal form of care not only allows treatments to be more affordable, but it also allows you to absorb the healing energy from those around you. 

We ask that you wear loose comfortable clothing so that we can access your elbows and knees. Some patients tend fall asleep during their treatment, so feel free to bring ear plugs if you wish. To keep the atmosphere soothing, we ask that you turn your cell phone off and speak quietly. 

Appointments are encouraged to minimize wait time and ensure that you will be seen. Walk-ins are welcome but please understand that without an appointment we will see patients first come, first served.

We look forward to seeing you and be sure to call 828-222-0803 to schedule your appointment!  

I would like to introduce our first "Tea Time Tuesday" post! The first Tuesday of each month I will introduce a different Chinese herb and discuss the specific properties & health benefits that it offers. Today we have the infamous Dandelion:

Believe it or not, this resilient and dare I say pesky weed is a popular herb in Chinese herbal medicine. Dandelion (known as Pu Gong Ying in Chinese) is so much more than a nuisance  in the lawn. As we see these yellow buds popping up in our yards and growing through sidewalk cracks, I often think of dandelion as the mascot of Spring. Spring time represents growth, transformation and change. Based upon the five elements, the organ associated with spring is the liver. The dandelion is prolific during this time of year, growing anywhere that it can spread its roots. Its bitter nature gives it hepatoprotective properties, so it's a great way to protect & detox the liver. Because of it's antibacterial effects, it also offers a safe way to stimulate and enhance the immune system. As the weather is warming up and pollen is abundant, dandelion can clear heat and address those red itchy eyes that you may be dealing with. It is also has diuretic properties, so it can be used for painful urination or UTI. Although Pu Gong Ying has an array of wonderful properties, don't go overboard with it; large doses can be associated with loose stools or diarrhea. Remember - everything in moderation!