Find more ease in your body.
Acupuncture rooted in Classical Chinese Medicine for pain, stress, sleep, fatigue, old injury patterns, and recovery support in Downtown Asheville.
Start where you are.
Sometimes there’s a clear reason you’re looking for care: an accident, surgery, illness, injury, loss, burnout, or an extended period of stress. Other times, things can be harder to name. Maybe you’re tired, tense, not sleeping well, or are aware that something doesn’t quite feel right.
My work starts with what’s most present for you. From there, we look at the bigger picture of how your symptoms relate, how your body has been adapting, and what type of support may help you start to feel better.
Areas of Focus
Pain, injury, and holding patterns
Headaches, migraines, neck/shoulder/jaw tension, whiplash, concussion/TBI, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, low back pain, knee pain, old injury patterns, stress-related pain, and the ways chronic tension can settle into the body over time.
Stress in the body
Sleep disruption, anxiety, low mood, burnout, emotional overwhelm, trauma history, PTSD, nervous system strain, and the ways mental and emotional stress can show up physically.
Recovery and long-term support
Chronic pain, fatigue, chronic illness, scar tissue, digestive concerns, help with smoking cessation, ongoing wellness care, and support after surgery, illness, injury, or loss.
These are my common areas of focus, but I’m happy to work with you on whatever brings you in.
About
I am a NC State Licensed and NCBAHM (NCCAOM) Board Certified acupuncturist, as well as a graduate of Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine. I came to acupuncture through a longstanding interest in healing and the body’s ability to change when given the right support.
Before training in Chinese medicine, I spent years working with my hands, studying across disciplines, and working with children with a wide range of needs. Those experiences taught me to slow down, look closely, and approach each situation with care and respect.
I grew up on Hatteras Island and later made my home in the Appalachian Mountains. These landscapes have shaped me and continue to remind me that change is natural and it often takes time.
In practice, I’m especially interested in the ways stress, chronic illness, and long-term imbalance can take shape in the body.
Treatment Options
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75-90 mins
$90
Your first visit includes a more in-depth conversation about your health history, current concerns, and the broader picture of your health. -
45-60 mins
$70
Follow-up appointments continue the work started in the initial visit. They allow time to check in and adjust treatment as needed. -
30 mins
$40A short ear acupuncture treatment for stress, pain, cravings, and nervous system regulation.
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Group bookings are available for auricular acupuncture. Please reach out for more information.
Sliding scale available.
Services
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses very fine needles at particular placements to help the body regulate and recover. Treatments are based on what you’re experiencing, what I observe, and how your symptoms fit into the broader picture of your health.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion, often called moxa, uses the heat of dried mugwort burned near specific points on the body. It is used to warm, strengthen, and encourage movement when the body feels cold, depleted, or stuck.
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Cupping
Cupping uses suction on the skin to increase circulation and release tension. It is often used for pain, tightness, muscle soreness, and areas where the body feels congested or restricted.
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Gua Sha
Gua sha is a manual therapy that uses repeated strokes along the skin with a smooth-edged tool. It is used to promote circulation, release tension, and help move areas of tightness, pain, or stagnation.
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Food Therapy
Food is one of the simplest ways we care for the body. Instead of focusing on strict rules, focus is instead placed on how everyday eating can help strengthen, balance, and support health over time.
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Tui Na
Tui na uses hands-on techniques to work with the muscles, joints, and channels of the body. It can be used to relieve tension, improve circulation, support mobility, and help address pain.
Does this sound familiar?
You know something needs attention, but you’re not sure where to begin.
You’ve been researching, trying things, and sorting through conflicting advice.
You have a diagnosis, but still don’t feel like yourself - or, your labs look normal but something still feels off.
You’re recovering from an injury, surgery, illness, loss, or prolonged stress.
You want time to be heard and care that considers your whole person, not just one symptom or aspect.
Or, maybe you’re simply curious about acupuncture and wondering what else is available to support your well-being.
Let’s see what acupuncture can do for you.
Location
263 Haywood St.
Suite 104
Asheville, United States
Located in downtown Asheville, near the Patton Avenue interchange, with easy access from Patton Ave and I-240.
Free parking lot is available behind the building.
Phone
(252) 475-0143