Holistic Health Through Somatic Wisdom
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Common Conditions Treated
Acupuncture has been employed as a healthcare modality for over 5,000 years.
Modern science is only beginning to unlock the mechanisms behind this ancient system, with growing support from leading hospitals, universities, and research institutions worldwide. Today, acupuncture is increasingly recognized as a respected, valid, and effective form of healthcare.
While every woman’s healing journey is unique, these are some of the most common concerns I support in my clinic here in the heart of Apple Valley, MN.
Hormonal & Reproductive Health
Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Wellness
Muscle & Joint Pain
Management
Reconnect With Your Body’s Natural Intelligence Through Time-Tested, Evidence-Based Therapies
Reclaiming Wholeness Through the Body
At the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies a profound understanding of how the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. Using modalities like acupuncture and herbal medicine, we work not only to relieve symptoms—but to restore the deeper balance beneath them. These holistic therapies are tailored to your individual constitution and health goals, supporting the body’s innate ability to regulate, repair, and thrive.
Grounded in thousands of years of clinical observation and increasingly supported by modern research, TCM offers safe, natural solutions for everything from chronic pain and hormonal imbalances to stress, fatigue, and digestive concerns. Whether you’re seeking targeted relief or whole-system renewal, these modalities help you move toward greater vitality, resilience, and well-being.
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Acupuncture
Experience the proven benefits of acupuncture—an evidence-based therapy rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and supported by modern biomedical research. Each session is personalized to your unique health needs, whether you’re managing chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, or stress-related symptoms.
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body (acupoints) to regulate the nervous system, reduce systemic inflammation, improve microcirculation, and promote the release of endogenous opioids and neuropeptides such as endorphins and serotonin. Studies show acupuncture can modulate the autonomic nervous system by increasing parasympathetic activity and enhancing vagal tone, making it especially effective for stress, anxiety, and trauma recovery.
Beyond addressing immediate symptoms, acupuncture supports whole-body homeostasis—restoring physiological balance and improving your body’s ability to adapt to daily stressors. By blending time-tested diagnostic methods with modern understanding of fascia, neuroimmunology, and psychophysiology, acupuncture offers a deeply integrative path to healing, resilience, and vitality.
References:
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Zhao, Z. Q. (2008). Neural mechanism underlying acupuncture analgesia. Progress in Neurobiology, 85(4), 355–375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pneurobio.2008.05.004
Napadow, V., et al. (2012). The brain circuitry of acupuncture and its modulation of autonomic activity. Medical Acupuncture, 24(4), 233–245. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2012.0905
Clancy, J. A., et al. (2014). Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation in healthy humans reduces sympathetic nerve activity. Brain Stimulation, 7(6), 871–877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2014.07.031
Langevin, H. M., et al. (2006). Connective tissue: A body-wide signaling network? Medical Hypotheses, 66(6), 1074–1077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2005.09.046
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TCM Herbal Medicine
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine is a clinically proven and time-honored system of healing that addresses both the root causes and manifestations of disease. As a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal formulas are uniquely tailored to each individual based on a nuanced diagnosis of organ systems, constitutional patterns, and symptom presentation.
Unlike over-the-counter supplements or isolated extracts, classical TCM herbal formulas are synergistically designed—using combinations of herbs to harmonize bodily systems, support organ function, reduce inflammation, and regulate immune and endocrine responses. Modern research has shown that many traditional formulas can influence microbiome diversity, modulate cytokine levels, and enhance mitochondrial and metabolic function.
Each herbal prescription is crafted with care to support your specific healing needs—whether addressing hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, menstrual irregularities, stress, or lingering post-viral symptoms. This holistic and preventative approach supports your body’s natural ability to repair, adapt, and thrive.
References:
Wang, J., Xiong, X., & Liu, W. (2013). Traditional Chinese Medicine syndromes for essential hypertension: A literature analysis of 13,272 patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 33(6), 740–748. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0254-6272(14)60005-8
Tang, J. L., Liu, B. Y., & Ma, K. W. (2008). Traditional Chinese medicine. The Lancet, 372(9654), 1938–1940. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(08)61354-9
Xu, J., et al. (2020). Gut microbiota modulation with traditional Chinese medicine: A systematic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5750341
Ma, Y., et al. (2021). Traditional Chinese medicine and mitochondrial health: A review. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12, 646458. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2021.646458
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