Origins Acupuncture & Wellness

At Acupuncture & Wellness, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and vitality of the whole family by increasing the accessibility to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments. We strive to foster awareness of the great value TCM holds for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric. Our mission is to help each patient achieve their wellness goals and contribute to creating healthier generations to come. With many years of experience, a wide range of tools, and extensive resources, we are committed to facilitating the process of achieving balance and vitality.

Meet the Acupuncturist

Melissa, our licensed acupuncturist, embarked on her journey in health care in the early 2000s, gaining exposure to various healing methods and different ways of thinking about health. In 2006, she decided to pursue acupuncture training and has since become a certified practitioner by the National Certification Committee of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Melissa's strong family background and a desire to be closer to her roots led her to transfer her education to Minnesota, where she earned her Masters of Oriental Medicine degree.

Services Provided

At Acupuncture & Wellness, we offer an array of services based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Our primary focus is to balance the mind, body, and spirit by addressing any disruptions in the body's energetic network (Qi) that flow through 12 acupuncture meridians (or channels). Our services include:

1. Acupuncture & Acupressure: These techniques help stimulate specific points on the body to balance the Qi and promote healing.

2. Tui Na (Chinese-style massage): A healing technique that involves various massage and manipulation of the body's soft tissues to balance the Qi and improve overall health.

3. Cold Laser Therapy: A non-invasive technique that uses low-level laser light to stimulate cellular processes, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain.

4. Cupping: A method that involves the use of specialized cups to create a vacuum on the skin, increasing blood flow and promoting healing.

5. Gua Sha: A technique that uses a smooth-edged instrument to scrape the skin, increasing blood flow and promoting healing.

6. Chinese Herbs: We offer customized herbal formulas designed to address each patient's unique needs and help balance the Qi.

7. Topical Liniments: These are specialized herbal formulations applied topically to alleviate pain and inflammation.

8. Moxabustion: A technique that involves the burning of mugwort near specific points on the body to stimulate and balance the Qi.

New Patients

We welcome new patients with open arms and are committed to making their first experience at Acupuncture & Wellness as comfortable and informative as possible. During the initial consultation, we take the time to understand the patient's health concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

At Acupuncture & Wellness, we believe that TCM offers a unique and effective approach to health and wellness. Based on a 2,500-year-old tradition, TCM encompasses various modalities designed to balance the mind, body, and spirit. We believe that food is our first medicine, and we encourage all of our patients to incorporate this concept into their daily lives. To facilitate this, we provide educational resources and dietary recommendations.

Conditions That We Treat

We have extensive experience treating a wide range of health issues using TCM, some of which include:

• ADD/ADHD
• Allergies
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autism
• Cancer treatment support
• Colic
• Cold/Flu support and prevention
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Digestive issues
• Enuresis (bed wetting)
• Fertility
• Fibromyalgia
• Gynecological complaints
• Insomnia
• Low Back Pain
• Lyme Disease support
• Menopause complaints
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Nausea
• Neurological issues
• Nicotine Addiction
• Pre-Natal Care
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post Partum Care
• Respiratory issues
• Skin complaints
• Vertigo
• Weight Loss