While you may be coming in with a chief complaint, acupuncture does not ONLY treat your symptoms.

This is how we differ from Western medicine. Instead of solely looking at your dis-ease, we look into the inner workings of your whole person. In other words, we treat you, not your symptoms.

Why did this imbalance arise? What is the root cause? You’ll find that once we start to correct your specific pattern, all areas of discomfort will stabilize. Treating YOU is the priority.

ACUPUNCTURE IS PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

Thousands of years ago, acupuncturists were paid to keep you well. They were not paid on the rare occasion you fell ill, because their job was to strengthen your vitality and prevent sickness. Fast forward a few thousand years and we have flipped the system. We wait until we get sick and then we go see the doctor, where the only thing treated is the disease and not you as a whole person.

By spending time with you each week in the beginning of treatment, we get to understand your pattern and understand how quickly you respond to acupuncture and herbal medicine. Then, we can adjust your treatment frequency, make other recommendations, switch up your herbs, and make dietary suggestions as you establish your baseline of health.

Each of us are unique in our patterns. While three people may come in with painful periods, let’s say, all three of them will have a completely different set of overall symptoms (ie sleep patterns, digestive issues, headaches, anxiety vs depression, shoulder pain vs low back pain, etc.) which means each treatment will be different, each herbal formula recommendation will be different, each treatment plan will be different. Again, we treat YOU, not just your symptoms.

Your First Session is Waiting For You

Here are a few other areas we can work together to correct:

  • Sleep Disturbances, Insomnia

  • Immunity Boosting

  • Chronic

  • Fatigue and Lethargy

  • Chronic Symptoms from Long Covid

  • Asthma

  • Diabetes, Prediabetes, Blood Sugar Dysregulation, Insulin Resistance

  • High Cholesterol

  • Hypertension or High Blood Pressure

  • Fibromyalgia or other pain disorders

  • Thyroid Disorders

  • Chronic UTIs, Yeast Infections, or Recurring BV

  • Eczema or Psoriasis

  • Infertility

  • Chronic Sinus or Ear Infections

  • Stress and Body Tension

  • Truly anything, any imbalance, anything you might be feeling physically, emotionally, or mentally…we can definitely help

  • "Education was such a big piece of my first appointment. Then the treatment was wonderful. The space was sweet, cozy and lovely. Rachel made me feel so comfortable and relaxed! I left my first session feeling, lighter, happier and much more calm. I can't wait to go back."

    —Liz F.

  • "Walking into Firewood Acupuncture feels like a warm hug! Rachel is incredibly gifted - thorough, intuitive, and truly a leader in her field. I always feel deeply heard and leave with valuable knowledge. The care I have received has had a meaningful impact on how I feel in my body and my nervous system. Book with Rachel and her team. You’re in for a real treat!"

    —Christine C.

  • "Taking the first steps toward better caring for yourself can be intimidating and overwhelming. Rachel takes all that away immediately upon first meeting. She is personable, knowledgeable, and caring. Whether it is the first appointment or a follow-up on a lingering issue, she is a great listener and provides top-notch care. I cannot recommend her or her team more highly."

    —Chris B.

  • "Through consistent sessions, I’ve noticed a profound shift — I feel more balanced, grounded, and able to manage challenges with greater calm and clarity. Most unexpected throughout my journey has been the ability to set boundaries and listen to my body’s signals instead of pushing past them. Acupuncture has helped me reconnect with myself in a deeper way and promoted a more authentic sense and understanding of well-being/self-care."

    —KC

  • "Her infectious sense of humor makes it easy to talk about awkward or uncomfortable things going on with my body and in my life, and this openness makes her treatments more effective. She's so knowledgeable about TCM and alternative therapies, including Chinese herbal remedies. I always leave feeling more energetically aligned and very relaxed."

    —Casey D.