Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture & Herbology

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Precision

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Traditional Chinese Medicine represents over 3,000 years of refined healing wisdom, now elevated with modern understanding of physiology and energy systems. Our advanced TCM practitioners combine classical techniques with contemporary insights to restore balance, optimize energy flow, and activate your body's innate healing intelligence.


Unlike symptomatic treatments, TCM addresses the root patterns that create imbalance in your system. Through precise diagnosis using tongue and pulse assessment, we create personalized treatment protocols that work with your body's natural rhythms and constitution.



Whether you're seeking enhanced vitality, hormonal balance, stress resilience, or support for chronic conditions, our comprehensive TCM approach provides profound healing that extends far beyond the treatment room.

TCM Therapies

All treatments are provided by licensed acupuncturists with advanced training in classical Chinese medicine. We use only sterile, single-use needles and source our herbs from reputable suppliers with rigorous quality testing protocols.

Hormonal Harmony

Regulate menstrual cycles, ease menopause transitions, and balance reproductive hormones naturally.


Stress & Anxiety Relief

Calm the nervous system and build resilience through shen (spirit) calming techniques.


Digestive Optimization

Strengthen digestive fire and resolve chronic digestive imbalances through targeted acupoint and herbal protocols.

Energy & Vitality Restoration

Rebuild depleted qi and restore natural energy reserves for sustained vitality.


Pain & Inflammation Resolution

Address both acute and chronic pain through targeted acupuncture and anti-inflammatory herbal combinations.


Immune System Support

Strengthen wei qi (defensive energy) to enhance natural immunity and resilience.

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From Assessment to Transformation

Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation including tongue and pulse diagnosis - sophisticated assessment tools that reveal the energetic patterns underlying your health concerns. Based on this evaluation, we design a personalized treatment plan combining acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle guidance.

 

Treatment sessions typically last 60-90 minutes in our serene healing space. Many clients experience immediate shifts in energy and well-being, with cumulative benefits building over a series of treatments as your system returns to optimal balance.

The Science Behind Ancient Wisdom

Modern research validates what TCM practitioners have known for millennia - acupuncture and herbal medicine create measurable changes in neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammation markers, and pain pathways. Our approach honors both traditional wisdom and contemporary understanding to deliver the most effective healing possible.

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Current Special

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Acupuncture Packages

6 Sessions + 1 Free
10 Sessions + 2 Free


Use within 6 months of purchase.

Meet Your Providers

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Emily Cox

Master of Oriental Medicine


I am a graduate of the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, where I earned my Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine. My studies also included training under Taoist Master and 64th-generation lineage holder Dr. Lillian Chang Y. Hsiang of the World Medicine Institute, where I learned healing modalities such as Qi Gong and the integration of local Hawaiian herbs with traditional Chinese medicine.


The Taoist teachings of humility, balance, and self-preservation have deeply influenced both my personal life and my approach to patient care. I strive to bring these principles into every treatment, helping patients discover practical ways to support their own healing journey and unlock their body’s natural capacity for wellness.

I have had the privilege of studying and working alongside respected practitioners including Joe Bright, founder of Kamaʻāina Community Acupuncture in Kaimukī, Hawaiʻi, and Tai Hawkins of Olanani Acuoasis in Kailua. Through these experiences, I developed a broad clinical background treating chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, paralysis, infertility, and a variety of women’s health concerns. My practice also includes facial rejuvenation and cosmetic acupuncture, and I occasionally incorporate Chinese astrological insights to provide a more individualized approach to care.


In addition to my work as an acupuncturist, I practice and teach Hatha Yoga and continue my studies with Mark Whitwell, founder of the Heart of Yoga approach. His breath-centered teachings emphasize that yoga should be accessible to every body, regardless of age or ability. One of my favorite quotes from Mark is, “The secrets of the universe are in you, as you.”


Before pursuing Oriental Medicine, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and English from St. Lawrence University. Creativity remains an important part of my life, and I enjoy singing, playing guitar, writing poetry, and painting. I believe that healing and creativity are deeply connected, and I am continually inspired by the ways both can help us reconnect with our authentic selves.

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Heather McKay

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine


I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with more than 40 years of experience in the healing arts, and I am passionate about helping people restore balance, relieve pain, and reconnect with their natural state of health and well-being. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting patients on their unique healing journeys by addressing the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects of wellness.


My approach to care is integrative and personalized, combining Eastern medicine, advanced wellness therapies, energetic healing, body alignment techniques, nutritional counseling, and restorative care. I believe that every individual is unique, and true healing occurs when we identify and address the root causes of imbalance rather than simply managing symptoms.

I specialize in musculoskeletal pain, stress-related conditions, PTSD, trauma recovery, hormonal balancing, and nervous system regulation. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with veterans, first responders, and individuals recovering from chronic pain, emotional stress, burnout, injury, and physical imbalance. My goal is to help patients regain mobility, resilience, vitality, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and their lives.


In addition to pain management and holistic wellness care, I offer regenerative and aesthetic therapies including microneedling for facial rejuvenation, hair restoration, scar reduction, and burn support. By combining advanced skin and tissue therapies with holistic healing principles and nutritional guidance, I help patients heal from the inside out while supporting confidence, healthy aging, and overall wellness.


It is an honor to serve the Hawaiʻi community and continue my life’s work of guiding patients toward healing, renewal, balance, and lasting transformation in both body and spirit.

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Discover the profound healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine.