With a history spanning more than 2,000 years, acupuncture is one of the oldest continuously practiced systems of medicine in the world. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has been refined over centuries through careful observation of the body, its functions, and the relationships between different aspects of health.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles (the size of a strand of hair) at specific points throughout the body. Treatment is selected according to each person’s individual presentation. From a traditional perspective, acupuncture is used to restore healthy function and balance within the body. Modern research has also examined how acupuncture interacts with the body physiologically, including its role in regulating the nervous system, stimulating the release of the body’s own pain-relieving chemicals, increasing local blood flow, influencing inflammatory responses, and producing mechanical and cellular changes within connective tissue. Through these mechanisms, acupuncture can support the treatment of pain and musculoskeletal conditions, headaches, stress and sleep concerns, digestive issues, reproductive health, and a wide range of other health concerns.

No two acupuncture treatments are exactly alike. Your treatment is selected based on your individual health concerns, history, and presentation, and needles may be placed both near the area of concern and at seemingly unrelated points elsewhere on the body. Once the needles are placed, you’ll typically rest comfortably for a period of time while the treatment takes effect. Many people find acupuncture sessions deeply relaxing, and sensations can range from feeling very little at all to a gentle heaviness, warmth, tingling, or dull ache around a point.

Chinese herbal medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and remains one of the foundational branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Rather than relying on a single substance for a single symptom, Chinese herbal medicine traditionally combines multiple herbs into carefully constructed formulas designed to work together as a comprehensive treatment strategy.

Herbal formulas may incorporate plant roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, and other natural substances and are selected according to your individual health history, symptoms, constitution, and current presentation. Much like pharmaceuticals, medicinal herbs contain active compounds that can produce measurable effects within the body and influence physiological processes. Through these actions, herbal medicine can support functions throughout the body, including circulation, digestion, inflammation, immune activity, hormonal signaling, nervous system function, and more.

Chinese herbal medicine is restorative in nature, with treatment aimed not only at addressing symptoms but also at correcting the underlying imbalances contributing to them. By supporting and restoring healthy function over time, herbal therapy is designed to address concerns at their root while strengthening the body’s ability to maintain balance and resilience.

Your herbal treatment may be provided as granules, capsules, tablets, tinctures, or other preparations depending on your needs and the formula prescribed. Unlike therapies that take place only during an office visit, herbal medicine allows treatment to continue at home each day and may be used consistently over a period of weeks or months. As your health and symptoms change, formulas can be adjusted and refined over time, allowing your treatment to evolve with you.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a holistic approach to skin health that offers a natural, non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation for those seeking an alternative to Botox, injectables, or more invasive cosmetic procedures. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment looks beyond the surface of the skin to consider both local facial concerns and the health of the body as a whole, recognizing that factors such as circulation, stress, sleep, digestion, hormonal changes, and lifestyle can all influence how the skin looks and feels.

Treatment combines the placement of fine acupuncture needles throughout the face with carefully selected body acupuncture points. Facial needling creates controlled micro-stimulation within the skin and underlying tissues, promoting local circulation and supporting the body's natural tissue-repair processes. Treatment may help improve the appearance of skin tone and texture, soften the appearance of fine lines, reduce facial tension, and support a brighter, more refreshed complexion.

At Origin Point, facial rejuvenation is designed to be a complete restorative experience. Each session incorporates facial and body acupuncture alongside facial gua sha, gentle facial cupping, specialty oils, and therapeutic facial massage. These techniques work together to encourage circulation, release muscular and fascial tension, reduce areas of stagnation and puffiness, and support the overall health and vitality of the skin.

Because healthy skin is influenced by more than what we apply topically, treatment also looks beyond the face. Lifestyle, nutrition, stress, sleep, and other factors may be discussed based on your individual concerns and goals. You'll also receive guidance on facial massage and simple techniques you can use at home to continue supporting your skin between treatments.

The goal isn't to change the way you look, but to support the health of the skin, soften signs of stress and tension, and enhance your natural appearance from the inside out.

Cupping and gua sha are traditional hands-on therapies used within Chinese medicine to stimulate circulation, relieve areas of tension and stagnation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. While each technique works differently, both may be incorporated into treatment based on your individual presentation and therapeutic needs.

Cupping — A traditional therapy that uses cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction, lifting the skin and underlying tissues. Cupping is commonly used over areas of muscular tightness or discomfort to encourage local circulation, reduce tension, and improve tissue mobility.

Gua Sha — A manual therapy performed by gliding a smooth-edged tool across the skin with gentle, controlled pressure. This technique works directly with the muscles, fascia, and connective tissues to encourage circulation and address areas of tightness, restriction, and discomfort.

Food has long been considered an important part of health and healing in Chinese medicine. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all diet, recommendations are tailored to your individual needs and may consider the energetic and functional properties of foods, preparation methods, seasonal influences, and your current health concerns. Dietary guidance may be incorporated into your treatment plan to support digestion, nourishment, and overall health between visits.

In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine includes a variety of therapies that may be used to further support your treatment. When appropriate, these therapies may be incorporated into your acupuncture session at no additional cost.

Moxibustion — A heat therapy that uses moxa, made from the dried mugwort herb, to gently warm acupuncture points or specific areas of the body. It may be used to encourage circulation, relieve discomfort, warm areas of the body, and enhance the therapeutic effects of acupuncture. Moxibustion can be performed indirectly using a moxa stick or cone, or applied to an acupuncture needle to deliver warmth more deeply into the treated area.

Electroacupuncture — A modern extension of traditional acupuncture in which a gentle electrical current is passed between selected acupuncture needles. The intensity is carefully controlled and creates a mild, rhythmic stimulation that can be especially useful when treating pain, muscle tension, musculoskeletal conditions, and even neurological rehabilitation, including support for post-stroke weakness and hemiplegia.

Tui Na — A traditional form of Chinese therapeutic bodywork that incorporates acupressure, massage, stretching, and joint mobilization to address pain, tension, and movement restrictions.

Topical Herbal Medicine — Chinese herbs can also be prepared for external use in the form of liniments, oils, salves, creams, patches, pastes, and herbal soaks. These preparations are applied directly to an area of concern and are commonly used to complement treatment for pain, swelling, tension, and tissue recovery.

Ear Seeds — Small seeds or beads placed on specific points of the ear to provide gentle, continued acupressure stimulation between treatments.

Auricular Therapy — A form of acupuncture and acupressure that uses specific points on the external ear that correspond with different areas and functions of the body. Treatment may involve very fine acupuncture needles during your session or small ear seeds secured to selected points for continued gentle stimulation at home. Auricular therapy may be used on its own or alongside body acupuncture to support nervous system regulation and address concerns such as stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, pain, and trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD. Specialized auricular protocols may also be incorporated as supportive care for patients with complex conditions, including alpha-gal syndrome.

Heat Therapy — Therapeutic heat may be applied to specific areas of the body using tools such as a TDP mineral heat lamp. Unlike a traditional heating pad, TDP lamps emit infrared heat through a mineral plate, providing comfortable, penetrating warmth to the treated area. Heat therapy may be used alongside acupuncture to encourage circulation, relax tight muscles and tissues, reduce discomfort, and support recovery.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that has been used for thousands of years to cultivate health, vitality, and greater awareness of the body. Rooted in the principles of Chinese medicine, Qigong combines intentional movement, posture, breathing techniques, and focused attention to support both physical and mental well-being.

Unlike many forms of exercise that emphasize intensity or performance, Qigong uses slow, purposeful movements coordinated with the breath. Practices can range from gentle flowing sequences to still postures, meditation, breathwork, and targeted exercises. Movements can be adapted to different bodies, abilities, and health goals, making Qigong an accessible way to build mobility, balance, coordination, and body awareness while encouraging relaxation and reducing physical tension.

In a private Qigong session, instruction is tailored specifically to you. We may focus on areas such as mobility, stress management, breathing, balance, posture, relaxation, or overall vitality, depending on your goals. You’ll be guided through practices during the session and given simple techniques to continue at home, allowing the benefits of Qigong to become part of your everyday life.

Movement is an essential part of restoring and maintaining healthy function. Pain, injury, repetitive activities, prolonged sitting, work demands, and everyday habits can gradually change the way we move—often creating areas of tightness, weakness, compensation, or limited mobility that place additional stress on the body.

Therapeutic movement takes a more intentional approach to exercise by looking at how your body moves as a whole. Sessions may address posture, mobility, strength, stability, balance, and movement mechanics to identify areas that may be contributing to discomfort or limiting function. Treatment may incorporate corrective exercise, mobility work, stretching, strength and stability training, postural retraining, and other movement-based techniques tailored to your individual needs.

The goal is not simply to exercise, but to restore more efficient, comfortable movement and give your body the tools it needs to function well in everyday life. Whether you're working through lingering limitations from a previous injury, dealing with the effects of repetitive stress or daily posture, or simply wanting to move better, sessions are designed around where your body is now and where you want it to go.

You’ll also leave with practical exercises and movement strategies to continue at home, helping you build on your progress beyond the treatment room.