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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a time-tested way of treating disease, illness, pain, and other mysterious problems by assessing all the systems of the body, diagnosing problem areas, identifying the root causes, and—through inserting thin, single-use needles into specific points—harmonizing all the interwoven bodily systems so they work smoothly together to generate a state of health.

Herbal Medicine

Classical Chinese herbal formulas were created thousands of years ago, and are still used today due to their effectiveness. They work at a deep internal level, and are often the key to resolving chronic conditions. Herbs may be dispensed as raw substances which may be whole, to boil at home; powdered, to steep overnight; or in dehydrated tea granules, to mix with hot water. They also may be pre... Read More

Classical Chinese herbal formulas were created thousands of years ago, and are still used today due to their effectiveness. They work at a deep internal level, and are often the key to resolving chronic conditions. Herbs may be dispensed as raw substances which may be whole, to boil at home; powdered, to steep overnight; or in dehydrated tea granules, to mix with hot water. They also may be prescribed as a topical remedy.

Cupping

Cupping is the application of glass suction cups to broad areas of the body—commonly the back, legs, shoulders, or arms. It improves circulation to relieve pain and soften areas of tightness or adhesions. It can shorten recovery time after injuries, athletic events and competitions, manual labor, or a strenuous day in the garden. Please be aware that cupping usually leaves marks, which may last... Read More

Cupping is the application of glass suction cups to broad areas of the body—commonly the back, legs, shoulders, or arms. It improves circulation to relieve pain and soften areas of tightness or adhesions. It can shorten recovery time after injuries, athletic events and competitions, manual labor, or a strenuous day in the garden. Please be aware that cupping usually leaves marks, which may last as long as three weeks.

Jennifer Whitney
(She/They) LAc

As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, and an avid lover of the wild, Jennifer has a passion for working with people to restore their internal ecosystem of body, heart-mind, and spirit. Just as earthen levees contain the Mississippi River and cypress trees grow up from the water, our bodies contain a reflection of these natural relationships, both in sickness and in health.

She treats & supports a wide variety of conditions and transitions, such as sleep troubles, injury/surgery recovery, pain, menstrual or menopausal difficulties, fertility issues, all stages of pregnancy from planning through postpartum, stress and anxiety, gender-affirming care, digestive problems, auto-immune disorders, and beyond.

While working to resolve troublesome symptoms or problems quickly, she always keeps a steady focus on the big picture, as symptoms are usually a message about a deeper imbalance that must be addressed.

Jennifer graduated with highest honors from a four-year medical program at National University of Natural Medicine, where she volunteered for four years in public health clinics offering acupuncture and herbal medicine, and designed her clinical internship to work almost entirely in public health and harm-reduction settings.

During school, she also completed a year-long program in classical, nature-based acupuncture with Dr. Ed Neal, a two-year mentorship in Shen-Hammer Chinese medical psychology and pulse diagnosis, and a three-year apprenticeship in medical qigong.

Her post-graduate trainings include studies at the Daoist academy, Zidao, in Shanghai; Matt Callison’s Sports Medicine Acupuncture; specialization training in gynecology and obstetrics with White Pine Circle; and an ongoing multi-year mentorship program with expert diagnostician and herbalist, Sharon Weizenbaum.

Jennifer co-founded the NADAnola Collective, and regularly offers free ear acupuncture at our weekly clinics in her office, as well as at pop-up clinics for immigrants, formerly-incarcerated people, and the QTGNC communities. She participates in various mutual aid groups which focus on hurricane preparedness and response, and has extensive experience offering healthcare and trainings before, during, and after disasters.

As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, and an avid lover of the wild, Jennifer has a passion for ... Read More

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