Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the modalities of Oriental Medicine (O.M.). This treatment consists of fine needles placed into the body at points shown to be effective in the treatment of specific health concerns. These points have been mapped out by practitioners for over two thousand years. There are more than one-thousand actual points which stimulate your body's natural "Qi" or "vital energy". Using current research, we now know there is much more involved in how acupuncture works.
Some treatments may include herbal treatment, Gua-sha, and cupping. Acupuncturists can treat a vast majority of ailments, including these common conditions:
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Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
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Respiratory Disorders
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Circulatory Disorders
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Urogenital Disorders
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Gynecological Disorders
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Psychoemotional and Neurological Disorders
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Yes! Your provider has been through extensive amounts of education and training in the art of acupuncture. All licensed acupuncturists today use individually packed, sterile, and disposable needles. Your chance of harm, infection or contagion is almost none.
Does it hurt?
The needles used in acupuncture are usually not much thicker than a hair, making the insertion of the needle practically painless. Many people do not even know the needles are in place. The vast majority of patients find acupuncture very relaxing and may even fall asleep during treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
Oftentimes, patients will experience results fairly quickly. Remember, however, the longer you have had your condition, the longer relief may take. Your provider will develop and discuss a treatment plan with you based on their experience and realistic expectations.
Mallory Carlson, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist
Mallory received her Masters of Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She is licensed with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and board certified by the NCCAOM.
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Mallory has several years of practice in a number of different clinical settings and has an array of knowledge about various types of health concerns. She is skilled at treating many musculoskeletal issues, both chronic and acute, and headaches/migraines. She also enjoys treating mental/emotional issues (anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions), women's health issues and GI disorders.
Mallory's calming presence will help you feel at ease as soon as you walk into the treatment room. She has a gentle needling technique and compassionately communicates what you can expect both during and after treatment. She recognizes that your body is it's own greatest healer, and she is available as an assist to help facilitate the healing process.
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KC dall'Amore, DCM, MAc, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist - Starting late October
KC dall’Amore is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist whose passion for healing is rooted in a family tradition of Chinese medicine in Taiwan. With a Master’s in Acupuncture and an interest in sports medicine, neurological conditions, and complex chronic cases, KC blends a lineage-based understanding of traditional medicine with a modern, evidence-informed approach.
KC is known for a gentle, grounded style and an ability to listen deeply, helping each patient feel understood and supported. Drawing on both heritage and clinical experience, KC’s treatments foster connection, balance, and lasting transformation, restoring harmony and whole-person healing.