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Acupuncture

Acupuncture taps into the bio-electrical energy of the nervous system to restore balance in the body. The acupuncturist will do a thorough intake of symptoms and medical history, as well as tongue and pulse diagnosis. In addition to acupuncture, treatment may include cupping, guasha, or moxibustion.

Cupping

Glass cups are suctioned to the skin using heat to create a vacuum. Commonly used for pain, cupping breaks up adhesions that form between the muscles and the fascia and improves blood flow to the tissues. Cupping also clears lung congestion and has a detoxifying effect.

Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbs are an effective adjunct or alternative to pharmaceuticals, with fewer side effects. All of the herbs in our apothecary are tested for authenticity, potency, purity, and safety. Based on the intake, symptoms, and diagnosis, a licensed, board-certified herbalist will recommend an herbal formula individualized for your body. We carry herbs in pill, tincture or raw form. The cost of ... Read More

Chinese herbs are an effective adjunct or alternative to pharmaceuticals, with fewer side effects. All of the herbs in our apothecary are tested for authenticity, potency, purity, and safety. Based on the intake, symptoms, and diagnosis, a licensed, board-certified herbalist will recommend an herbal formula individualized for your body. We carry herbs in pill, tincture or raw form. The cost of herbs is not included.

Guasha

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique is which pressure is applied by scraping the skin with a massage tool until small petechiae appear. This invigorating treatment relieves chronic and acute pain by decreasing inflammation, improving blood flow and breaking up scar tissue.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Ultra-fine needles are inserted into the face, head and neck to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, tone facial muscles and improve blood flow. Visits also include facial guasha or facial cupping. We will discuss underlying imbalances that may affect your skin health and give lifestyle and diet recommendations.

Food Therapy

Food is medicine. We will work with you to recommend foods specific to your health condition and body. We ask that you keep a detailed food journal for 1 week prior to your nutritional counseling appointment. Before suggesting a therapeutic diet, we consider many factors: the patient’s constitution, the nature of the illness and even the season and climate. Recommendations are based on Chinese ... Read More

Food is medicine. We will work with you to recommend foods specific to your health condition and body. We ask that you keep a detailed food journal for 1 week prior to your nutritional counseling appointment. Before suggesting a therapeutic diet, we consider many factors: the patient’s constitution, the nature of the illness and even the season and climate. Recommendations are based on Chinese tongue and pulse diagnosis, as well as a full health intake.

Devon Bodenhorn
(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Devon Bodenhorn is a NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She completed her graduate degree at the Pacific College of Health and Science-Chicago while being enrolled as a dual-student, working her way through her doctorate and completing a massage therapy certificate, simultaneously.

She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science and several yoga certifications. Dr. Devon enjoys learning and discovering new ways to help her patients achieve their health goals. She loves working with a variety of different conditions but has a special interest in treating pain and mental health disorders.

She believes that health is an ongoing journey and likes to empower her patients to get involved with it both inside and outside of sessions. Dr. Devon loves integrative medicine and being able to pull from many different disciplines and schools of thought to benefit her patients.

In her free time, she enjoys going out for walks, hanging out with her loved ones, and traveling the world when she can. She loves everything about plants and has 40+ houseplants. Dr. Devon also has two beautiful cats, Felix and Lilah.

Dr. Devon Bodenhorn is a NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chine... Read More

Judith Mier
(She/Her/Hers)

Judith is a bilingual, Spanish speaking acupuncturist specializing in chronic and acute pain, mental-emotional issues, and autoimmune disorders. She graduated from National University of Health Sciences in 2020 with a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine. She has over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist and is highly adept at treating musculoskeletal problems. She sees acupuncture as a powerful tool, with the needles acting as tiny antennas to bring balance to the body for any type of modern disease or ailment. Her impeccable diagnostic skills help her find the underlying pattern that ties together seemingly disparate symptoms, and treat them at the root cause holistically.

Judith’s uses a trauma-informed, healing centered approach to care. She brings attunement and deep listening to her treatments, has a gentle needling style and creates a safe, no-judgement zone in the treatment room.

In her free time, Judith likes to sing, dance, read, sing and enjoy the outdoors with her Mexican hairless dog.

Judith is a bilingual, Spanish speaking acupuncturist specializing in chronic and acute pain, men... Read More

Michelle Young LAc

Michelle Young, LAc

Michelle is the founder of Alchemy Acupuncture & Herbs. Her vision is to create an inclusive, patient-centered healing space. She has been a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist since 2008. She combines knowledge, experience and intuition to treat a wide array of health imbalances including chronic pain, women’s health, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, allergies and insomnia.

Michelle Young, LAc Michelle is the founder of Alchemy Acupuncture & Herbs. Her vision is to ... Read More

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