I am currently out of the office until December 1.
I am referring all inquiries to Five Flowers Acupuncture.

This memo was posted 8/28/26. - Emily, Cinnamon Twig Acupuncture

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We are located uptown in the Community Partners wing of the St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church. Enter through the courtyard pictured above (photo coming soon) and walk straight to reach the elevator. The elevator will bring you to the second floor and the waiting room will be to the left. There are signs posted to direct you. 
There is free street parking and we are ADA accessible. 

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What to expect

Before your visit: Please eat within 3 hours of your appointment, wear loose fitting clothing and have your initial forms are filled out.

During your visit: Your appointment will begin with an intake period followed by acupuncture potentially in conjunction with other modalities.

How many sessions? As a rule of thumb, expect to return for 5-7 sessions to achieve a long term resolution for your issue. For fertility acupuncture, please expect to return for 8-12 sessions. Some conditions see their health goals achieved in more or less sessions depending on their nature.

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What can acupuncture & Chinese medicine treat?
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are well known for treating pain, fertility and stress. However, it can help to treat a broad variety of ailments. Other conditions treatable with acupuncture are colds, coughs, migraines, neuralgia, constipation, digestive issues, insomnia, skin complaints, psycho-emotional problems, ENT related complaints & more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Chinese medicine?
Chinese medicine dates back over 2,000 years. Based on Taoism, it is founded upon the concept of Qi (vital force/ energy) and it's smooth flow throughout the body. Along with the Blood, the Qi runs through the channels and permeates all tissues and organs. The Chinese medical perspective sees patients as whole beings, rather than separate isolated complaints. When there is pain or dysfunction this is a representation of the loss of equilibrium in the body and working with your practitioner will help to restore this balance through the pillars of Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine is comprised of five pillars (acupuncture, moxibustion, herbs/diet, body work, qi gong). A session may incorporate several pillars.

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