Acupunture
At Fern Acupuncture and Family Wellness, we offer Classical Five Element Acupuncture—a timeless healing tradition rooted in the natural rhythms of life. This approach is based on the understanding that the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—exist both in nature and within us, shaping our physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual vitality. When these elements are in balance, we experience true harmony and wellness. When imbalanced, symptoms may arise—physically, mentally, or emotionally.
Five Element Acupuncture gently restores this natural balance by addressing the root cause of illness, not just its symptoms. Treatments are uniquely tailored to each person, working to reconnect the body, mind, and spirit while supporting the body’s own healing intelligence. Many patients report feeling more grounded, emotionally clear, and energized after treatment.
What Is Classical Five Element Acupuncture?
Classical Five Element Acupuncture is a subtle yet deeply transformative system of medicine. Using very fine, sterile needles inserted into specific acupuncture points, it helps restore the flow of Qi (vital energy) and balance the elemental forces within. This style emphasizes treating the “Causative Factor”—the primary element out of balance in an individual—which often underlies chronic physical or emotional patterns.
Patients often describe sensations like warmth, heaviness, tingling, or a gentle shift in energy during treatment. These sensations are signs that your system is responding and beginning to rebalance. Treatments are deeply calming and supportive for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, fatigue, pain, menstrual and fertility issues, emotional stress, chronic conditions, and more.
What to Expect During a Session
Your first visit at Fern is a comprehensive 2-hour session. It includes an in-depth intake where we explore your physical symptoms, emotional landscape, health history, and life patterns. Dr. Elise will also perform classical diagnostic techniques such as pulse reading, sensory observation, and energetic assessment to determine which element needs the most support. The session concludes with your first acupuncture treatment.
Follow-up treatments are 1 hour and continue to build on your individualized care plan. Over time, patients often experience a resolution of their symptoms, increased vitality, deeper emotional clarity, improved sleep, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and their lives.
Pediatric Acupuncture
We are honored to support the health of your whole family—including children. Pediatric acupuncture at Fern is gentle, safe, and effective. We treat children as young as 3 months old using non-invasive techniques such as acupressure, gentle gua sha, magnets, and ear seeds to stimulate acupuncture points with or without the use of needles, depending on the tolerance of the child. These approaches are soothing and well-tolerated by infants and children, helping to support immune function, digestive health, sleep, emotional regulation, and developmental balance. Treatments are customized to your child’s age, temperament, and specific needs, always with a calm and compassionate approach.
At Fern Acupuncture and Family Wellness, we provide a nurturing space for deep healing. Whether you’re seeking relief from persistent symptoms or looking to restore balance on all levels, Five Element Acupuncture offers a gentle, powerful, and time-honored path to whole-person wellness.