March 1, 2026
SpringRoot Acupuncture & Wellness in Woodbury blends the time-tested science of Acupuncture with modern medical solutions, to provide personalized, effective, unique healthcare in a meditative environment.
What would you like people to know about Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is often the subject of miracle stories — “I went three times in 1983, and it cured me!” Yes, these do happen, and it’s amazing and wonderful when it does, but they are rare. I refer to them as winning the Acupuncture Lotto. What feels more important to share is how incredible of a tool Acupuncture is over time. Acupuncture can heal deeply in such a profound way by actually restoring both the structure and function of the body. Frequency and consistency are vital, especially with complex conditions.
Many people come in for pain, but Acupuncture treats much more. What range of issues do you most often help patients address?
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and structural issues by reducing inflammation, increasing circulation, and restoring function. But Acupuncture is also helpful for internal conditions. With 25 years of experience in Chinese Medicine, I have treated everything from anxiety, depression, and digestive issues, to autoimmune diseases, fertility, allergies, neuropathy, and migraines. I also have patients who come in for preventative care. Acupuncture is one of the original biohacking tools. It can help to maintain, optimize, and enhance the body and the mind.
Stress and nervous system overload seem universal right now. How does Acupuncture help patients reset and feel balanced again?
Patients often comment that just simply being at SpringRoot calms their nervous system. But there’s more to it than that. There are specific points that activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), and calm the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight). Acupuncture has been proven to lower cortisol and inflammation, both drivers of anxiety. It can raise the “feel good” neurotransmitters in the body (dopamine and serotonin) as well as stimulate the release of endorphins. I’ve described receiving Acupuncture as “facilitated meditation,” because it can induce deep relaxation, which reduces activity in the area of the brain that experiences fear and emotional responses. Regular Acupuncture also supports healthy sleep, and insomnia with an overactive mind is often at the root of people feeling anxious throughout the day.
What is the deeper goal of SpringRoot: symptom relief, long-term healing, prevention, or something else entirely?
It’s all of these, and I would add education and support to that list. I truly believe that our body’s ability to heal is far greater than we allow ourselves to believe, or have been led to believe. I want people to know that there are solutions when, often, allopathic medicine says there are not. I try to look at the big picture with my patients. We discuss lifestyle or dietary changes that can support their healing goals. I’ve seen so many amazing things happen within these walls. I always tell them, “I’m an optimistic practitioner. Let’s try!”
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