acupuncture & wellness center
HERC's free Acupuncture and Wellness Center is in the Alice Griffith Housing Complex. The purpose of the clinic is to serve our communities by offering accessible alternative health care.
Treatments offered
Treatments may reduce stress, relieve pain, & boost the immune system. With dietary & exercise consultation we can help control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, & diabetes.
Treatments by our Licensed Acupuncturist include acupuncture, acupressure, & herbal medicine prescription. Herbal formulas are available at the clinic.
Afterwards, you are invited to enjoy free tea, ton enjoy while relaxing in the lounge.
Walk-ins welcome, but priority is given to those with appointments.
Workshops and classes
Workshops and classes focusing on health and wellness are bi-monthly. Classes include tai chi, qi gong, healthy cooking, nutrition & more.
For more information regarding classes, please contact the clinic.
Ramesh Kannan, L..Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist & clinic director of the Alice Griffith Acupuncture & Wellness Center.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has helped millions of people get well & stay healthy. An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific points in the body to help promote the body’s recuperative power, immunity, and physical & emotional health. It is safe, painless, & effective for a wide array of medical problems.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization as effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems.
What to expect
You will be greeted, & asked to write about your health, & what you want to be treated for.
The acupuncturist will give an initial exam. He would like to know about your health history, symptoms, diet & lifestyle. Your pulse & tongue will be checked, perhaps a physical exam.
Treatment of 30-60 minutes may be in private or a group.