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Joanna Jie Zhao, L.Ac

NC ac upunct ure & wellness clinic Huntersville & Salisbury

Joanna Jie zhao

LKNW reco gnizes a wom an do ing exc eptio nal wo r k i n t h e Lake No rman comm unity, a lead er who is paving the way to c hanging o ur attitud es and inspiring co nf id e nc e in the f uture.

on Her Fam ily Le gac y: Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for thousands of years. I am the third generation in my family to practice. My mother learned acupuncture from her father and she operates a clinic in China. When I was growing up, people would not only come to my mother’s clinic, they would also show up at our house for treatment, so as a very young girl, I saw firsthand how acupuncture can help a wide variety of health issues.

on Myths Abo ut Acupunct ure : Most people think acupuncture is just for pain. And though it has been used as a way to relieve pain for 3,000 to 5,000 years, that's not its only purpose. Many people have a positive response to treating allergies and asthma with acupuncture, and I’ve also had good results treating digestive issues, anxiety and depression, migraines, menstrual cramps, and even the common cold! In fact, we can really treat anything Western medicine treats, and all without side effects.

on One -Time Fixes : Like many medical treatments, acupuncture is not a one-time fix. It is particularly effective as a preventive measure, a way to help patients remain or get back in balance. Because of that, I teach my patients to embrace acupuncture as a lifestyle habit and not just a quick fix for pain. They learn to check themselves on a regular basis and determine what part of their emotional and physical health we need to address. With regular treatments, acupuncture can help them enhance their immune systems, enhance the recuperative powers of their body, and improve overall function and well-being.

on What Ma kes It All Worth wh ile: My patients! I have been seeing some patients for many years because they have discovered how much acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help them. They have become like part of my family. When my patients are happy, I’m happy, and that makes me smile. And of course, my two sons and my husband always make me smile. w

Joanna Jie Zhao, L.Ac, has been practicing as an acupuncturist for over 20 years and is certified and licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and the NC Board of Acupuncture. For more information, visit www.ncacupunctureclinic.com.

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