East Asian Medicine is a modern umbrella term for the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese traditions that have shaped the development and clinical depth of acupuncture, moxibustion, and eastern herbal medicine in the West. Though each lineage is distinct, they share foundational principles and a long history of practice-based refinement.

Our work is informed by Japanese, Korean, and Chinese acupuncture lineages. Treatments are guided by an embodied, hands-on approach that emphasizes palpation, subtle feedback, and responsiveness to how your system is presenting that day. Rather than applying a fixed protocol, techniques are chosen based on what your body is asking for and how it responds during the session.

Yes. Herbal prescribing is included at no extra charge with medical acupuncture visits. It is also offered as a standalone service without acupuncture. Herbs are provided in-house and billed separately.

Treatments at ECHO are intentionally gentle. Most people find the experience far more comfortable than they expected. Even those who feel anxious about needles are often surprised by how easeful it feels. The style of acupuncture used here is designed to calm the nervous system rather than overstimulate it. You may notice subtle sensations—warmth, movement, or a gentle heaviness—as your body settles, but sharp pain is uncommon. If anything feels uncomfortable, adjustments are always made. Care is responsive and individualized.