Ash Goddard, DACM, LAc

11/03/2025

A long time ago I wrote an article for the Journal of Chinese Medicine called, “The ‘Runner’s Point’: An Extra Point for the Treatment and Prevention of
Lower Leg Injuries in Athletes.”
just made an AI comic all on its own and sent it to me, complete with a typo. (If AI is so great, why can’t it spell?) Still kinda fun. 🤩 It was the running community (and their injuries) that inspired me to go deep in the study of pain management and injury treatment and recovery, and how I came upon this “extra” point.

If interested you can read the article at my website. Link in bio.

10/18/2025

In case any patients wonder whether Clio offsets her hard work as office manager with plenty of comfortable rest…

10/13/2025

Finding balance isn’t always easy. This granite boulder makes it look pretty simple but being human is a whole other experience.
Thankfully, we can always look to nature for inspiration, for quiet, for respite from turbulent times, for clean air and uncrowded paths, for a place to be held and behold just how wondrous it is to be here at all.

10/01/2025

Twenty-five years ago today I hung out my shingle and began seeing patients in Bellingham. I’ve learned and grown so much in that time and have tremendous gratitude for the occupation and life I have chosen, and also for the support of my colleagues and patients near and far.

My beloved teachers have been many and even with 25 years behind me, I continue to study and deepen my understanding of Chinese medicine every day—most recently in the realm of Medical Qi Gong and Shamanic Chinese medicine. Qi gong is one of the five branches of Chinese medicine and the study I’ve done over this past year and the next several years to come will round out my practice and knowledge and help me be a better practitioner and part of this community.

Thank you for your continued trust in my services over all this time!

Stay tuned for updates at NINE as we expand our services!

Ash

07/21/2025

Big news! I’m delighted to announce that Moon Weiss, LAc, has joined our acupuncture team!
Contact us in the link in bio to schedule!

07/21/2025

The teams at 701 E Holly topped the podium this year. So happy to collaborate with and will miss them when they move next door this fall!

06/02/2025

Happy four year anniversary to NINE Acupuncture and Green Mtn PT building collab! I’ve been so fortunate to share space and so many patients with you!

04/21/2025

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

04/20/2025

I was recently introduced to the surprisingly timeless poetry of Kabir. I’ve been thinking about all my teachers lately, and the many forms they take…

I Had To Seek The Physician

I had to seek the physician
because of the pain this world
caused
me.

I could not believe what happened when I got there —
I found my
Teacher.

Before I left, he said,
“Up for a little homework, yet?”

“Okay.” I replied.

“Well then, try thanking all the people
who have caused
you pain.

They helped you
come to
me.”

04/07/2025

Bonsai friends

04/03/2025

Last night my friend told me this dock used to be dead straight yet here it is, surviving and soon to be thriving, despite all the storms and shifting sands 🤍

03/25/2025