Thrive CommUnity Acupuncture & Massage

01/17/2026

Today is Support Saturday- offering chair acupuncture for $25 for returning patients and $35 for first timers. Feeling a little (or a lot) out of sorts with everything that's going on? Acupuncture is famous around the world for its ability to help people dissolve their anxiety and stress! So call today for YOUR personal, and tenderly profound, dose of calm and relaxation! Remember: when you take care of YOURSELF, you're more able to care for others too! Open today, Saturday from 10-2. Schedule online or call our office.

01/17/2026

We have the power to set our own intentions for how we would like each day to be. Everyday can be the best day of the year.

01/16/2026

Because we can be in control... If we know what to do.

01/15/2026

Acupuncture can help with many types of addictions. Our Saturday Support treatments are ideal for addiction issues- Just $25 for returning patients and $35 for first timers. Schedule online or call our office.

01/14/2026

We have openings today to help relieve your pain. Dee knows just the right spot for pain relief. Open today 10-2, tomorrow, Thursday from 2-6 and Friday 10-4. BeWellandThrive.org

01/13/2026

Taiwanese researchers discovered acupuncture triggering stem cell release healing damaged organs naturally. Scientists at China Medical University found that electroacupuncture at specific meridian points stimulates bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into circulation, which then migrate to injured organs and promote tissue repair. This mechanism explains acupuncture's therapeutic effects through measurable biological processes rather than placebo.

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years, but Western medicine dismissed it as placebo due to lack of biological mechanism. Taiwanese researchers using advanced imaging and cellular tracking discovered that needle stimulation at specific points triggers measurable stem cell mobilization—providing the first clear biological explanation for acupuncture's effects.

Electroacupuncture (needles with mild electrical current) at ST36 (Zusanli point) and GV20 (Baihui point) causes a 300% increase in circulating stem cells within 24 hours. These mobilized stem cells express homing signals drawing them to damaged tissues—injured liver, heart, kidneys, or brain—where they differentiate into organ-specific cells and release healing factors. It's like acupuncture triggers the body's internal repair dispatch system.

Stroke patients receiving electroacupuncture within 48 hours of stroke showed 40% better functional recovery than those receiving standard care alone. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers. Heart attack survivors demonstrated improved cardiac function. The mechanism is entirely biological—traced stem cells from bone marrow to damaged organs. Skeptical Western physicians are reconsidering acupuncture given this mechanistic evidence. We're discovering that ancient healing practices work through sophisticated biological mechanisms science is only now capable of detecting.

Source: China Medical University, Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2025

01/13/2026

We've been treating many people recently for stress and anxiety. Depression, too. PLEASE help us spread word that ACUPUNCTURE HELPS! It helps calm your nervous system... it helps your brain more easily process your thoughts and emotions in non-reactive ways... it helps you sleep better which is a HUGE benefit... it helps relieve your feelings of "always being on edge"... and much more! Remember, we're always AFFORDABLE at just $39-$79per treatment as well as our chair acupuncture for $25 on Saturdays! We just LOVE caring for folks like you!

01/13/2026

Let's keep well out there! 'Tis the season to get lots of sleep and to eat warm nourishing foods. Acupuncture treatments on a regular basis (every week or so) to boost the immune system....all great tools for living a healthy and well life. With so many people getting the flu, we can do ourselves a huge favor by taking care of ourselves to build up our best defense against those bugs.

01/12/2026

We never cease to be amazed with how unique and beautiful our patients and clients are! We love their diversity. Their originality. We cherish what they teach us. And we're honored that they invite us into their lives to support them. We thank you all!

01/11/2026

01/11/2026

The driving idea behind acupuncture is that we're already in possession of everything we need to be well. Acupuncture does not add or subtract anything. Rather, it prompts the body to do what it already knows how to do. It reminds you that you have the power to heal yourself.

01/10/2026

We're feeling like we could spin the world on our finger tip today! Why? Because... we've kept our clinic warm and toasty for our clients... we've kept people's migraine headaches at bay... we've basked worn, weary patients with joyous love and healing... and every day our patients have enveloped us with their caring, appreciative support. Come spin YOUR healing and enlightened joy with us too! We have appointments available this week. https://www.bewellandthrive.org/