Michigan TCM Wellness Center

12/15/2025

I love my clinic. After a long day of treating and charting, I pause to take in the church lights shining in the distance from my window. This community is truly beautiful, and so are all of you.❤

12/13/2025

Recent media coverage has highlighted dry needling following a rare pneumothorax (collapsed lung) injury. While such complications are uncommon, they underscore the importance of proper training and credentialing.

If you are seeking acupuncture, please be sure to see an NCCAOM Board-Certified, state-licensed Acupuncturist. Licensed acupuncturists complete approximately eight years of formal education and pass rigorous 12-hour national board examinations.

Dry needling is illegal in many states and, where permitted, often requires only minimal training, sometimes limited to weekend courses. It is commonly performed by physical therapists, chiropractors, or medical doctors who are not trained as acupuncturists.

For patient safety and to uphold professional standards within my field, I do not treat patients who are concurrently receiving dry needling.

J.J. Watt on Friday said his younger brother, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, had to undergo surgery after experiencing a partially collapsed lung following "a dry needling treatment session” at the team’s facility in Western Pennsylvania. J.J. Watt, who is a former NFL player, made th...

12/10/2025

Celebrating 15 Years in Business

Fifteen years feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on what shaped me, and how I ended up here. Many years ago, I made the scary decision to move out of state to attend acupuncture school. I sold almost everything I owned and moved into a tiny apartment in Wrigleyville, Chicago. I braved cold winters and wind on my mile-and-a-half walk to school (I recently Googled the distance, I had forgotten!). I still laugh thinking about the day I tried using a regular umbrella during a windy, rainy afternoon… it flipped inside out immediately. Chicago teaches you to adapt quickly.

Having no car was oddly liberating, especially in a neighborhood where you’d have to move it every time the Cubs had a home game (all 81 of them!). When my mom got sick, I pushed through two semesters at once so I could stay close to home, ultimately graduating early with a small group of six students. I was one of them.

Before I even graduated, the hospital hired me. My goal was simple but ambitious: to create an affordable acupuncture program that served the community. Nothing in a hospital system comes easily, but after countless meetings, the first program of its kind in the state launched. I was grateful to serve patients in a hospital setting while simultaneously building my private practice.

Every door that opened, I walked through even when I was terrified. Public speaking, radio interviews, presentations to medical students, nonprofit work, the Detroit peer program for officers… I said yes, even when it pushed me far outside my comfort zone.

Running your own business is never easy, and you never do it alone. I carried the advice of mentors with me. My husband took the leap with me when we moved out of state. And my mom’s voice echoed in my head: “You can do anything you want in this world if you apply yourself.”

For years I juggled two locations. I learned what worked and what didn’t. There were times I didn’t know if I would make it, times I didn’t believe in myself. But you did. My patients did. And because of all of you, I am here celebrating 15 years.

You trust me with your care. You walk into my clinic when you’re vulnerable. I never take that lightly. It is an honor to serve you for 15 years, and hopefully for many more.

I get to do what I love in a community with a small downtown feel. I’ve been fortunate to be one of the longest-standing acupuncture practices and local businesses in the area. With persistence (and many conversations with city officials), I’ve been able to help improve our downtown, handicap parking spaces, cross-hatching for visibility, even speed deterrents to keep pedestrians safe. Owning a business means always thinking about how to improve things, not just for yourself, but for the community you serve. Even the difficult lessons have something to teach.

Thank you for giving me the chance to do what I love. Truly, without your trust, I wouldn’t be here celebrating 15 years in business. I am deeply grateful, and I hope to continue serving this community for many, many years to come.

Emily ❤

12/09/2025

Michigan TCM Wellness – Holiday Hours
We will be open on the following dates: December 15, 18, 22, and 29.
The clinic will reopen on January 5, 2026.

Wishing everyone a calm and peaceful holiday season.❄️

12/08/2025

This is the time of year when so many people push themselves to the limit, and the cold weather often makes arthritis flare even more. A patient came in today at a full 10/10 pain. After their treatment, I received this message:

12/03/2025

My heart is full🫶 Thank you for your kind review!

11/25/2025

Michigan TCM Wellness Center received a 5-star review⭐️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly grateful for your trust and so glad to hear you’re feeling relief!🫶

11/25/2025

We have a new coffee shop in the downtown area, Main’s Treat Coffeehouse, just a few steps from our clinic. One of my patients surprised me with a drink from there today, and it was delicious. I’m excited to welcome this new addition to our little community.🫶

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Hours
Monday, November 24 — Open
Tuesday, November 25 — Open
Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30 — Closed
Normal hours resume Monday, December 1

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative holiday week!

11/11/2025

“Nothing, it has been perfect from day one. I am happy to be a patient here.”
I'm so grateful for kind words like these and for the wonderful patients who make our clinic feel like community. ❤

11/11/2025

We’re collecting gently used and new scarves, hats, and gloves to help keep our community warm this winter. Bring your items to our Warmth Station and share a little comfort with someone who needs it. Thank you for your compassion and care! ❤️

11/04/2025

Thank you for the kind review of Michigan TCM Wellness Center🫶