828 Acupuncture and Apothecary

828 Acupuncture and Apothecary Come Relax, Reorganize, and Repair. 828 Acupuncture & Apothecary is here to provide you with exceptional care.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are our primary tools, but finding whatever it takes to make you thrive is our goal.

Fire cupping is one of the oldest therapeutic tools in Chinese medicine — and one of the most visually striking. 🔥A flam...
05/11/2026

Fire cupping is one of the oldest therapeutic tools in Chinese medicine — and one of the most visually striking. 🔥

A flame is briefly introduced into a glass cup to create a vacuum, then the cup is placed on the skin. That gentle suction lifts the superficial tissue, drawing stagnant blood and fluids to the surface, opening the channels, and inviting fresh circulation into areas that have been holding tension, restriction, or pain.

In TCM, we say that where there is flow, there is no pain — and cupping is a powerful way to restore that flow.

Those characteristic marks? They're not bruises. They're a diagnostic map — showing us exactly where the body has been holding stagnation, and confirming that the treatment reached it. 👌

Cupping is particularly effective for:
∙Chronic and acute back, neck, and shoulder pain
∙Respiratory conditions, including asthma and lingering cough
∙Tight, overworked, or injured muscles
∙Stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation
∙Immune support and post-illness recovery
∙Headaches and migraines

It pairs beautifully with acupuncture and is deeply relaxing for most clients — many fall asleep on the table.

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🌸 Reminder 🌸Our Open House is this Saturday, May 9th, from 10 am - 1 pm. You're invited to stop in, see the space, enjoy...
05/05/2026

🌸 Reminder 🌸

Our Open House is this Saturday, May 9th, from 10 am - 1 pm.

You're invited to stop in, see the space, enjoy a light bite, chat with Bailey, Mary, and Josh, and have the chance to win one of our fantastic door prizes! 🎉

This event is free and open to all, so please bring a friend or family member. We can't wait to see you!

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🌿 Meet Wu Wei Zi — the herb that does it all.Schisandra chinensis has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine...
05/05/2026

🌿 Meet Wu Wei Zi — the herb that does it all.

Schisandra chinensis has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, and its nickname tells you everything: Wu Wei Zi means "five flavor fruit." Sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, and salty — each found in a different part of the same berry. In TCM, flavor reveals function, which is why this remarkable adaptogen is used to support virtually every organ system in the body.

Clinically, Schisandra is prized for its ability to calm and anchor the Shen (spirit/mind), support the Lungs and Kidneys, protect Liver function, and build Jing — that deep, foundational vitality that modern life so easily depletes. It's a go-to for stress resilience, mental clarity, sleep support, and fatigue recovery. Research has also highlighted its hepatoprotective properties, making it one of the more studied herbs in the TCM pharmacopoeia.

Here in the Carolinas, we have our own representative of this remarkable genus — Schisandra glabra, the Bay Star Vine. Once more common in our southeastern forests, it's now critically imperiled in North Carolina, threatened by invasive species and habitat loss. A quiet reminder that the plants that have sustained us for millennia deserve our protection.

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📷: #1 - Brian Finzel
📷: #2-4 - Mary Burke-Pitts

05/05/2026

From mixing customized formulations for clients to preparing moxa cones during treatment, our apothecary space is always bustling.

We are so grateful to be able to provide truly individual formulas to support the healing and wellness of our patients. 🌱

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Feeling the impacts of pollen?? 🤧If you are struggling with Spring allergies, remember, D-Hist combined with a custom Ch...
04/28/2026

Feeling the impacts of pollen?? 🤧

If you are struggling with Spring allergies, remember, D-Hist combined with a custom Chinese herbal formula can dramatically reduce or eliminate symptoms as a stand-alone treatment.

8-12 acupuncture treatments over 4-5 weeks can also dampen or stop your body from reacting to the Spring allergens. Our Acu-lounge is designed to allow for frequent acupuncture treatment for a focused problem at a lower rate than a private room.

At $65 a treatment it costs less than some insurance co-pays. 🌱

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You might be surprised to learn that massage is frequently incorporated into our client sessions.When we do body work, w...
04/25/2026

You might be surprised to learn that massage is frequently incorporated into our client sessions.

When we do body work, we use a high-quality massage oil made from jojoba oil and aloe. This hypoallergenic oil allows for a comfortable glide, absorbs effectively into dry skin, and provides skin nourishment.

We use every opportunity to relax and nourish you from the inside out. 💙

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Apple Stem Cell is a core ingredient of our custom serums designed to meet the needs of our microneedling clients. 🍏Extr...
04/22/2026

Apple Stem Cell is a core ingredient of our custom serums designed to meet the needs of our microneedling clients. 🍏

Extracted from the Uttwiller Spatlauber trees of Switzerland, it has been proven to activate renewal of the epidermal cells of the skin at a rate similar to that of early youth. Slowing of the epidermal cell renewal occurs with aging, resulting in more dead skin cells than new ones.

The actions of Apple Stem Cell serum prevent the skin from developing lines, wrinkles, sagging, and a dull appearance.

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We bought Jīng Jiè 荆芥 from the 2025 harvest at Jake’s Farm. The difference in having access to this herbal material so s...
04/20/2026

We bought Jīng Jiè 荆芥 from the 2025 harvest at Jake’s Farm.

The difference in having access to this herbal material so soon after harvest is remarkable. Herbs that travel from China and are possibly stored for years before being dispensed still hold potency. The drying and curing process for each herb is meant to retain the therapeutic effects over a long period of storage.

However, the sight, smell, taste, and texture of the Jīng Jiè from Jake’s Farm are remarkably different from the high-quality herb that traveled from China through our herb vendor. Thanks to Chris Sawyer for getting our first batch of herb from “Farm to Patient.”

We are working to bring many more Chinese herbs to our dispensary via “Farm to Patient” or through WNC wildcrafting.

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Save the Date! 📆We're opening our doors on Saturday, May 9th, for an Open House at the clinic. Bring a friend or family ...
04/20/2026

Save the Date! 📆

We're opening our doors on Saturday, May 9th, for an Open House at the clinic. Bring a friend or family member for light fare, door prizes, raffle prizes, a chance to chat with our practitioners, and to see our serene space.

Whether you're a long-time client or are curious about acupuncture but never tried it, this is a great opportunity to learn more about our services and engage with Josh, Mary, and Bailey outside of a treatment setting.

All are welcome. Come celebrate spring with us! 🌸

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Mary and Josh set aside time at the end of the day last week to participate in a Chinese herb tasting group at the Asia ...
04/16/2026

Mary and Josh set aside time at the end of the day last week to participate in a Chinese herb tasting group at the Asia House Asheville.

The featured herbs were grown here in WNC. We did a blind tasting of 3 different harvests of Jú Huā 菊花 and two of Jīng Jiè 荆芥. We rated characteristics for each tasting and discussed our impressions.

Thank you, Margaret for organizing this group and facilitating the discussion. Thanks, JulieAnne and Andrew Nugent-Heads from The Alternative Clinic for offering the template for the tasting analysis and a fabulous venue for networking, sharing, and personal cultivation.

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Address

4 Doctors Park Suite 4-D
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18285051189

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