Acupractic Natural Healing Center: Lisa Oskardmay, DC, L. Ac.

Acupractic Natural Healing Center: Lisa Oskardmay, DC, L. Ac. Healthcare options using Qi mobilizing acupuncture and hands-on or Activator chiropractic to heal on Imagine your life without pain- what would you do?

Acupractic is: Chiropractic and acupuncture in one professional, beautiful setting right off I-40, helpful staff, easy access appointments, convenient scheduling and online intake forms, and we bill your insurance for you and participate with most insurance plans. Imagine achieving that goal using treatments that are gentle and effective, that contribute greatly to your general well-being, and that have positive side-effects. This is what you will receive at Acupractic Natural Healing Center. Dually licensed in chiropractic and acupuncture, Dr.Lisa Oskardmay has helped thousands of Triangle residents feel and function better since she opened the business in 1995. She and her helpful office staff are available to help you. We participate with many insurance plans including: BCBS, Cigna, United, Aetna, Medicare, and offer affordable payment plans for persons without health insurance. As always, your health savings account (HSA) covers all services and products at Acupractic, as well. If you find that we don't participate with your insurance plan, don't worry- we can still electronically submit claims on your behalf so that you can get re-imbursed for care here at Acupractic. As one reviewer posted `This is what health care should look like`. You can find what you need at Acupractic Natural Healing Center, your one stop for great alternative medicine healing utilizing time-tested hands-on chiropractic and acupuncture therapies in the Triangle. We treat you the way we would like to be treated, offering ample treatment times, comfortable, beautiful treatment rooms in our new office building at Eastowne Dr., heated tables, gentle music, attentive staff, and caring concern for you. We work with you to understand your needs and to make suggestions for you to take home to increase your rate of recovery and success. Our close proximity to UNC affords us many opportunities to refer when additional help is needed. Conditions frequently seen at this clinic include:

Pain Conditions
Back and Spine Pain
Shoulder and Hip Pain
Carpal Tunnel or Ankle Pain
Headaches and Migraines
Depression and Anxiety
Fibromyalgia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Weight problems
Allergies
Sleep Disorders
Immune Disorders
Endocrine Disorders

Gentle, effective techniques help to reduce pain and improve functioning so you can get back to life. Our understanding of alternative medicine comes from years of training and practice with people just like you. If you are not sure what type of treatment you need, don't worry- we are here to help answer your questions and understand what alternative medicine has to offer. We are here to help, so call or e-mail today.

Chiropractic Care Assists Military Veterans in Many Ways
03/18/2026

Chiropractic Care Assists Military Veterans in Many Ways

Chiropractic care for US military veterans can significantly benefit military veterans suffering from back and neck pain, as well as a range of other conditions.

We recently returned from an enjoyable sailing trip in the BVI. While there, a woman Zora made me a pair of sandals in h...
03/01/2026

We recently returned from an enjoyable sailing trip in the BVI. While there, a woman Zora made me a pair of sandals in her shop. I am very impressed with her workmanship and attention to detail and look forward to wearing the beautiful sandals for years to come. Walking around the island to break in the ‘lasts’, many people recognized her workmanship and remarked on the quality she has produced over the past 60 years. Meeting her and many other people made the trip wonderful!
We also enjoyed our first sailing experience exploring sealife, snorkeling, paddleboarding and seeing the beautiful BVI.

The Awesome Factory

01/18/2026

Taking CEUs for acupuncture and chiropractic licensure can be a pleasure. Following comes from a description of an upcoming class in Asheville:

Chaos & Harmony:
Integrating the Heart & Pericardium
Chaos contains the seeds of creation and opportunity. However, too much chaos in our lives threatens our equilibrium. One of the functions of the Pericardium is to protect us from chaos and help us maintain order, sanity, identity and social relationships. If the Pericardium is over protective, we miss out on much of the beauty, wonder and possibilities of life.

The Pericardium mediates the opening of the Heart or***ce and Chinese medicine is medicine of the Heart. This class explores the relationship between the Heart and the Pericardium, and the Pericardium’s role as both “Heart Protector,” and “Heart Host.” If we can harmonize the Heart and the Pericardium, we can heal and integrate many of the psycho-social aspects of our being.

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01/14/2026

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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

Fresh fruit and vegs by the bag for free starts in 20” in downtown Durham https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EMEihiARY/?m...
01/03/2026

Fresh fruit and vegs by the bag for free starts in 20” in downtown Durham

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FREE FOOD SATURDAY — FREE produce giveaway tomorrow Saturday January 3 from 10am-12pm at Lakewood YMCA Durham (2119 Chapel Hill Road).

Come grab a bag of fresh fruits and veggies.

For anybody needing a massage in the near future, this Durham business is offering a holiday discount and her reviews lo...
12/06/2025

For anybody needing a massage in the near future, this Durham business is offering a holiday discount and her reviews look really good. 

💆Overdue for a massage? Check out this incredible new-client special offer available right now to show you how great a session with me can make you feel!

To help local Durham residents feel better, for a limited time Awakened Embodiment Healing Arts on Rivermont Road has a special offer running where I’m giving away 20 x 40%-Off vouchers to be used on full priced 60-minute or 90 minute deep tissue, myofascial integration and Swedish relaxation massages.

😲At only $53 or $79 this makes the many benefits of a high quality, professional massage available to anyone who needs it.

I’ve been providing relief from muscle soreness, tension, tightness and stress for more than 20 years now and want to continue making a difference in the local community...

So to help me do that - simply be one of the first 20 locals to claim a voucher and book in for a session by tapping the ‘Send Message’ button in this post, and I’ll get you scheduled.

👉Claim your 40%-Off voucher while this offer lasts and look forward to your body and mind feeling totally refreshed. 😊

*Professional massage services only.

Acupractic Natural Healing center is celebrating 30 years! We’re grateful to serve the Triangle with quality alternative...
11/23/2025

Acupractic Natural Healing center is celebrating 30 years! We’re grateful to serve the Triangle with quality alternative complimentary medicine to the Triangle since 1995. Thank you to my fantastic office staff and helpers.

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205 Providence Road
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

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Acupractic is a healing center where I combine acupuncture and chiropractic hands-on treatments to improve health and increase body awareness in patients on their journey to healing. I evaluate the spine, posture and neurology as well as Chinese medicine channels and meridians each visit as we progress along the healing path. Blockages to healing are addressed at every level and energies are restored to improve posture, energy, balance. Your questions are answered and we are here for you. As one reviewer posted `This is what health care should look like`. You can find what you need at Acupractic Natural Healing Center, your one stop for great alternative medicine healing utilizing time-tested hands-on chiropractic and acupuncture therapies in the Triangle. We treat you the way we would like to be treated, offering ample treatment times, comfortable, beautiful treatment rooms in our conveniently located office building at Eastowne Dr. on the Durham Chapel Hill border just off I40, heated tables, gentle music, attentive staff, and caring concern for you. We work with you to understand your needs and to make suggestions for you to take home to increase your rate of recovery and success. Our close proximity to UNC affords us many opportunities to refer when additional help is needed. We participate with many insurance plans and help you understand and maximize your benefits at our office. Conditions frequently seen at this clinic include: Pain Conditions Back and Spine Pain Shoulder and Hip Pain Carpal Tunnel or Ankle Pain Headaches and Migraines Depression and Anxiety Fibromyalgia Degenerative Disc Disease Weight problems Allergies Sleep Disorders Immune Disorders Endocrine Disorders

and many others... Gentle, effective techniques help to reduce pain and improve functioning so you can get back to life. Our understanding of alternative medicine comes from years of training and practice with people just like you. If you are not sure what type of treatment you need, don't worry- we are here to help answer your questions and understand what alternative medicine has to offer. We are here to help, so contact us today to take that first step to a new, healthier you! Online scheduling is available 24 hours a day on our website: www.acudocnc.com. or call us at: 919-929-1400.