The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic

05/11/2026

Why do some acupuncture needles hurt more than others?

This is one of the most common questions new patients ask.

The answer is usually not the needle itself. Some acupuncture points are more sensitive because of where they are located, how tight the surrounding muscles are, and how reactive the body is that day. Stress, inflammation, dehydration, fatigue, and pain can all make certain points feel stronger.

A brief pinch, dull ache, heaviness, warmth, or tingling sensation can be a normal part of treatment. Sharp or lingering pain is not usually the goal and can often be corrected right away with a simple adjustment.

At The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we tailor every treatment to the individual. Our goal is to make acupuncture as comfortable, effective, and relaxing as possible, whether you are coming in for pain relief, stress support, tension, allergies, digestion, or overall wellness.

If you have been curious about acupuncture but felt nervous about the needles, we would be happy to talk with you.

The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic
Chattanooga, TN
423-877-3770

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic.

Today we honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and women who pour so much love, strength, and energy into everyone around them.

May your day be filled with rest, appreciation, peace, and a little time to receive the care you so often give to others.

From all of us at The Wellness Tree, thank you for the love, healing, wisdom, and comfort you bring into the world.

Happy Mother’s Day.

05/08/2026

Men’s health is about more than waiting until something goes wrong.

As men age, prostate and urinary changes can become more common. Some of the most important changes to pay attention to include waking up more often at night to urinate, a weaker urine stream, urgency, frequency, difficulty starting or stopping urination, pelvic pressure, and feeling like the bladder does not fully empty.

Other signs, such as low energy, poor sleep, reduced vitality, stress, inflammation, and changes in sexual health, may also be part of the bigger picture.

At The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic, we take a whole-body approach to men’s health. We use acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Evergreen herbs, Gaia Herbs, Standard Process supplements, and lifestyle guidance to support urinary health, stress balance, inflammation, circulation, and vitality.

Not every man needs the same prostate supplement. The better question is: what does your body actually need?

Men should begin paying closer attention to prostate health around age 40 and become more proactive between 45 and 50, especially if symptoms, family history, or urinary changes are present.

The Wellness Tree Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic
Board Certified Acupuncturist in Chattanooga, TN
423-877-3770
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com

05/07/2026

From one of our local friends. Sounds like a good time!

🎣 Veterans & Boaters — It’s Time! 🇺🇸
Project Gallantly Forward is excited to open registration for the 2026 Fishing with a Veteran Tournament happening November 7, 2026.

Whether you’re a Veteran looking for a day of connection on the water or a boater ready to share your skills and your boat, this tournament is built for you. Last year’s event filled every spot — and the camaraderie, conversations, and quiet moments on the water made it something truly special.

🌊 Veterans:
Sign up, breathe deep, and enjoy a day where you don’t have to explain anything — just fish, connect, and be surrounded by people who get it.

🚤 Boaters:
We need you. Your willingness to take a Veteran out for the day is what makes this entire event possible. If you’ve got a boat and a heart for supporting those who’ve served, we’d love to have you on the water with us.

💬 Ready to join us?
Register today at www.fishingwithaveteran.org and help make this year’s tournament unforgettable.

Healing and Connection - Through Fishing 🇺🇸💙

05/07/2026

Fibromyalgia is more than “just pain.”

Many people living with fibromyalgia experience widespread muscle aches, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, headaches, digestive issues, and a nervous system that feels like it is always on high alert.

At The Wellness Tree in Chattanooga, we take a whole-body approach to fibromyalgia support using acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formulas, and targeted supplements.

Acupuncture may help calm the nervous system, relax tight muscles, support circulation, improve sleep, and help the body move out of that chronic fight-or-flight pattern.

From a TCM perspective, fibromyalgia may involve patterns such as Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, dampness, poor circulation, stress overload, or deeper depletion. That is why treatment should be personalized. Two people can both have fibromyalgia but need very different care plans.

Our goal is to help the body regulate, rebuild, and recover more naturally.

If you are struggling with chronic pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or fibromyalgia flares, we would love to help you explore a more integrative approach.

The Wellness Tree
Chattanooga, TN
423-877-3770
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com

More information at: https://www.chattanoogawellnesstree.com/2026/05/07/fibromyalgia-support-with-acupuncture-tcm-herbal-formulas-and-supplements/


Educational only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

05/07/2026

The Wellness Tree is happy to support local farms, local food, and a healthier Chattanooga community.

We are excited to share that The Wellness Tree will be a pickup location for Signal Mountain Farms CSA, starting May 14th.

A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture program, is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce while directly supporting local farmers. It is also a simple way to bring more real food, color, nourishment, and vitality into your home each week.

There is still time to sign up.

If you have been wanting to eat more local vegetables, support a trusted local farm, and make healthy living easier, this is a great opportunity. We love encouraging our patients and community to take small, consistent steps toward better wellness, and fresh food from local soil is one of the best places to start.

Pickup will be available at:

The Wellness Tree
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com
423-877-3770

Support local. Eat fresh. Nourish your body.

Sign up: https://csa.farmigo.com/join/signalmountainfarm

05/06/2026

I truly love being an acupuncturist.
For me, acupuncture is more than a profession. It is a calling, a craft, and a way to help people reconnect with their body in a deeper and more meaningful way. Every day at The Wellness Tree, I have the privilege of working with people who are looking for relief, balance, answers, and hope.
Some people come in because they are dealing with pain. Others are struggling with stress, tension, headaches, allergies, digestive issues, sleep problems, fertility concerns, or simply the feeling that their body is not functioning the way it should. Whatever brings someone through the door, my goal is to listen, understand the bigger picture, and help support the body’s natural ability to move toward balance.
That is one of the things I love most about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We do not just look at one symptom in isolation. We look at the whole person: the body, the nervous system, the emotions, lifestyle patterns, stress, energy, and the deeper story behind what is going on.
One of the most fulfilling parts of this work is seeing the changes people experience over time. Sometimes it is a person walking out of the treatment room feeling calmer than they have felt in weeks. Sometimes it is someone noticing they are sleeping better, moving easier, feeling less tense, or handling stress with more resilience. Sometimes healing happens in big moments, but often it begins quietly: a deeper breath, a softer face, a little less pain, a little more hope.
Those moments are why I love what I do.
I love acupuncture because it works with the body instead of against it. I love being an acupuncturist because I get to help people feel heard, supported, and empowered in their wellness journey. And I love serving the Chattanooga community through a medicine that is both ancient and still deeply relevant today.
At The Wellness Tree, we offer acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal support, cupping, supplements, and natural wellness care designed to support each person as an individual.
If you have been curious about acupuncture, I would be honored to help you explore whether it may be a good fit for your health and wellness goals.
The Wellness Tree
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chattanooga, TN
423-877-3770
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com

05/05/2026

Trigeminal neuralgia is often described as sudden, sharp, electric facial pain. It may affect the cheek, jaw, teeth, forehead, or eye area.

Although this condition usually involves the trigeminal nerve, neck tension and upper cervical irritation may sometimes make symptoms worse. In TCM, this type of pain may be viewed as Wind, Qi stagnation, Blood stagnation, or channel blockage.

At The Wellness Tree, we look at the face, jaw, neck, and nervous system together. Acupuncture points and professional herbal formulas such as Evergreen Symmetry may be used when appropriate to support facial nerve pain patterns.

The Wellness Tree | Chattanooga, TN
423-877-3770
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you from The Wellness Tree.

I have always loved science, sci-fi, and the way a good story can help us understand something deeper about life. And yes, I will admit it: the Force has always sounded a little familiar to those of us who study Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In Star Wars, the Force is described as an energy that moves through all living things, connects us, guides us, and can become stronger when we learn to quiet the mind and listen more deeply.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we call this life energy Qi.

Qi is not just “energy” in the simple sense. It is the living movement of the body, the breath, the blood, the nervous system, the emotions, the mind, and the spirit all working together. When Qi flows smoothly, we tend to feel more balanced, grounded, clear, and connected. When Qi becomes blocked, depleted, or chaotic, the body may begin to show signs of stress, pain, fatigue, tension, or imbalance.

So while I cannot teach you to levitate rocks in a swamp with Yoda, acupuncture is one of the tools we use to help support the smooth flow of Qi through the body.

At The Wellness Tree, we love blending ancient wisdom with modern understanding. Acupuncture may be thousands of years old, but it continues to fascinate people who love both science and mystery. It works with the body’s own healing systems, including the nervous system, circulation, inflammation response, hormones, muscle tension, and the deep inner rhythm that keeps us moving through life.

So today, on May the Fourth, remember this:

Your body has its own inner Force.

Your Qi is always speaking.

And sometimes, even a Jedi could use an acupuncture treatment.

May the Fourth be with you, and may your Qi flow smoothly.

The Wellness Tree
ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com
423-877-3770