Stillpoint Acupuncture

14/09/2024

Acupuncture can work in many different ways, but one of the most important things it can do is to calm the “fight or flight” sympathetic nervous system response. As such, it can be incredibly useful for managing PTSD and other kinds of trauma responses.

Once your mind and body are given a break from the constant vigilance of feeling threatened, you will notice that many symptoms improve, including sleep, digestion, hormonal balance, mental clarity and even pain. Some people say, “I’m feeling better, but I don’t know why.” Some people notice that their appetite returns and yet they begin to lose weight at the same time. Other people notice that they become interested in previous hobbies again, or decide to go back to school. Acupuncture is great for back or knee pain…but it’s so much more. It can give you your life back.

Want to see some science? Check out this meta-analysis which reports results of many studies that found acupuncture to be “better than pharmacotherapy” on validated measures of depression, anxiety and PTSD.

30/07/2024

It's commonly known that acupuncture can be helpful in treating pain, but did you know it can also improve a wide variety of internal complaints, like digestive problems? It’s not uncommon for people to come in for one thing, like back or neck pain, and say something like, “I don’t know if it’s just coincidental, but my stomach feels better too.” This is because Chinese Medicine doesn’t just focus on one symptom, but on your whole body and how it functions. Sometimes the way we treat back pain is by first alleviating constipation! Symptoms like bloating, nausea, diarrhea, acid reflux can all improve with acupuncture treatments. As your digestion improves, your organs and tissues will get better nourishment which can improve energy, immune response, hormonal balance, fertility, etc.

Tammy Knopf, LAc finds helping patients improve their digestion to be especially satisfying.

Tammy completed the Master’s program in Classical Chinese Medicine at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in 2020. She finds it deeply rewarding to help people find better health and balance through this medicine. Tammy brings her bright energy to the treatment room, leaving patients feeling uniquely cared for. She is dedicated to using classical acupuncture, moxa, cupping and other modalities to produce the most effective results from each and every treatment.

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22/07/2024

Acupunture can play a large role in a fertility journey.
When a patient is referred to us from the fertility clinic, they are often already well into their fertility journey and are at the beginning stages of IVF. While it is widely known that acupuncture around the time of embryo transfer has been shown to increase implantation rates, many people also find that working with an acupuncturist throughout the fertility journey or ART process can be beneficial in a multitude of ways. The fertility journey itself can be very stressful and most people find acupuncture helps alleviate stress and anxiety, improves sleep, and can improve hormonal imbalances and blood flow to the reproductive organs. Considering that some studies have shown that high levels of stress alone can affect fertility, it's no wonder acupuncture can help create positive outcomes for patients.

Olivia Honeycutt, LAc especially enjoys treating patients in the midst of that process. Olivia has been helping guide patients going through many challenges, including their fertility journeys, since 2012. She worked as an acupuncturist in ART-focused clinics for several years. She knows that one of acupuncture's most useful aspects is helping a patient manage stress and anxiety and finds that most people enjoy the relaxation of an acupuncture treatment long after the session has completed.

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17/07/2024

Happy summer everyone! When we look at summer from the perspective of the 5 elements, this is a time for fun and play as well as for working hard on all the projects you started this spring. Energy can be high and you can feel passionate about what you are doing. On the other hand, summer can also be a time when the fire element flares out of balance- you can feel overheated or agitated, find it difficult to sleep and anxiety can run high. If you aren’t feeling summer’s good vibe right now- if your nervous system is on overdrive, or if the heat is just zapping your energy- a seasonal tune up may help. Check our online schedule https://www.stillpointacupuncture.com/, or give us a call at 336.510.2029 and we will find a treatment time that works for you.

And if your regular acupuncture visits have you feeling so good you don't need to come in, you can share your good benefits with others by reviewing us on Google or following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Transforming lives through the power of Chinese Medicine Book Appointment Siler City: (919)-663-1137 Greensboro: (336)-510-2029 Stillpoint Acupuncture has been serving the central NC region since 2001. Our practitioners take time to get to know you. We take a collaborative approach to practice so th...

05/07/2024

Need a tune up but keep forgetting to book? We have appointments available today and next week!

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08/06/2024

Yeah, we aren't very good at social media. 🤣
Did you know you can find us on Instagram?
Eventually we will get the two profiles connected, but for now we wanted to say hello and let you know we are still doing our thing- supporting your health and wellness in a compassionate, nurturing environment.

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20/03/2024

29/01/2024

This Saturday at the Siler City office, we will be holding a special community clinic to raise funds for Chatham Arts Council, an amazing organization committed to providing more access to arts education for Chatham County public schools while also supporting local artists. We will offer 30 minute stress relief treatments for a donation of $30 or more. You can schedule an appointment time on our website, and we will also take walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis. February 3rd, 10am-1pm at 229 E. Raleigh St. Please come out to support this worthy cause and get some relaxation to boot!

07/11/2023

I sure wish we had a before photo! Many thanks to Robin, the handiest of handywomen, for the gorgeous makeover for our sign!

27/10/2023

Heather’s latest obsession is Chinese Astrology.
She's been giving these "readings" to friends and family for a while now and people are starting to say she should make them more widely available. This kind of assessment of your innate personality, strengths and weaknesses, is sometimes really helpful. So in honor of Asian Medicine Day this week, she is going to offer a limited number of readings with proceeds going to support Stillpoint Acupuncture's "Share the Health" Fund, which helps to cover the costs of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for people with chronic, debilitating conditions who need more treatment than they can easily afford



A basic reading of your birth chart, which is a bit like any other personality typing system, is $30.

A $60 detailed reading would include how the cycles of yearly changes might affect you, along with more detailed suggestions about how to achieve your goals.



Sign up on our website if you are interested. And, as always, thank you for your support!

06/08/2023

If you experience migraine, or know someone who does, you know the mental health effects can be as debilitating as the physical pain.

The present results suggest that, compared with Western medicine and sham acupuncture, acupuncture seems to be able to effectively improve anxiety and depression in migraine patients.And it may be more effective in improving SF36-mental health, VAS and MSQ than shame acupuncture or Western medicine....

01/07/2023

Migraine is one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disease, but the current pharmacotherapies show limited efficacy and often accompanied by adverse effects. Acupuncture is a promising complementary therapy, but further clinical evidence is needed. The influence of acupuncture on migra...

13/11/2022

If you can’t imagine Stillpoint Acupuncture without Melissa Peet, it’s because this year marks her 15th Anniversary with us! Honestly, if it weren’t for her, I’m not even sure we would have survived this long. Melissa brings thoughtful care and attention to detail to everything she does. She has been a champion of Stillpoint since the beginning and has never wavered in her dedication to the health and well-being of of our patients, staff and larger community. Even though you may not see her smiling face when you walk in the door as often as you did before the pandemic, she is always there making sure things run smoothly for all of us. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing you considerable talents with us all these years.

08/08/2022

We have a fresh new website! Enjoy!
https://www.stillpointacupuncture.com/

30/05/2022

We are transitioning to a new online scheduler

We are writing to let you know that in the next couple of days we are transitioning to a new scheduling program. If you have appointments booked with us currently, you will be getting some additional email confirmations as we move those appointments into our new online schedule. If you notice any di...

30/04/2022

“At the end of the day, doctors want their patients to feel better, and many people are looking for non-pharmaceutical paths for wellness,” Menard says. “Depending on the condition, those little needles can make a huge impact.”
https://time.com/6171247/acupuncture-health-benefits-research/

Here's what research says about the complementary therapy

24/02/2022

Who would have thought this time last year that we would have not only survived as a business, but would begin to thrive again?
Since March of 2020 we have gone through a lot of change- three beloved practitioners moved on for various reasons; we renovated and moved into a new building; we incorporated patients from Lotus Center, hoping they would find the same level of healing with us and Blake Faulkner after Michele Salinas' passing.

Spring has sprung! And we are thrilled to announce that Olivia Honeycutt, LAc has joined our practice. Olivia is a Greensboro native, who has returned "home" after living in Austin, TX. We planned for her to begin seeing patients in March- but our bountiful schedule presented a need to start this week- and her first day with Stillpoint was a hands down success! Both new and returning patients had so many great things to say today.
You can read more about Olivia on our website, where you will also find a link to schedule an appointment if you're inclined. Psst, she sees patients on Sundays!
https://www.stillpointacupuncture.com/who-we-are/practitioners/

20/02/2022

"In the West, if we unquestioningly accept … 'why don’t the Chinese use it'… headlines as truth we deprive people of valid healthcare choices. Choices that people need to have because biomedicine does often fail people. Healthcare policymakers and others are misled into blocking efforts to recognize TCM and inhibit its incorporation it into standard care, even when training, regulation standards and evidential support match those of other healthcare professions."
https://charliebuck.medium.com/if-acupuncture-chinese-medicine-is-so-good-why-dont-the-chinese-use-it-26d38dc54ec6

Charles Buck

03/02/2022

Yesterday we received an email from someone who didn't have the experience they hoped for at their first visit- not bad, but lacking in some details they expected. And we appreciated that! We often hear from patients who have excellent experiences and outcomes, and that feedback makes us feel great- but we learn and grow a lot when we hear what may not have gone perfectly. It takes effort and courage to offer less-than-glowing feedback, so we applaud the patients who take the time to keep us informed and are grateful for an opportunity to create a better experience for them next time. In this instance, a phone call to hear the details of the situation gave us the insights we needed to schedule this person in a different way, and they are excited to try acupuncture with us again!
We truly welcome hearing from you. [email protected]

19/12/2021

Our staff wishes you all warm and joyful winter celebrations!
Here are our hours through this holiday season:

Siler City is closed December 23- January 4; reopening January 5 with limited hours until resuming a full schedule on January 10.

Greensboro is closed December 24-26; open limited hours December 27-January 2; resuming a full schedule January 3.

Remember, if you are an established patient, we offer short Basic Acupuncture sessions for $60. Maybe you'll need a little tune up to recover from the holiday gatherings- the Greensboro office has availability December 27 and January 3.
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Welcome to Stillpoint Acupuncture Our Covid Policies Complete your covid screening Schedule Appointment OUR GREENSBORO OFFICE HAS MOVED! Our new address is 201 Muirs Chapel Rd. in Greensboro. We are still taking care of some of the last minute details, so please excuse a little mess. We hope you fin...

01/12/2021

Stillpoint Acupuncture of Greensboro has found a new home at 201 Muirs Chapel Rd. Getting us in there took almost exactly a year and was no small feat! If you haven’t had an opportunity to come by yet, we will hold an open house after the Chinese New Year next spring. If you have been in, you know that our new space, though a good bit smaller, is also warm and cozy with windows that open and lots of natural light. Now that we have moved in and the dust is beginning to settle, we can enter the spirit of autumn by reflecting on all that has been accomplished this year and by offering gratitude to everyone who has helped us along the way.

We have repurposed a house solidly built in the 50s which had been empty for some time. Doing so took a lot of major and minor updates and repairs. We had our share of snags along the way, but we are delighted with how things turned out. First, we need to thank all of you for your patience and words of encouragement as our move-in date was pushed multiple times. We were forced to function in the old space with a minimalist set up for longer than we would have liked. Our patients, however, tend to just go with the flow. Your flexibility and enthusiasm made everything so much easier. Brett Morris, of Real Property Management took our seemingly endless delays in stride, making sure we could stay open until we were ready to move. Our office at Lendew St. served us well for 8 years, and we fully appreciate the relationships we built there.

Next, we need to give huge kudos to laurie lanier designs. Laurie helped us design the renovation and managed all the work single-handedly. She jumped in every time there was a setback, devising solutions and keeping us on track. She essentially devoted her life to this project for 6 solid months and she infused it with her unique brand of attention to detail and intention of purpose. Thank you, Laurie.

I personally need to thank the amazing team that makes up Stillpoint Acupuncture. Our practice manager, Melissa, was always adjusting to changing schedules or expectations. She would run errands, make decisions and, as always, excelled at keeping everyone in the communication loop. The practitioners, Blake, Tammy, Jason, Jesse and Christi kept doing what they do best—showing up for people and providing excellent care. Even though Jesse and Christi moved on to different projects this year, their kind and gentle dedication to the patients and the staff will always be a part of Stillpoint.

There were lots of individual folks who pitched in to help along the way, taking on large or small tasks, always with a joyful presence: Blake Faulkner, Tammy Knopf, Caroline Banser, Jason Trakas, Andrew Dudek, Robin Silver, Chuck and Asa Thompson, Elia Mavronikolas, the entire Peet family, Suzanne, Annika and Celie Lowe. We must also recognize our beloved former employees and associates, JoAnn Strack, Kimberly Rathburn, Lisa Doe and Susan Johnson-Smith who also contributed time, thoughtful advice and energy.

Finally, we need to thank all the tradespeople and businesses who helped us create our new space. These folks showed up for our small project despite having bigger and better offers. They met crazy deadlines and dealt with changes with grace and professionalism.

Ryan Gioffre, Triad Commercial Properties
Jason Senges, Revolution Law Group
Lindley Architecture
Dale Harrold, Self Help Credit Union
David Styers, Allegacy Credit Union
Apple, Koceja and Associates, CPA
Beam to Bannister Home Inspections
Joshua B Rose, Structural Engineer
Will Lilley and all the inspectors from the planning dept for the City
of Greensboro
All About Floors
RH Encore Flooring
Piedmont Home Contractors
Bain Oil and Heating
Vitaly Avetyan
Cassell Electric
Rolling Plumbing
Johnson and Johnson Masonry
Gilberto Olivares, carpentry
Robert Leonard Roofing
Antonio Nolasco Ruiz, painting
Brian Wallen, carpentry
Pye Fire and Safety
JSI Datacom
The Wall Doctor
Jarrett Sheet Metal
Two Men and a Truck
New Nature Landscapes

This past year has been a lesson in clear communication and overcoming obstacles, but also a reminder of what can be accomplished together.

We hope our new home will offer a place of healing and respite to all who enter.

Thank you. Thank you.

--Heather McIver, L.Ac.

18/11/2021

We hope you find joy in something beautiful today.

14/10/2021

Though many little finishing details remain, we are happy to be seeing patients in our new space.
A huge bow and thanks to laurie lanier designs

10/10/2021

01/10/2021

28/09/2021

Guess where we are NOT?!
We look forward to seeing you soon at our new location at 201 Muirs Chapel Rd!

10/09/2021

Well, our new little gem sits quietly awaiting us. Our move to 201 Muirs Chapel has been delayed a bit. Rest assured while Lendew St is in a bit of disarray, we are still fully functional there and still serving our patient community. Thank you for your graceful patience and stay tuned!

19/08/2021

You know moving day draws near when our iconic barn door finds its spot in our new digs!

15/05/2021

Our practice remains dedicated to the health of the entire community. To provide the safest environment for all, and especially for the most vulnerable populations, masking is still a requirement for everyone in our office- both staff and patients.
EDIT: We understand there is a lot of emotion and opinion surrounding this issue, and honor everyone’s right to those opinions. But we have decided to turn off comments on this post as it is intended only to inform.