West Knox Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine

05/11/2026

05/03/2026

💫Feeling better… now what?

This is where maintenance care comes in.

After your initial treatment plan, maintenance is all about keeping your body supported so you can stay well—not just get well.

✨ Helps maintain progress
✨ Reduces flare-ups + keeps symptoms milder
✨ Supports nervous system resilience
✨ Helps you bounce back faster from stress, travel, and illness

For many chronic or recurring conditions, symptoms don’t just disappear—they need ongoing support to stay stable.

Maintenance care is typically less frequent (every few weeks or monthly) and always tailored to your life.

It’s not about fixing something that’s broken—it’s about protecting the progress you’ve worked hard for.

If you’re not sure what your next step should be, we’re always here to help guide you 🤍

04/07/2026

Peripheral neuropathy can cause burning, tingling, numbness, or sharp pain in the feet that makes walking and daily life uncomfortable. Many people are told there are limited options for relief—but acupuncture offers a different approach.

Acupuncture helps stimulate the nerves, improve circulation to the small blood vessels that feed them, and support the body’s natural healing response. By placing tiny needles in specific points on the feet and legs, we can activate pathways that help calm irritated nerves and encourage better nerve communication.

Patients often report:
• Reduced burning or tingling
• Improved sensation in the feet
• Better balance and stability
• Less nighttime nerve pain

Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by many things—such as diabetes, chemotherapy, autoimmune conditions, or unknown factors—but acupuncture has been used for years to help manage nerve symptoms and improve quality of life.

If you’re dealing with neuropathy, you don’t have to just live with it.

📍West Knox Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Helping patients move with less pain and more confidence.

03/31/2026

👂 AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE 👂 The ear is one of the most powerful microsystems in acupuncture. This means that the entire body is mapped onto the ear—almost like a control panel where specific points correspond to organs, nerves, and areas of the body.

When something in the body is irritated, inflamed, or out of balance, the related point on the ear often becomes electrically active and easier to detect. That’s where an electrical point finder, the tool you see in this video, comes in handy.

This handheld device measures subtle changes in the skin’s electrical conductivity. When it finds an active point, it alerts the practitioner so the most responsive spot can be treated with precision. Instead of guessing where a point might be, the point finder helps confirm exactly where the body is asking for support.

By combining the body’s natural ear map with modern point-finding technology, acupuncture treatments can be targeted, personalized, and incredibly precise.

Call us today to set up your initial consultation!

03/29/2026

Diving into Dr. Liebell’s newly published book on ALPHA-GAL!

03/23/2026

🌸 Spring Allergies in East Tennessee? SAAT May Help! 🌸

If you live in East Tennessee, you know spring allergy season can be intense. As trees begin to bloom, many people experience symptoms like congestion, sinus pressure, itchy eyes, fatigue, and brain fog.

In our area, common spring allergens include:
• Tree pollens – especially oak, maple, and birch
• Pine pollen – the yellow dust that seems to cover everything
• Grass pollens – which start rising later in spring
• Mold spores – common with our damp climate

For many people, antihistamines and nasal sprays only provide temporary relief. SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) is a gentle acupuncture-based technique designed to help the body reduce its sensitivity to specific allergens.

With SAAT, a small needle is placed in the ear at a point that corresponds with the allergen being treated. Over time, this can help the nervous system change how it reacts to that allergen. Many patients notice improvements in symptoms such as:
✔️ Sneezing and congestion
✔️ Sinus pressure
✔️ Itchy eyes, nose, throat
✔️ Post-nasal drip
✔️ Seasonal fatigue

Another benefit is that SAAT targets the specific allergen rather than just suppressing symptoms. For example, we can treat sensitivities to things like oak pollen, grass pollen, mold, or other environmental triggers common in East Tennessee.

If spring allergies slow you down every year, SAAT may be an option worth exploring.

🌿 West Knox Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Helping patients breathe easier, naturally.

📞 Call our office to learn more or schedule a consultation.

03/21/2026

We are so excited to announce that Samantha and her family have welcomed their newest addition…baby boy Silas Wilder! 💞 Both are happy, healthy, and doing great! Welcome to the world little one!

03/01/2026

Always a fun night getting our West Knox Acupuncture and teams together! Thank you to 🪓for having us! And a special shoutout to for taking a picture with us!!

02/25/2026

And help us give another warm welcome to Suzie!! “As a former patient, I’ve personally experienced the power of whole-person-care, and I’m so grateful to now serve on this amazing team. I truly love walking alongside others in their wellness journey and helping create a calm, supportive space where patients feel welcome and cared for.

Outside the office, I enjoy life on our property with my husband-tending to our garden, bees and chickens. I love traveling, hiking, paddle boarding, leading a yoga ministry and serving at my church. We always cherish visiting our two grown sons in CA whenever we can!”

02/23/2026

Acupuncture and Women’s Health: Supporting the Body Through Every Stage

Women’s bodies are dynamic and constantly changing. From the first menstrual cycle through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, each phase brings unique physiological demands. Acupuncture offers a gentle, drug-free approach that can help regulate, support, and restore balance during these transitions.

Hormonal Balance & Menstrual Health
Irregular cycles, painful periods, PMS, and mood fluctuations are common concerns. Acupuncture is often used to help regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce cramping, ease headaches, and minimize emotional symptoms. By influencing the nervous system and circulation, treatments may help the body function more smoothly month to month.

Fertility & Reproductive Support
Many women turn to acupuncture when trying to conceive, whether naturally or alongside assisted reproductive therapies. Treatments are commonly aimed at supporting ovulation, improving blood flow to reproductive organs, and reducing stress — an often-overlooked factor in fertility challenges.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
During pregnancy, acupuncture is frequently used to help manage nausea, fatigue, back pain, sleep disturbances, and other discomforts. Later in pregnancy, it may be used to prepare the body for labor. After delivery, treatments can support recovery, energy levels, and emotional well-being.

Stress, Mood, and Sleep
Women often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, which can take a toll on mental and physical health. Acupuncture can promote relaxation and help regulate stress responses, potentially improving sleep quality and emotional resilience.

Perimenopause & Menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, and mood changes are typical during this stage. Acupuncture is commonly used to help reduce symptom intensity and support overall comfort and vitality.

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Acupuncture does not force the body to change; rather, it encourages the body’s own regulatory mechanisms to work more effectively. Because every woman’s experience is different, treatments are individualized to match specific needs and health goals.

02/18/2026

Please help us give a warm welcome to Kylie! We are so grateful to have her as part of our WKA family! 💞. “I’ve always felt a natural pull toward healthcare, continuously inspired by how the body works and how beautifully interconnected each system is. I’m especially passionate about whole-person care and helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health journeys. Contributing to a team that integrates evidence-based practice with compassionate care is incredibly meaningful to me!

In my free time, I love learning to play the violin, arts & crafts, spending time outdoors, staying active, and learning more about holistic wellness!”