Dr. Ashley Davis, LAc, DACM - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

10/16/2025

A new client came in with a knee injury from working out, 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. After 3 acupuncture treatments, the pain was gone.

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10/13/2025

A new female client in her 30s hadn't had her monthly cycle since starting chemo in 2023. After 3 acupuncture treatments, her cycle had started again for the first time in over 2 years.

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10/04/2025

🎃✨ It’s Pumpkin Spice Season! ✨🎃

And it doesn’t just taste good - these spices are good for you too!

Pumpkin spice isn’t just a flavor… it’s a blend of warming, aromatic herbs that have been used for centuries in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern natural health for their healing benefits -

🌿 Cinnamon (Rou Gui / Gui Zhi)

Blood sugar regulation → may improve insulin sensitivity and lower fasting glucose.

Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant → reduces oxidative stress.

Antimicrobial → inhibits bacteria and fungi (including Candida).

Cardiovascular support → mild blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering effects.

🌿 Ginger (Sheng Jiang / Gan Jiang when dried)

Anti-nausea → highly effective for motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy nausea.

Anti-inflammatory → reduces pain in arthritis and sore muscles.

Digestive aid → stimulates gastric emptying and reduces bloating.

Circulatory stimulant → enhances peripheral blood flow.

🌿 Clove (Ding Xiang)

Analgesic → eugenol is a natural topical anesthetic (used for toothaches).

Antimicrobial → effective against oral bacteria and fungi.

Digestive stimulant → enhances gastric motility.

Anti-inflammatory → reduces oxidative stress and cellular inflammation.

🌿 Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou)

Digestive aid → carminative, reduces gas and bloating.

Mild sedative → can support relaxation and sleep (though large doses are toxic).

Antimicrobial → inhibits certain bacteria and fungi.

Antioxidant → protects against free radical damage.

Together, these spices help strengthen your digestive fire, warm your circulation, and uplift your mood — perfect for the cool autumn months. 🍁

So enjoy that pumpkin spice latte (or better yet, try sprinkling these warming herbs into oatmeal, tea, or baked goods) knowing your body will thank you! ☕💛

Thanks for reading!

www.AshleyDavisAcu.com

10/01/2025

Weird vibes in clinic this week...

• One client came in with intense discomfort in her legs that nothing else had helped. After just 3 treatments, her discomfort was nearly resolved — but she said it was time for her to accept that “nothing will ever improve.”

• Another client spent the first 5 minutes of the appointment complaining that one of the acupuncture points felt achy for a few hours after last treatment… before begrudgingly admitting that every single one of her chief complaints had improved since the last session.

• A client with stubborn chronic pain had a 30% improvement after her first treatment — and then canceled her follow-up because she didn’t think acupuncture was working.

• One client feels noticeably better when taking a natural supplement… but she just doesn't take it.

• Another canceled her appointment because she had a headache — one of the very conditions acupuncture is most effective for.

• And the list goes on.

Here’s the thing:

-- Practitioners can help as much as we are able.

-- Treatments, medicine, supplements, or tools can work.

-- But ultimately, we can’t change your attitude, your beliefs, or your actions. That job is yours.

Thank you for reading.

www.AshleyDavisAcu.com

09/24/2025

My advice - if a high-quality systematic review from Harvard shows a strong correlation between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders in children, and you see your pregnant MD taking extra doses of Tylenol on TikTok, it may be time to consider a new provider.

The study demonstrates that a correlation exists. Causation has not been proven. So what should you know, and who may be most at risk? There are various factors that go into this, and this is one of them.

It is already well established that acetaminophen (Tylenol) depletes glutathione — one of the body’s primary antioxidants and detoxification pathways.

If you are among the estimated 60% of people worldwide who carry an MTHFR gene variant, your body is less efficient at converting folate into its active form (L-methylfolate, supports glutathione production) - some up to 70% less efficient.This can further reduce glutathione production and weaken detoxification capacity.

👉 Add acetaminophen on top of this, and glutathione is depleted even more.

👉 Add additional toxic exposures (various ingredients in vaccines, environmental pollutants, processed foods, certain medications, etc), and your body’s ability to protect both you and your baby becomes critically strained.

If you are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant:

1. Choose activated folate (L-methylfolate) instead of synthetic folic acid.

2. Limit substances that impair detoxification, including acetaminophen.

3. Reduce exposure to toxins in food, water, and the environment.

4. Testing for MTHFR mutations is available.

For more information, you’re welcome to book an appointment with me at www.AshleyDavisAcu.com.

Thank you for reading.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-may-increase-childrens-autism-and-adhd-risk/

09/23/2025

This recent (Aug 2025) systematic review (“Navigation Guide” methodology) finds that prenatal acetaminophen (paracetamol, Tylenol) exposure is consistently associated with higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in children – including ADHD, ASD, and related symptoms. Clients are welcome to message me with any questions. Thank you for reading.

Background Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter pain and fever medication taken during pregnancy, with > 50% of pregnant women using acetaminophen worldwide. Numerous well-designed studies have indicated that pregnant mothers exposed to acetaminophen have children diagnosed w...

09/10/2025

Please, let me reintroduce myself.

It has been years since I’ve felt the need to publicly defend my qualifications as a healthcare provider. My clients—and those who know me—understand my background and trust the care that I provide. However, a recent remark questioning my background in science and my ability to have an informed opinion about our healthcare system presents an opportunity to clarify my credentials and reaffirm the depth of my training.

My name is Dr. Ashley Davis-Staten, DACM, LAc, DiplOM. I’ve spent nearly 20 years formally and diligently studying the human body from both biomedical and holistic perspectives.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in just three years, graduating magna cm laude with high distinction with a 3.95 GPA.

I was then awarded a full academic fellowship, along with an additional merit-based fellowship, to pursue doctoral graduate studies in Biomedical Neuroscience at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. I completed all doctoral coursework with a 3.96 GPA, ranking at the top of my class, before choosing to shift my career path toward natural and integrative medicine.

I then earned both my Master’s and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science, graduating with GPAs of 3.97 and 4.0, respectively.

I’ve co-authored multiple scientific publications (listed below) and presented at international conferences on neuroscience and integrative health.

Two months after graduating, I opened my private practice—where I’ve now been serving the community for nearly 7 years. In that time, I’ve had the privilege of treating hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds and hundreds) of clients across a broad spectrum of health concerns, combining evidence-informed approaches with deeply personalized care. You can read many of their experiences and outcomes on my website and social platforms.

I’ve devoted my life to helping people heal.

While criticism is not new to me and the path that I chose, I believe accountability, transparency, and education are the most powerful responses. I welcome thoughtful dialogue and informed questions—but not unfounded dismissiveness.

If you’re curious about my background, methods, or practice philosophy, I encourage you to reach out or explore more at AshleyDavisAcu.com.

Thank you so much for reading,
Dr. Ashley Davis, DACM, LAc, DiplOM

Published Articles –

• ***Davis, Ashley. “Understanding Opiates: Biomedical Perspective and the TCM Advantage .” Acupuncture Today, vol. 21, no. 5, May 2020, pp. 66–68., https://acupuncturetoday.com/article/33841-understanding-opiates-biomedical-perspective-and-the-tcm-advantage

• Patel A., ***Davis A., Rodriguez M.E., Agron S., Hackam A. Protective Effects of a Grape-Supplemented Diet in a Mouse Model of Retinal Degeneration. Nutrition, 32(3):384-90, (2016). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26732835

• Chau L., Prakapenka A., Zendeli L., ***Davis A., Galvez R. Training-Dependent Associative Learning Induced Neocortical Structural Plasticity: A Trace Eyeblink Conditioning Analysis. Plos One, 9(4), (2014). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24760074

• Chau L.S., Prakapenka A., Fleming S.A., ***Davis A.S., Galvez R. Elevated Arc/Arg 3.1 Protein Expression in the Basolateral Amygdala Following Auditory Trace-Cued Fear Conditioning. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 106:127-33, (2013). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23891993

• Chau L., ***Davis A., and Galvez R. Neocortical synaptic proliferation following forebrain-dependent trace associative learning. Behavioral Neuroscience, 127(2):285-92, (2013). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23398434
Published Presentations From International Conferences –

• ***Davis AS, Patel AK, Hackam AS. "Investigating the Protective Effects of Dietary Supplementation in Retinal Degenerations." (Davis AS, et al. IOVS 2014; ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting)

• ***Davis AS, Cua S, Weiss C, Disterhoft J, Galvez, R. Learning mediated plasticity in the secondary neocortex – a trace-eyeblink conditioning analysis. Program No. 445.08. 2012 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience, 2012. Online.

• ***Davis A, Galvan A, Galvez R. Abnormal neocortical VEGF expression in fragile X syndrome. Program No. 598.03. 2012 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience, 2012. Online.

• ***Davis AS, Chau LS, Galvez R. Analysis of conditioning-induced neocortical synapsin I expression. Program No. 513.08. 2011 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2011. Online.

• Chau LS, ***Davis A, Siraj K, Galvez R. Whisker deprivation induced experience-dependent plasticity alters synapsin I expression in the adult somatosensory barrel cortex. Program No. 284.7. 2010 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience, 2010. Online.

09/05/2025

To my clients (existing and future 😊) - I am booked until 9/23 I am sorry for any inconvenience. Please schedule online to reserve your appointment at www.AshleyDavisAcu.com or let me know if you'd like to go on a waiting list.
Thank you so much!!

09/04/2025

A new client came in with 8/10 foot pain, migraines, brain fog, ear itching and ringing, jaw clicking, exhaustion with feeling of being freezing at night, and more.

After first treatment - foot pain down to 2/10, no more migraines, no more ear itching or ringing, no more jaw clicking, no more feeling of being freezing at night.

After second treatment - exhaustion was also improved and brain fog felt greatly reduced to where "she felt more like herself than she has in years".

We look forward to how she feels after her third treatment 😊

For more information on how I may be able to help you or a loved one, please visit www.AshleyDavisAcu.com

Thank you for reading!!!

09/02/2025

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08/21/2025

A new client came to my office with foot drop (immobility of foot due to paralysis or weakness of certain muscles) that began suddenly after a COVID vaccine 3 years ago.

He had tried every therapy he could think of (PT, chiro, neurologist, etc) but nothing helped.

After his first back acupuncture treatment, he regained a self-reported 30-40% sensation and mobility in his toes.

For more information about how I may be able to help you or a loved one, please visit www.AshleyDavisAcu.com

Thank you for reading!!

08/14/2025

A new client came to my office while experiencing extreme (10/10 on pain scale) hip pain with calf cramps and leg weakness for over two weeks.

After 1st treatment - pain down to 7/10
After 2nd treatment - pain down to 3/10 with no more weakness
After 3rd treatment - she canceled her 4th treatment because she felt good haha

For more information about how acupuncture and natural medicine could benefit you or a loved one, please visit www.AshleyDavisAcu.com

Thank you for reading!