Acupuncture Works LLC

10/14/2025

Can we talk about how much Alpha Gal Syndrome sucks when you're a teenager? Being a teen is already hard enough without having to explain to your friends why you can't eat pizza at sleepovers.

I've seen parents whose kids went from social butterflies to hermits because every social activity seems to revolve around foods and recipes they can't eat.

Homecoming dinner? Nope.

Birthday parties? Complicated.

Even school lunch becomes this whole thing.

And teenagers don't want to be different. They definitely don't want to be the kid with the allergy that nobody understands. Teens are supposed to be gaining independence, but Alpha Gal Syndrome makes them dependent on parents for food safety in ways that feel really frustrating at that age.

The teenage years are hard enough without food restrictions controlling your social life. Nobody should have to choose between fitting in and staying safe. Book an appointment today and let's start the process of reclaiming the fun of the teen years.

Please note: We will be closed October 1-15.

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
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10/12/2025

Real healing starts in the soil.

Happy National Farmer's Day to the people who understand that growing real food is growing health. Your work matters more than you know.

Please note: We will be closed October 1-15.

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
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10/10/2025

MCAS is like that small snowball rolling downhill - it starts tiny and somehow turns into an avalanche before you know what hit you.

It usually starts innocently enough - maybe you react to strong perfumes or cleaning products. No big deal, you just avoid those things. But then you start reacting to weaker scents. Then all scents. Then you're that person who can't go to Target because someone six aisles over used fabric softener.

I've worked with people whose safe food list went from 50 items to 5 items over the course of a year. They're basically living on rice and sweet potatoes and wondering how their life got so small.

Here's what's frustrating - the standard advice is always "just avoid more things." But avoidance doesn't stop the progression. If anything, it seems to make the problem worse because you're not addressing why your mast cells are freaking out in the first place.

The goal isn't to live in a bubble forever. It's to stop the cascade before your world gets any smaller.

What was your first MCAS trigger, and how many have been added since?

Please note: We will be closed October 1-15

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now

10/07/2025

October hits and suddenly you feel like garbage, but you can't figure out why. Your ragweed allergies are supposed to be the problem, right? But you're still miserable even when the pollen count is low.

Plot twist: it might be mold.

Those beautiful piles of decomposing leaves? Mold paradise. That damp basement smell when you turn on the heat for the first time? More mold. Even that morning dew that makes everything look so pretty is creating perfect mold-growing conditions.

The tricky thing about mold is that you can't see it, so you don't think to blame it. There are people who spent years thinking they just "couldn't handle fall weather" when really they were reacting to invisible mold spores everywhere.

Here's the kicker - you can't avoid mold exposure in the fall. It's literally everywhere. But you can stop reacting to it thanks to SAAT.

What mold exposure situation affects you most during fall season?

Please note: We will be closed October 1-15

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now

10/01/2025

Mark your calendars for October 16th 💚

We're taking a brief pause from October 1st through the 15th, and when we reopen, I'll be ready to help you reclaim your health.

Here's what this means for you: October 16th appointments are filling fast. If you've been thinking about finally addressing that allergy diagnosis or tick-borne illness that changed everything, now's the perfect time to secure your spot.

🌿 Book your consultation now for mid-October and beyond

Why book early? SAAT treatment spots are limited, and families often tell me they wish they'd started sooner. The sooner you book, the sooner we can begin your journey back to normal eating, living, and breathing easier.

I've walked this journey with hundreds of families - from right here in Lynchburg to folks who travel from other states for treatment.

Real solutions are waiting right here in Central Virginia ✨

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now for dates after October 15th

09/30/2025

Okay, let's be real about the ingredient detective thing. I've watched people become absolute experts at reading labels - like, they know more about food additives than most food scientists.

But it's exhausting, right? You're standing in the grocery store squinting at tiny print, Googling "what the heck is carrageenan" for the millionth time, and still not sure if that "natural flavor" is going to land you in the ER.

Knowing about hidden sources is super important while you're managing Alpha Gal. But wouldn't it be nice if you could eventually shop without needing a magnifying glass and a PhD in food chemistry?

What hidden Alpha Gal source surprised you the most when you discovered it?

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
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09/29/2025

A great deal! Go grab some Joe Bean's Express Espresso today!

⚠️☕️ NATIONAL COFFEE DAY - DOUBLE PUNCHES all day long! ☕️⚠️

Swing by any of our stores and let us make your Monday a bit more special!

09/28/2025

This Readers' Choice Award has me feeling incredibly humbled today.

🌿 Being named a top acupuncture provider means people in our community are embracing natural healing alongside traditional medicine.

Your willingness to trust ancient wisdom combined with modern expertise created this recognition.

💚 This award belongs to every person who chose hope over doubt when nothing else was working.

What surprised you most about your natural healing experience?

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
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09/24/2025

Ugh, October yard work. You know what I'm talking about - you step outside to rake some leaves and BAM. Eyes streaming, nose running, feeling like you got hit by an allergen truck.

Everyone tells you to just stay inside or pop some Benadryl before heading out. But come on - you've got a yard to maintain and autumn is gorgeous. Why should you miss it?

Here's the thing I've learned working with folks who are sensitive to everything fall throws at them - you don't have to choose between enjoying your property and feeling awful. Most people think environmental allergies are just something you live with, but they're actually treatable.

I've worked with people who hired landscapers for years because they couldn't handle their own yard work. Now they're out there every weekend, loving fall cleanup instead of dreading it.

What fall outdoor activity do you avoid because of allergy concerns?

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now

09/18/2025

We're already in late September, and you can probably feel it starting. That familiar tickle when you walk outside, the sneezing fits during yard cleanup, or avoiding weekend hikes because you know you'll pay for it later.

Maybe you're already stocking up on antihistamines or wondering if you should just skip the fall activities you used to love.

Here's what most people don't realize: those environmental allergies that ruin your fall fun can actually be eliminated naturally with SAAT therapy.

🌿 SAAT treats ragweed, mold spores, and dust sensitivities
💚 One tiny needle for 3-4 weeks can eliminate environmental reactions
✨ Get treated now and enjoy the rest of fall season naturally

As Central Virginia's certified SAAT specialist, I've helped hundreds of families reclaim their favorite seasons. Right now is actually the perfect time to address those environmental allergies before peak leaf season hits.

You don't have to choose between enjoying autumn and feeling good. SAAT therapy means you can finally say yes to apple picking, yard work, hiking trails, and all those outdoor activities you've been missing.

Let's get you back to loving Virginia's beautiful fall season 💚

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now

09/16/2025

"Finally in control of my body"

💚 This is why I do what I do. Being able to help Central Virginia families reclaim their health and get back to the life they love - there's nothing more rewarding.

🌿 Every transformation reminds me how grateful I am to serve our community with SAAT therapy and natural healing solutions.

What would getting your life back mean to you?

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now

09/14/2025

September starts the trend towards cooler weather when windows close and indoor air quality becomes crucial for people with environmental sensitivities. Dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, and chemical off-gassing get trapped inside homes and offices.

Indoor air can become more problematic than outdoor air for sensitive individuals, especially during transitional seasons when heating systems restart and summer humidity creates mold growth.

✨ Comprehensive treatment with SAAT and Auricular Medicine addresses root sensitivities, not just exposure reduction

Understanding that environmental sensitivities can be treated allows focus on elimination rather than just air purification and avoidance.

What indoor air quality issue affects you most during fall and winter?

🌿 Acupuncture Works
📍 114 Duncraig Dr, Lynchburg, VA
💻 Book your consultation online now