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Book an Appointment at The Bamboo Clinic - Charlottesville (East Market Street) - 15-F Ground level clinic, part of the Market Square office complex

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a 3000+ year medicine originating in Asia. It involves the insertion of very fine needles to adjust the flow of energy through pathways in the body, known as meridians. Acupuncture is part of the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine which also includes herbal therapies, nutritional therapies, moxa (an herbal heat treatment), cupping (glass cups placed over the skin to improve... Read More

Acupuncture is a 3000+ year medicine originating in Asia. It involves the insertion of very fine needles to adjust the flow of energy through pathways in the body, known as meridians. Acupuncture is part of the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine which also includes herbal therapies, nutritional therapies, moxa (an herbal heat treatment), cupping (glass cups placed over the skin to improve circulation), gua sha (another skin technique to improve circulation), and exercise qi gong therapy.

We also emphasize integrating our traditional approach with other medical approaches through our local referral network. We gladly network with other disciplines such as Western medicine, Naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc.

Dr. Tamara Brown DACM, M.Sc., L.Ac.

Tamara Brown, DACM, M.Sc., L.Ac. has been in private practice and in community health care for more than 20 years. She is a dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner of acupuncture, herbal medicine and integrative medicine.

With a background in health and social policy (B.A. from The College of William and Mary in public policy, 1992), she is interested in how medicine affects our society at large and views the healthcare of each person as a microcosm of the bigger picture. Tamara received her graduate degree from The American College of Traditional Medicine in (M.Sc. in TCM, 1998) and completed a 7-month post-graduate internship at Chengdu University Hospital and Guang An Men Health Center in Chengdu and Beijing, China in 1999. In 2009, she joined the faculty at The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a clinical supervisor to graduate students. Her experience in public health centers, community clinics, women’s health clinics, county jails and hospitals has opened her eyes to the benefits and challenges of our diverse and multi-faceted health care system. She is an advocate and practitioner of integrative medicine.

Tamara received her California license and national certification (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in 1999. She completed her professional doctorate at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego in 1999.

Tamara Brown, DACM, M.Sc., L.Ac. has been in private practice and in community health care for mo... Read More

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The Bamboo Clinic - Charlottesville (East Market Street) - 15-F Ground level clinic, part of the Market Square office complex
Located at: 1110 E Market St, Suite 15-F, Charlottesville
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