Acupuncture & TCM

A complete system of healing.

Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses most modern health conditions by supporting the body’s own healing intelligence, physical, mental, and emotional.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

A complete healing system.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete healing system that can address most health conditions. It works by supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, repair, and regulate itself, beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional concerns. TCM has the potential to help almost anyone, young or old, recover from specific symptoms and reach greater overall health and vitality. It includes acupuncture, herbal remedies, and bodywork therapies.

An acupuncture needle placed between the brows at The Teal Center Arlington

How it works

Restoring the flow of qi.

Acupuncture works by correcting imbalances of energy, or “qi”, in the body. When we are healthy, qi flows smoothly through the body’s meridians like water along a riverbed.

Symptoms of ill health begin when qi becomes blocked along its natural course. Injuries, pathogens, toxins, poor diet, and unresolved emotions can all contribute. Your acupuncturist assesses how and where the qi has become blocked, then gently inserts slender needles at specific points along the meridians to help the body correct it.

Beyond the needle

Cupping, bodywork & more

Cupping therapy at The Teal Center

Cupping

Suction cups lift blood and qi to an area, release tension and adhesions, and draw stagnation from the body.
Gua sha treatment at The Teal Center

Gua Sha

Smooth, repeated strokes with a tool break up adhesions and boost circulation through tight bands of muscle.
Tui Na bodywork at The Teal Center

Tui Na

Rhythmic compression and acupressure along the meridians, effective for joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, and stress-related tension.
Acupressure at The Teal Center

Acupressure

The stimulation of acupuncture points with finger pressure instead of needles, balancing the flow of energy to support healing.
Qi breathwork at The Teal Center

Qi Breathwork

A guided, one-on-one breathing practice with applied acupressure that calms the nervous system and restores energetic flow.

Acupuncture Pricing

  • Initial appointment: $213 (up to 90 minutes)
  • Follow-up sessions: $150 (60 minutes; 45 min minimum)

The number of treatments depends on the duration, severity, and nature of your condition, a single session may settle an acute issue, while chronic concerns often respond over a series of five to fifteen. Your acupuncturist will outline an estimated plan before you begin.

Rates effective May 1, 2026.

Clients arriving more than 15 minutes late to follow-ups are charged a late-cancellation fee.

What to expect

Your practitioner performs pulse diagnosis and tongue assessment to design a customized treatment plan. Sessions may include needle insertion, moxibustion, cupping, electro-acupuncture, or therapeutic massage. Most clients find the treatment quite pleasurable, often inducing a deep state of relaxation. You may also receive an herbal recommendation.

The team

Our acupuncture and Asian bodywork team.

State-licensed acupuncturists and Asian bodywork practitioners, with decades of combined clinical experience.

Angela offers stand-alone Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, Acupressure, and Qi Breathwork appointments.

Sub-services

Specialized acupuncture.

Facial Rejuvenation

Cosmetic acupuncture, natural, drug-free, restorative.

Community Acupuncture Clinic

Lower cost, group setting, two days a week.

Curious about acupuncture?

A free 15-minute conversation can answer the questions before you book.