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Acupuncture in Houston & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Welcome! Whether you’re an experienced acupuncture client or just googled “Traditional Chinese Medicine near me” on a whim, we look forward to serving you.
Acupuncture fosters emotional and physical healing by balancing the whole body, regulating energies, and restoring the immune system. Its history dates back over 2000 years as part of the holistic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Our Services
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Houston's Integrated Wellness Center
Our Houston Center for Healing Arts and Sciences provides a wide variety of holistic healing services centered toward wellness for every part of your person. We serve individuals, families, couples, adults, teenagers, and children in our safe and welcoming environment.
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Jungian Analysis / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Family Therapy
Psychotherapy & Counseling
Men's Groups / Women's Groups / Teens / Parenting
Group Therapy
Group experience can give the individual courage, decision, and dignity and awaken the memory of being a human being among human beings.
Cupping / Fertility Acupuncture / Moxibustion / Acutonics
Acupuncture & Herbs
Acupuncture fosters emotional and physical healing by balancing the whole body, regulating energies, and restoring the immune system.
Massage / Healing / Wellness
Massage Therapy
A holistic approach to healing and relaxation by blending ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques. Rooted in the philosophy of the five elements.
Holistic Health / Nutrition / Mind + Body
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic Nutrition will help you execute the strategies to accomplish a healthier lifestyle & help you achieve healthy habits.
Holistic Health / Nutrition / Mind + Body
Naturopathy
Naturopathy emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself through natural methods. Heal mind, body and spirit.
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Yoga Therapy
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Healing with Art Therapy
Art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process to improve mental health and well-being. People of all ages, even adults can benefit from this therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness / Meditation / Spiritual Guidance
Mindfulness, Meditation, & Spiritual Guidance
Massage / Healing / Energy
Reike & Energy Healing
Gentle, non-invasive healing practice that works with the body’s natural energy systems to promote balance, relaxation, and wellness.
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Our Therapies
What is Acupuncture?
With environmental factors and consistent stress, our bodies become unbalanced and our immune function is often compromised. We may also experience a lowered immune system or chronic pain. By tapping into the body’s meridians using tiny needles thinner than a hair, acupuncture can improve circulation, regenerate damaged nerves, and even heal scar tissue.
Many studies show that acupuncture is an effective healthcare tool in reducing painful side effects of cancer treatment, improving fertility, helping with chronic digestive issues, normalizing a painful or irregular menstrual cycle, autoimmune diseases, anti-aging, and much more. (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
We create customized treatment plans using a range of traditional Chinese medicinal therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplements, cupping, food therapy, tui na, qi gong and lifestyle advice. In our acupuncture and herb clinic we will focus our energies on healing your whole person.
Our Therapies
Discover Serenity and Ancient Healing: Our Healing Houston Acupuncture Clinic
We provide a safe, inviting place for our community to receive acupuncture, acutonics, cupping, and more from caring, licensed professionals.
If you are searching for a clinic that provides acupuncture for wellness in Houston, we would love to have you! We offer a home away from home experience that will leave you feeling healthy, revitalized, and empowered on your healing journey.
Image of patient beginning their holistic medicine visit with an eye pillow over their eyes.At the Center, your treatment will be individualized to both your constitution and presenting symptoms. In addition to administering treatment, our high-quality practitioners will play the role of listener, counselor, and lifestyle coach.
Whether you are coming to us dealing with specific issues like infertility, headaches, asthma, or for any other reason at all, you may get additional acupuncture points, herbal prescriptions, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle advice beyond the initial complaint that brought them to the appointment. Our goal is to treat your whole person!
Reviews From Real People
“Thank you for organizing such a lovely evening of sound healing, flower essences, and acupuncture. We both thoroughly enjoyed it, and hopefully there will be many more.“
– Priya S.
“The Center for Healing Arts and Sciences is a very special place for my family and me. I receive acupuncture and my child receives therapy. I’m so grateful to have found the Center. It is warm, inviting, and so cozy. Wish I could go every day!”
– Eleanor Y.
“Had a wonderful experience at The Center. Gentle and peaceful I was left to float out after a wonderful session. I had a great experience with the specific areas worked on and felt I continued to improve even after the session.“
– LISA M.
“What a wonderful environment and a special place to heal…I will continue on this journey and highly recommend it to others for a healthy way of life.“
– TONI F.
“I booked a cupping and acupuncture session. I have never experienced cupping before. But I was put at ease as soon as we sat down to talk about what I was hoping to achieve. My 90 minute consult, cupping and acupuncture session was pure bliss. I highly recommend treating yourself to a session.”
– Debra P.
“I went for my first ever acupuncture session at The Center. First of all, being in the middle of the city, it is a beautiful serene space. The treatment was gentle, mindful and I felt really relaxed (and almost transported) afterwards. My chronic headache that I’ve had for 3 weeks is gone!“
– ANITA J.
“Wonderful practitioners! I have had acupuncture treatments for various issues and am always pleased with the results. They have successfully treated problems that western medicine did not.“
– VS
“My experience was very pleasant both the surroundings and my clinician made me feel at home. Been using acupuncture for quite a while – today was my first visit to The Center, but it certainly will not be my last.“
– ROCKY G.
“I just LOVED the session, I rested SO much and felt incredible afterwards. The service is a very high quality and personalized, makes you feel listened to and taken care of in a very warm and kind way. 100% recommended. Super professional and the place is awesome.”
– S. Phillips
“After one session of acupuncture and cupping I am able to move my neck. She is a great listener and she has great ideas. I appreciated the way she let me choose whether or not to try something, as I had never had cupping. I recommend her without reservation.“
– ELIZABETH H.
“Leila-Scott and The Center have built a wonderful practice in acupuncture. She is so trustworthy and makes me feel safe in the care I am receiving as well as the confidentiality of the information I share. I highly recommend Leila-Scott and her practice. Knowledge, honesty and integrity is what her practice is all about.“
– KRISTEN N.
“It was my second time to try acupuncture but this experience was totally different. The consultation was supportive and covered all aspects of my health and nutrition. During the acupuncture treatment, I felt the energy in my body change and realign, and the next day, my posture is better and energy level higher.”
– FRANK F.
“Leila-Scott Mitchell is an excellent practitioner of Chinese medicine and possesses a deep understanding of western medicine as well. Her very integrative approach to wellness and her individual approach to each of her patients is a gift from which each patient (at least this one) profits greatly. I recommend her unequivocally!“
– SUSAN K.
TYPES OF ACUPUNCTURE OFFERED IN HOUSTON
Find the Acupuncture Service & Chinese Medicine that is Right for You
The Center offers acupuncture services and Chinese Medicine to provide holistic care that nurtures you in mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being.
Acupuncture
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How Acupuncture Works
Our application of acupuncture needles is done in the most gentle and relaxing of ways. Incredibly fine needles (smaller than a hair) are inserted into acupoints along meridian lines, which are like superhighways of energy across your body that communicate with vital organs in your core. In cases of pain, we might also use “ah shi” points, as in “ah yes, that’s where I feel it.” These points are not located in a fixed place on the body as the other 361 points are, but are found by palpitation on and around the center of pain.
Acupuncture Explained by Western Medicine
Though there are few Western explanations of acupuncture, there is an abundance of research scientifically demonstrating its effectiveness. Acupuncture increases naturally occurring endorphins and interrupts pain signals sent to the brain. Acupuncture is gentle but strongly effective in calming the nervous system, balancing hormones, detoxing, interrupting pain signals, improving mood, and so much more.
Acupuncture Explained by Eastern Medicine
From an Eastern perspective, we are calling the body’s own healing mechanisms to action. Your body was built to heal. Sustained feelings of stress, poor nutrition, exposure to harsh chemicals, side effects of pharmaceutical medication, traumas, and other life factors interrupt the body’s natural healing and rebalancing process. Acupuncture helps your body remember its healing wisdom and nudges it into action.
Auricular Acupuncture / Ear Seeds
Ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) and ear seeds are a clinically-proven method for treating a number of conditions including PTSD, stress-related disorders, insomnia, weight loss, and various addictions, especially smoking. Check out our feature in the Houston Chronicle detailing the experience of trying our ear seeds!
The ear has a complete map of the body and mimics many acupoints – research shows auricular acupuncture performed on the ears is powerful enough to be applied as a stand-alone treatment.
Weight gain occurs from the liver, spleen, kidney, thyroid gland, and endocrine system. Auricular Acupuncture for weight loss can stimulate the body’s energy flow (chi) and impact the part of the brain that feels hunger, which increases metabolism, reduces appetite, and lowers stress levels.
Several recurring treatments for weight loss are required for maximum effectiveness, combined with lifestyle coaching by your TCM practitioner, traditional nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle.
Ears seeds stimulate important pressure points by affixing a small round seed to the surface of the ears with adhesive tape. While the drastic results of full-body acupuncture can sometimes take longer to notice, the relaxation response from auricular acupuncture generally occurs within minutes!
Cupping Therapy
Cupping has become increasingly popular, though it has existed for millenia. Cupping is a process which uses negative pressure to lift the connective and muscle tissue, as opposed to pressing down on it in massage type therapies. During this procedure, blood, oxygen, and, therefore, energy, are able to travel freely through this tissue where before it may have been blocked or stagnated by adhesions, scar tissue, and/or energy blockages.
Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy used to heal individuals from body infirmities via the removal of blockages and to re-balance a person’s life force, or Qi. Blockages in the body can occur due to a person’s ingestion of unhealthy foods, a lack of exercise, stress or illness. Some illnesses that cupping is able to treat include abdominal pain, anxiety, cervical spondylosis, depression, dizziness, gastrointestinal problems and headaches.
Fertility Acupuncture
Are you currently going through IVF or IUI treatment and need support to ensure you get the most out of it? Do you want to approach fertility as naturally as possible? Are you looking to avoid pregnancy or learn more about natural birth control? Fertility acupuncture has helped countless women achieve their conception goals. Whether you’re experiencing fertility challenges or women’s health issues in general, we look forward to helping with your fertility goals.
How does Fertility Acupuncture work?
Fertility challenges are linked to the endocrine and reproductive systems, which produce the hormones that control menstruation, ovulation, and menopause. These systems are very delicately balanced and can easily be thrown out of equilibrium by stress, the aging process, or any number of life factors. Fertility acupuncture regulates hormonal imbalances and enhances conception capabilities by optimizing the functioning of the reproductive system, endocrine system, nervous system, and immune system. Our patients report a better sense of well-being, greater energy, and less depression and anxiety after receiving our acupuncture treatments while trying to conceive.
The Benefits of Fertility Acupuncture
- Balances the immune system and supports general health⠀
- Optimizes biological conditions for improving egg quality, follicle count, and implantation⠀
- Reduces side effects of IVF medications and Assisted Reproductive Technology procedures
- Improves blood circulation to thicken the uterine lining, which is vital for implantation⠀
- Decreases uterine contractions to encourages implantation and prevent miscarriage
- Reduces stress levels while trying to get pregnant⠀
More than just Fertility Acupuncture
We treat women with stress-related infertility, elevated FSH, endometriosis, habitual miscarriage, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), cycle irregularity, anxiety/depression, and the side effects of hormone treatments.
Do you treat men for Infertility?
Yes. We regularly treat men who have been diagnosed with low sperm count, sperm morphology issues, and who are experiencing the stress of trying to conceive. Conceiving takes two – optimizing the health of both participants raises chances of successful pregnancy.
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Herbal
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Herbal Medicine
Early physicians of Traditional Chinese Medicine established a robust practice utilizing Mother Nature’s healing plant life. They discovered numerous formulations of plants and herbs to gently and effectively assist the body in its gentle return to a state of balance.
Modern pharmaceutical medicine often comes with a hefty dose of serious side effects. Herbal medicine is much safer to use and less detrimental to your health in the long term. With the rising cost of prescription drugs, herbal medicine can be an affordable option to return to your natural state of health and avoid unwanted side-effects.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion or “moxa” is a topical Chinese herbal treatment used to strengthen the body’s digestive and immune systems, and to help with stubborn pain.
Moxibustion Used for Cold Syndrome
Practitioners of Moxibustion use this technique to warm regions and ‘meridian points’ by increasing circulation in these areas, inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. Practitioners believe it to be vital in dealing with ‘cold’ or ‘yang deficient’ ailments, as well as for chronic conditions, deficiencies, and gerontology.
ElectroAcupuncture – E-Stim Acupuncture
ElectroAcupuncture, or E-Stim Acupuncture, is the use of gentle, safe electrical stimulation on needles inserted in an established acupoint, or sensitive trigger points on the body. The current is between 40 to 80 volts, producing only enough stimulation for the client to feel a slight pulsating sensation.
The session begins with the traditional placement of acupuncture needles, then a small electrode is attached to two needles, completing an electrical circuit and allowing stimulation to run through the affected area. The electrodes provide a gentle vibration or pulsing that activates the emergy running through these acupoints.
ElectroAcupuncture has been proven to promote blood flow, alleviate chronic pain, and warm the muscles. Our E-stim treatments are performed in a safe, relaxing, distraction-free environment by a trained practitioner.
What is Acutonics?
Acutonics is the use of a tuning fork upon an acupuncture point.
Who is Acutonics for?
We typically use acutonics for people experiencing great stress, as it is an excellent method of sound healing that helps shift the body from sympathetic (fight, flight, freeze) to parasympathetic (rest & digest) nervous system. The calming vibrations that emanate from the tuning fork can help the body “shake off” or “break through” stuck energy.
This method is also helpful to use on certain particularly sensitive acupuncture points that we prefer to not needle so we can stimulate the point painlessly.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture offers an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to your face. Similar to dermaplaning and microdermabrasion, cosmetic acupuncture creates microtraumas in the skin to stimulate the production of more collagen and elastin in the face and neck. It increases facial blood circulation to plump the skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, achieve a more even skin tone, and promote collagen production for increased muscle tone and elasticity.
Face & Neck Lift Cosmetic Acupuncture
A study on cosmetic acupuncture shows that 90% of clients have marked improvement in their faces and experience an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to the face. Cosmetic Acupuncture procedures are “Anti-Aging Treatments” because they affect overall health in a positive way, truly turning back the clock on one’s chronological age.
Clients look and feel younger because their energetic systems are working better – outward beauty and youthful appearance are the result of inner fitness.
Low Risk, High Reward
Anti-aging Cosmetic Acupuncture is less expensive, healthier, and safer than the modern treatments. Temporary bruising is the only risk, none of the side effects of facelift surgery and injections. Clients’ faces will never look stretched, burned, puffy, or banded.
Microneedling Therapy
Allow your inner energy and radiance to shine through! We are now providing microdermabrasion and microneedling services as part of our cosmetic acupuncture offerings. This full-service facial will include collagen induction treatment on the face & neck. Your clinician will help you decide which treatment is best for you based on your skincare needs. Each treatment includes aromatherapy, facial massage, breathwork, and skincare and face mask application.
Optional mini-facials and LED anti-aging light add-ons are available.
Food Therapy
Food Therapy is eastern medicine’s version of nutrition. However, in addition to today’s knowledge of things like calories from proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc., food therapy considers the property of foods, such as cooling, warming, damp, drying, etc.
For example, in the winter we would do well to consume foods with warming properties (think soups and roasted root vegetables) vs. foods with cold properties (raw salads and ice cream). Or, for that matter, if you are someone who is “always cold”, consider eating warming foods most of the time – even if it’s not cold outside – to warm your body’s internal temperatures.
Food Therapy Recommendations Specifically for You
Similarly to how acupuncture points or herbal remedies are selected based on your body’s constitution and presenting symptoms, food therapy recommendations will be based upon these considerations as well.
Tui Na Massage
Tui Na (“Twee Naw”) Massage, meaning “push and lift or grasp”, is a type of therapeutic massage used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that is somewhat different from traditional massage. This hands on body treatment is meant to bring the eight principles of Chinese medicine into balance. Many Chinese hospitals employ Tui Na as a standard everyday treatment practice.
How Does Tui Na Work?
Tui Na uses a wide variety of strokes, accessing pressure points, kneading, friction and rolling of the muscles. This brings relief to chronic or acute muscle pain and restores balance in the body’s energy quadrants, which leads to a greater sense of purpose, fulfillment, and peace in life.
Acupuncture for Pain
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Acupuncture For Pain
When acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points, they stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue. This stimulation triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, and increases blood flow to affected areas. Additionally, acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and relax muscle tension, addressing pain at its source rather than simply masking symptoms.
Acupuncture Support For Cancer Care
Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can cause numerous side effects that significantly impact quality of life. Acupuncture has been shown to be particularly effective in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, often reducing the need for anti-nausea medications. Patients also report relief from treatment-related fatigue, peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in hands and feet), pain from surgery or the cancer itself, hot flashes and night sweats, anxiety and depression, and sleep disturbances.
Meet The Team
Expert, Empathetic Healing: Your Holistic Wellness Journey Begins Here.
At The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences (HAS), it’s all about you: your mind, your body, and your spirit. Our empathetic and highly-trained professionals are here to help heal every part of you We will care for both your body and mind while helping you learn how to care for yourself.
Our wonderful team is diversely trained in multiple disciplines to provide the most nuanced approach possible. There’s no way to separate one part of your person from another, so our providers communicate with each other and with you to help everything run smoothly.
We want to help you slow down the aging process, increase longevity, and maximize your vitality, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
"Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I’d love for you to meet the whole healing team."
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320 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006
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