Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Acupuncture Services in Durham, NC
We are a holistic health practice specializing in acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and integrative botanical and nutritional medicine. Established in 1996, our Durham, NC-based team brings decades of expertise and post-graduate training in both traditional and evidence-based approaches. We combine Master of Acupuncture credentials with extensive continuing education in craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and Donald Yance's Eclectic Triphasic Medical System to address chronic conditions at their root cause.Our practice emphasizes personalized protocols that balance disease-specific treatment with individual energetic needs, supported by over 30 years of clinical experience and 80+ patient education articles. We maintain dual licensure in North Carolina and prioritize patient-centered care through comprehensive health assessments, dietary guidance, and continuous professional development in herbal and nutritional therapies.
Services
Acupuncture
Craniosacral Therapy
Herbal Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Chronic Condition Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 28 years of clinical experience treating complex health conditions
- Four integrated healing modalities with post-graduate craniosacral certification
- Evidence-based herbal protocols developed through continuous medical research
- Personalized treatment plans addressing both symptoms and root causes
- Dually licensed acupuncturists with Master of Acupuncture degrees
What people say
Permanent heel pain relief
Significant posture improvement
Immediate and continuous relief
Cancer treatment alternative
Holistic patient care approach
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese acupuncture needles stimulate specific points to restore energy flow and promote healing. Effective for pain management, stress reduction, and internal medicine conditions. Our practitioners combine classical techniques with modern anatomical understanding to address musculoskeletal pain, digestive disorders, and emotional imbalances through regular treatment sessions.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle manipulation of cranial bones and sacrum to improve cerebrospinal fluid flow. Addresses neurological issues, TMJ disorders, and chronic pain patterns by releasing fascial restrictions throughout the body. This non-invasive technique particularly benefits patients with post-traumatic stress, migraines, and orthopedic injuries through subtle yet profound structural adjustments.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and modern pharmacological research. Treatments address inflammation, immune function, and hormonal imbalances using premium-quality botanicals. Each protocol considers patient-specific needs and integrates with conventional medical care while maintaining evidence-based safety and efficacy in chronic condition management.
Nutritional Medicine
Personalized nutrition plans combining traditional food-based healing with evidence-based dietary science. Programs address metabolic disorders, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies through whole-food approaches and targeted supplementation. Includes cooking education and individualized meal planning to support long-term health improvements alongside clinical treatments.
Chronic Condition Treatment
Comprehensive management strategies for persistent health issues like autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Combines acupuncture, herbal therapy, and nutritional interventions with functional assessment techniques to identify and correct systemic imbalances. Focuses on sustainable improvement rather than temporary symptom relief through regular patient education and protocol adjustments.
People
Barbara Connor
Licensed Acupuncturist
Master of Acupuncture graduate with 28 years of clinical experience. Specializes in craniosacral therapy integration and evidence-based herbal medicine. Continuously advances skills through professional workshops and nutritional research while maintaining active patient care responsibilities.
John Connor
Retired Acupuncturist
Former lead practitioner with Master of Acupuncture credentials. Completed 100+ hours of craniosacral therapy training and specialized in integrative oncology protocols. Retired June 1, 2024, after 28 years of active clinical practice and patient education contributions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We address chronic pain, neurological issues, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and emotional health concerns through personalized acupuncture treatments.
Are your herbal protocols evidence-based?
Yes, we integrate both traditional Chinese medicine principles and modern scientific research to create effective, safe herbal formulations.
What makes craniosacral therapy unique?
This gentle technique focuses on cranial bone mobility and cerebrospinal fluid rhythms to address structural and neurological imbalances non-invasively.
Do you offer nutritional counseling?
Yes, we provide personalized dietary recommendations and cooking education to complement our clinical treatments.
How experienced are your practitioners?
Our licensed acupuncturists hold Master of Acupuncture degrees with 28 years of clinical experience and 100+ hours of advanced craniosacral training.
Can you treat cancer patients?
We offer complementary protocols combining acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition for individuals managing cancer diagnoses.
Reviews (4)
Lou Ann Hobbs
May 29, 2021
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The combination of acupuncture and cranio sacral work is extremely powerful. Barbara has an amazing gift for being able to feel and release restrictions in the body to provide permanent relief. Barbara and John are highly skilled and very invested in the health and well being of their patients. I absolutely recommend their services and greatly appreciate their care!
Mary Collins
Jul 12, 2018
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Wonderful people. Have helped myself and husband with muscular pains, headaches overall health to name a few. Best acupuncturists we ever had. Very caring
Alissa Breindel
Dec 20, 2017
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Fantastic acupuncture and craniosacral work! I have been seeing 38+ doctors for my TMJD for 13+ years, and Barbara and John are the best that I have found! I've been seeing them for four years --- even coming from out of town to get treatments (before I moved here). I feel a difference in my whole body immediately after a session and at least a week afterwards (if not longer)! This is much longer than other doctor's treatments in just acupuncture, chiropractic work, and other body work. These treatments treat the head, neck, should, and back pain that can occur. Both Barbara and John are warm,
Mark Besanson
Oct 22, 2017
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I had tried traditional Chinese acupuncture without much success. Then upon recommendation from a friend, I found Compassionate Acupuncture and Healing Arts in Durham. I've been seeing Barbara for many years now. Her cranio-sacral approach has provided me significant relief of back, neck, and shoulder pain. I highly recommend Compassionate Acupuncture for anyone suffering from chronic pain issues!
