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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Center in Wilmington, NC
HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through time-honored practices rooted in Chinese medicine. Our approach focuses on restoring the body's natural energy flow, or qi, to support self-healing and address a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. With expertise in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and complementary therapies, we provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Located in Wilmington, NC, our practice offers a tranquil environment designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. We collaborate with clients to optimize health outcomes through integrative care that complements Western medical approaches.Our team of certified practitioners combines technical proficiency with compassionate care, ensuring each session prioritizes comfort, safety, and efficacy. We serve clients seeking relief from chronic pain, digestive issues, stress, and other conditions while emphasizing preventive care and long-term wellness strategies. Continuous professional development remains central to our practice as we incorporate evidence-based techniques and maintain rigorous standards in patient care.
Services
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Auriculotherapy
Facial Rejuvenation
Therapeutic Massage
Gua Sha
Moxibustion
Health Coaching
Qigong Instruction
Tuning Fork Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals.
- Our practitioners hold advanced certifications in specialized acupuncture techniques.
- We integrate traditional Chinese medicine with modern wellness coaching.
- Our treatment environment combines professionalism with calming coastal aesthetics.
- We provide telehealth options for accessible wellness support.
What people say
Loving care
Consistent treatment
Regain use of hand
Personal interest in healing
Effective stress management
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves precise needle placement to stimulate energy flow and promote natural healing. Thin, sterile needles target specific qi points to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and address various health conditions. This traditional practice effectively manages chronic pain, digestive issues, and emotional imbalances while supporting overall wellness through non-invasive techniques.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture combines micro-needling with targeted muscle stimulation to restore skin elasticity. Fine needles placed at facial motor points enhance circulation, reduce wrinkles, and improve skin tone. This non-surgical treatment addresses sagging skin, under-eye puffiness, and facial tension while promoting collagen production for lasting rejuvenation effects.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine employs customized formulations to address specific health concerns. These natural remedies regulate bodily functions, strengthen immunity, and complement acupuncture treatments. Practitioners prescribe tailored herb combinations for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions while maintaining strict safety standards in formula preparation and administration.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage targets soft tissue restrictions to improve mobility and reduce pain. Techniques include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue work to address musculoskeletal issues. This treatment enhances circulation, relieves chronic tension patterns, and supports recovery from injuries while incorporating breathwork for stress reduction.
Health Coaching
Health coaching provides personalized lifestyle strategies for achieving wellness goals. Certified coaches facilitate behavior change through evidence-based frameworks that address nutrition, stress management, and self-care practices. This service supports chronic disease prevention, habit formation, and holistic well-being through structured accountability partnerships.
People
Ericca Burke
Owner, LAc
Licensed acupuncturist with dual masters in acupuncture and engineering background. Certified in multiple specialty techniques including facial rejuvenation and auricular therapy. Combines technical expertise with holistic healing approaches.
Gillian Ferguson
Licensed Massage Therapist
15-year veteran in therapeutic massage with expertise in structural alignment. Certified in prenatal massage and holistic bodywork techniques. Uses integrative approach combining myofascial release with breathwork for lasting relief.
Brooke Graham
Receptionist
Music student with diverse customer service experience. Graduate of Beaufort, NC, relocated to Wilmington for musical education. Active participant in local theater productions while managing front-desk operations.
Lauren Matthews
Receptionist
Eight-year customer service professional with tourism management degree. Wilmington resident since 2011. Passionate about outdoor activities and combines organizational skills with hospitality expertise in client interactions.
Questions
What health conditions can acupuncture effectively treat?
Acupuncture successfully addresses pain management, stress reduction, digestive disorders, respiratory issues, skin conditions, reproductive health concerns, and emotional wellbeing challenges through its holistic approach to energy regulation.
How does the initial consultation process work?
We offer free 10-minute consultations with our scheduling specialist to discuss treatment goals, recommend appropriate therapies, and match patients with the most qualified practitioner for their specific needs.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions that incorporate wellness coaching, herbal consultations, and remote treatment planning through secure online platforms accessible from any internet-connected device.
What makes your facial rejuvenation acupuncture unique?
Our facial treatments combine traditional acupuncture with muscle-stimulation techniques to naturally lift and tone facial features without invasive procedures, using precise needle placement to stimulate collagen production.
Do you accept health insurance?
Payment is collected at time of service, but we provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for out-of-network acupuncture services and herbal medicine.
Reviews (3)
June Sweeny
May 04, 2020
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I have enjoyed treatment by Ericca Burke for the past 3 years. Ericca has worked miracles for my leg cramps! After undergoing painful vein treatments, medical treatments, and every other remedy suggested, I continued to suffer incredibly painful leg cramps nightly. In just a few months, the acupuncture and Ericca's good advice and counseling made a tremendous improvement in my sleep and over-all health. I am now about 98% leg cramp Free!!! I continue to see Ericca to maintain my current healthier status. She is also wonderful in counseling with me for other personal or health-related problems that
Mandy Moore
Jan 02, 2019
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Ericca is awesome... totally professional and incredibly intuitive and tuned in to what my body needs.
Connie Horan
Dec 03, 2018
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I highly recommend Ericca at Haven for acupuncture. I had no idea what to expect other than what I've seen on TV (not an accurate depiction). I find it very hard to relax and do not sleep well. Before we even got to the hands-on acupuncture part of the visit, I was so relaxed that I dozed on the table. The time Ericca takes with her clients in the consultation phase builds the trust and relationship you need to have a mindfulness experience on top of the physical benefits of acupuncture. Ericca educated me on the acupuncture methods she would use, the reason for her approach, and then explained
