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18 Years
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Your Trusted Source for Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Olympia
Since 2008, Susan Monaco Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic wellness through personalized treatments rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Our practice combines acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Asian bodywork, and nutritional guidance to address the root causes of imbalance and promote long-term vitality. With over 15 years of experience, we prioritize a compassionate, individualized approach, creating tailored treatment plans that align with each patient's unique health needs.Our goal is to empower clients on their healing journey by fostering resilience, restoring balance, and enhancing overall well-being in a safe, welcoming environment. We adhere to rigorous safety standards and utilize high-quality, certified herbal products to ensure effective and reliable care.
Services
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Asian Bodywork
Chinese Nutritional Guidance
Qi Gong & Movement Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years of experience in traditional Chinese medicine
- Holistic approach addressing root causes of imbalance
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health needs
- Safe, welcoming environment with certified herbal products
- Comprehensive therapies including acupuncture, herbs, and bodywork
Associations and certifications
- NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
- Washington State E.A.M.P. (East Asian Medicine Practitioner)
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate energy flow, relieving pain and improving health. This traditional practice addresses conditions like stress, chronic pain, and digestive issues through personalized point selection. Patients experience enhanced well-being as treatments restore balance to the body's energy systems.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal blends target specific imbalances, supporting healing with natural ingredients. Formulas combine 10-14 herbs tailored to individual needs, using GMP-certified powders for safety and efficacy. These treatments address chronic conditions and promote systemic wellness through gradual, sustained effects.
Asian Bodywork
Cupping and gua sha techniques improve circulation while releasing muscle tension. These therapies enhance energy flow and reduce inflammation through targeted manual techniques. Patients receive customized sessions addressing musculoskeletal pain and stress-related conditions.
Qi Gong & Movement Therapy
Medical qi gong combines movement and breathwork to cultivate vitality. Individualized instruction focuses on restoring mind-body connection through gentle exercises. This practice improves emotional balance, physical stamina, and overall energy regulation through traditional movement patterns.
Chinese Nutritional Guidance
Nutritional advice based on Chinese medicine principles optimizes health through food choices. Personalized guidance addresses digestive issues and systemic imbalances by aligning dietary habits with individual constitution. This approach complements other therapies for comprehensive wellness outcomes.
People
Susan Monaco
Licensed Acupuncturist
Susan Monaco has practiced traditional Chinese medicine since 2008, specializing in personalized acupuncture and herbal treatments. She holds a Master's degree from AOMA and is NCCAOM-certified. Her approach combines deep technical expertise with compassionate care to address complex health concerns through holistic methods.
Questions
What conditions does acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively addresses over 200 conditions including respiratory issues, digestive disorders, chronic pain, emotional imbalances, and women's health concerns through targeted energy point stimulation.
Are Chinese herbs safe to use with medications?
Most herbs can safely complement pharmaceuticals, though exceptions exist for drugs with narrow therapeutic ranges. We provide guidance on proper herb-drug interactions and contraindications during consultations.
What happens during a first acupuncture visit?
Initial appointments include a comprehensive health assessment, pulse and tongue diagnosis, followed by a 30-minute acupuncture session tailored to your specific health needs and goals.
How should I prepare for acupuncture treatment?
Wear loose clothing, eat a light meal beforehand, avoid tongue brushing, and bring medication lists. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete necessary paperwork for your first visit.
What are qi gong's primary benefits?
Qi gong improves physical health, emotional regulation, and spiritual connection through movement-based practices that enhance energy flow and cultivate mind-body harmony.
What cancellation policies apply?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations incur full service fees, waived only for illness-related circumstances including COVID-19 exposure.
Reviews (2)
Mary Marino-Strong
Oct 05, 2021
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My husband and I received exceptional care from Susan Monaco, L.Ac., both acupuncture and Chinese medicinal herbs. She is gentle and thoughtful in addition to being very experienced and an excellent diagnostician and practitioner.
Tara Patton
Aug 04, 2018
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Susan is the most knowledgeable, kind, and honest provider I have seen in years. She is extremely passionate about her calling and it shows in each and every interaction I have had with her. I have struggled with several issues and she has addressed and solved many that western medicine could not solve. She is also helping to minimize the severe side effects that my reproductive endocrinologist has prescribed for infertility. I would recommend Susan to my family, my patients, and to anyone who has issues that other providers have struggled to solve. After complaining about severe seasonal allergies
