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Expert Acupuncture & TCM Services in Ithaca
Mary Woods Acupuncture is a dedicated practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering comprehensive healthcare solutions through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative therapies. With over two decades of experience and formal training at Five Branches University, the practitioner combines Eastern wisdom with Western orthopedic insights to address both acute and chronic conditions.Our approach prioritizes personalized care, utilizing diagnostic techniques like pulse reading and tongue analysis to create tailored treatment plans. We maintain strict adherence to safety standards, using only disposable needles and certified clean techniques. By focusing on root causes rather than symptoms alone, we help patients achieve lasting wellness through balanced health strategies.
Services
Acupuncture
Trigger Point Therapy
Cupping
Herbal Medicine
Gua Sha
Moxibustion
Electro-Stimulation
Highlights and features
- Nationwide board-certified acupuncturist with 3,000+ clinical training hours
- Integrates Western orthopedics with Traditional Chinese Medicine frameworks
- Personalized treatment plans using pulse diagnosis and abdominal palpation
- Specialized in chronic pain management through myofascial decompression techniques
- Maintains sterile needle protocol certified by Clean Needle Technique standards
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
What people say
Immediate pain relief
Professional expertise
Personalized approach
Rapid results
Thorough explanations
Services
Acupuncture
Precision acupuncture treatments target qi flow disruptions using sterile needles. This ancient technique addresses pain, inflammation, and systemic imbalances through meridian stimulation. Patients receive customized sessions combining traditional methods with modern pain management approaches, achieving improved circulation and nervous system regulation.
Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized neuromuscular treatment alleviates chronic pain through targeted muscle stimulation. This evidence-based practice releases myofascial trigger points causing discomfort, restoring proper muscle function and joint alignment while minimizing post-treatment soreness through controlled needle manipulation.
Cupping Therapy
Traditional cupping therapy decompresses soft tissues using controlled suction. This technique enhances circulation, reduces muscular tension, and accelerates recovery for conditions ranging from chronic back pain to respiratory ailments. Treatments combine stationary and dynamic applications for optimal therapeutic benefit.
Herbal Medicine
Custom-formulated herbal treatments complement acupuncture services. Standardized granule preparations deliver concentrated medicinal effects for digestive disorders, immune support, and chronic condition management. Each prescription follows classical Chinese medicine principles while incorporating modern nutritional science.
Electro-Stimulation
Advanced electro-acupuncture enhances pain relief through controlled electrical impulses. This technique amplifies endogenous opioid release and neuromuscular re-education, particularly effective for sciatica, arthritis, and post-injury rehabilitation while maintaining traditional acupuncture's holistic benefits.
People
Mary Woods
Acupuncturist
Mary Woods is a New York State licensed acupuncturist and nationally board-certified TCM practitioner with over 3,000 hours of clinical training. She graduated from Five Branches University with dual degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Oriental Medicine. Her practice integrates orthopedic acupuncture with classical Chinese diagnostics.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine conditions, and wellness needs including chronic pain, sports injuries, digestive disorders, and stress-related conditions using acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Is acupuncture painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. The ultra-fine needles cause only brief sensations during insertion, with many reporting relaxation during treatments despite initial apprehension about needles.
What credentials do you hold?
I'm a Nationally Board Certified acupuncturist with New York State licensure, CCAOM-certified clean needle technique training, and American Heart Association CPR certification since 2012.
How often are treatments needed?
Acute conditions typically require weekly sessions for 3-6 treatments, while chronic issues may need progressively spaced sessions. Many patients notice improvement after the first treatment with lasting benefits developing over subsequent visits.
What should I expect during initial visits?
Your first appointment includes a 30-minute consultation assessing your health history and treatment goals, followed by a tailored acupuncture session addressing your specific condition through diagnostic techniques like pulse and tongue analysis.
Are herbal supplements used?
Yes, customized herbal formulas complement acupuncture treatments when appropriate. These standardized granule preparations enhance therapeutic effects for internal medicine conditions while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Reviews (2)
Shea Oleksa
Jan 06, 2020
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Mary has helped me so much! I used to be in a lot of pain every single day for years because of lupus. Now, I have days with no pain at all. I never thought I could do that without having to go on steroids. I just had my 12th session and its only getting better. HIGHLY recommend!
Mama Said Hand Pies
Jul 29, 2018
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I've been seeing Mary for acupuncture for almost a year. She has done an amazing job of working through my repetetive stress & old connective tissue injuries. I can't say enough good things about how Mary has helped me over time.
