Business Details
Acupuncture and Tai Chi Center in Rockland, ME
Inner Works Center was founded to bridge the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary healthcare practices. With decades of combined experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Taijiquan, our practitioners bring a holistic approach to wellness. Our facility, housed in a renovated 1845 post-and-beam barn, reflects our commitment to integrating timeless healing principles with modern scientific understanding. We specialize in addressing chronic pain, women's health, anxiety, and cancer care through individualized treatment plans. Our team's extensive background in both Western physical therapy and Eastern medicine allows us to offer comprehensive care that supports the body's natural healing processes.We emphasize patient education and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term health. The center serves as both a clinical space and a dedicated school for Taijiquan and Qigong study. Our instructors have trained extensively with global masters and maintain affiliations with recognized martial arts associations. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring each client receives tailored care based on their unique needs. Our mission remains focused on empowering individuals to achieve balance and vitality through time-tested therapeutic practices.
Services
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Taijiquan Instruction
Qigong Classes
Wellness Consultations
Chronic Pain Management
Women's Health Care
Anxiety Treatment
Martial Arts Training
Health Education Programs
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of acupuncture experience with physical therapy expertise
- Our practitioners maintain international affiliations with recognized Taijiquan associations
- We offer personalized treatment plans integrating Eastern and Western methodologies
- Our facility houses both clinical care and certified martial arts instruction
- We provide on-site access to a full Chinese herbal apothecary
Associations and certifications
- International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association
What people say
Deep expertise
Personalized care
Effective treatments
Tranquil setting
Knowledgeable instructors
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture treatments combine millennia-old Chinese medicine principles with modern clinical practice. Our practitioners use fine needles to stimulate energy flow, targeting chronic pain, anxiety, and systemic imbalances through individually tailored protocols. The World Health Organization recognizes this therapy's effectiveness for various conditions including musculoskeletal and hormonal disorders.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
On-site herbal apothecary provides customized Chinese medicine formulations using time-tested plant-based remedies. These treatments complement acupuncture sessions by addressing internal imbalances and supporting the body's natural healing processes through carefully dosed medicinal combinations specific to each patient's constitution.
Taijiquan Instruction
Yang Family style Taijiquan classes teach martial arts principles through progressive movement sequences. Instructors guide students through foundational postures and applications, emphasizing proper body mechanics and energy cultivation. Both group classes and private instruction available for all skill levels from beginner to advanced practitioners.
Qigong Practice
Structured Qigong sessions combine breathwork, coordinated movements, and meditation to enhance vitality. These practices improve circulation, reduce stress, and develop mind-body awareness through traditional exercises designed to harmonize energy flow according to Chinese medicine theory.
Integrated Physical Therapy
Treatment combines acupuncture with physical therapy techniques for musculoskeletal conditions. This approach addresses structural issues through manual therapy and therapeutic exercises while using acupuncture to support healing and pain management for optimized recovery outcomes.
People
Constance Evans
Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with over 40 years of clinical experience. Combines physical therapy expertise with traditional Chinese medicine for holistic treatment of chronic conditions and women's health.
Mike Shunney
Taijiquan Instructor
International Yang Family Academy certified instructor with 35+ years of Taijiquan and Qigong practice. Teaches Yang Style 103 and 42 Sword forms while training the next generation of martial arts instructors.
Questions
What health conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We specialize in chronic pain, women's health issues, anxiety, and cancer care support using acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Are your Taijiquan instructors certified?
Yes, our instructors maintain affiliations with the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association and have studied with master practitioners globally.
What should I expect during my initial acupuncture visit?
Your first appointment will include a comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis using Chinese medicine principles, and an individualized treatment plan.
Do you offer herbal medicine consultations?
Yes, our clinic includes a full Chinese herbal apothecary and offers customized herbal formulations as part of treatment plans.
How are Taijiquan classes structured?
Classes accommodate all levels with both in-person instruction in our historic barn and online interactive streaming options.
