Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in Marblehead, MA
Eliza Mellen-Smith is dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting wellness through holistic, personalized care. With over two decades of experience and training in nine distinct acupuncture styles, including Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and LASER acupuncture, Eliza combines acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutritional therapy, and stress reduction techniques to address chronic physical and mental health challenges. Her practice emphasizes treating the root cause of conditions rather than suppressing symptoms, integrating traditional wisdom with modern research to create effective treatment plans.Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and board-certified by the National Commission for Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Eliza specializes in womens health, fertility, and sports injury management. Her approach prioritizes patient education, empathy, and creating a healing environment that fosters trust and relaxation. She has worked extensively with athletes and individuals with complex conditions, offering tailored solutions that promote long-term health and vitality.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Fertility Support
Sports Injury Treatment
Mental Health Acupuncture
Women's Health
LASER Acupuncture
Adjunctive Therapies
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in nine acupuncture styles, including LASER therapy.
- Our treatments integrate traditional medicine with modern research for optimal results.
- We specialize in individualized fertility and womens health solutions.
- Our practice prioritizes patient education and holistic, root-cause healing.
- We combine acupuncture with nutritional counseling and evidence-based supplements.
Associations and certifications
- National Commission for Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- LASER Acupuncture Certification
What people say
Genuine transformation
Highly recommend
Pain-free
Expertise in fertility
Holistic approach
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles at specific points to balance energy flow and stimulate healing. This ancient practice addresses pain, stress, and chronic conditions by activating the bodys natural recovery systems. Eliza combines Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and LASER techniques for tailored results.
Fertility Support
Fertility acupuncture enhances reproductive health by regulating hormones, improving blood flow, and reducing stress. Elizas protocols support natural conception and complement IVF/IUI treatments. Patients report improved cycle regularity and successful pregnancies after individualized care plans.
Pain Management
Targeted acupuncture and adjunctive therapies alleviate neck/back pain, migraines, and sports injuries. Elizas approach integrates musculoskeletal expertise with nutritional counseling to reduce inflammation and restore mobility without reliance on medication.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations complement acupuncture by addressing internal imbalances. Eliza prescribes high-quality, third-party tested herbs for digestive issues, hormonal disorders, and immune support, ensuring safe and synergistic treatment outcomes.
Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional therapy addresses dietary triggers and optimizes wellness through personalized meal plans. Elizas background as a gourmet chef enables practical, culturally sensitive advice to support metabolic and hormonal health alongside acupuncture treatments.
People
Eliza Mellen-Smith Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist
Eliza Mellen-Smith holds a Masters in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture. Board-certified and trained in nine acupuncture styles, she specializes in fertility, womens health, and sports medicine. With 20+ years of clinical experience, she integrates nutritional therapy and LASER acupuncture for comprehensive care.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, fertility issues, migraines, anxiety, digestive disorders, and women’s health concerns using acupuncture, herbs, and nutritional therapy.
How does acupuncture support fertility?
Acupuncture regulates hormones, improves uterine blood flow, and reduces stress to enhance natural conception and IVF/IUI success rates through personalized treatment plans.
Is LASER acupuncture safe?
Yes. LASER acupuncture uses low-level light therapy for non-invasive, pain-free stimulation of acupuncture points, ideal for sensitive patients or specific conditions.
What should I expect during a visit?
Your first session includes a detailed health assessment followed by a customized treatment combining acupuncture, herbs, or dietary recommendations in a relaxing environment.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider for acupuncture coverage details.
Reviews (4)
Kerry Valery
Dec 18, 2019
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I have been coming to Eliza for several years. Most recently, her expertise literally cured my carpel tunnel-like condition; she took the time to understand where the root of the problem was (coming from neck issues) whereas the medical community just wanted me to get the carpel tunnel surgery. Please make Eliza your first stop after experiencing this type of pain (or any for that matter)!!
Duncan Cox
Dec 29, 2018
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In September of this year my wife and I went on a 12-day group tour in Brittany, France. Because some porters did not show up when needed, we had to transport lots of heavy baggage by hand over long distances and up flights of stairs. Four days after our return to Marblehead, the results of overexertion began to appear as a single sore muscle. In three more days they progressed to widespread back and neck pain, forcing me to sleep sitting up and walk with my face down. I then went to an urgent care facility, where I was prescribed a muscle relaxant. When there was no improvement over the next few
Bryce Boyer
Dec 14, 2018
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Eliza is an incredibly wise and gifted acupuncturist. The space is beautiful and has this incredible "homey" feel to it. I will certainly be returning here in the future. The whole experience was very good and there isn't a single aspect of it that I would change.
Michael Hand
Jul 03, 2018
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I can't say enough about Eliza, as an acupuncturist, as a professional, and as a caring person. She is outstanding, effective and extremely knowledgable. She unequivocally, excels at acupuncture. I am very careful about managing my own care, and have very high standards about the traditional and non-traditional medical care that I receive, and I would recommend Eliza without hesitation. Her training, skills and expertise are current and first rate. She explains what she is doing, and she knows what works. Above all Eliza carefully listens to her patients. Because she believes each of her patients
