Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Holden, MA
Serra May has been dedicated to holistic health care since 2003, specializing in acupuncture and complementary therapies. Our practice addresses the root causes of health issues while alleviating symptoms through personalized treatment plans. We focus on conditions like migraines, anxiety, allergies, and women's health, integrating nutrition, sleep, and stress management into our approach. Our services include acupuncture, cupping, Reiki, and Acu-Yoga, delivered in a calming environment that prioritizes patient comfort. With over two decades of experience, we combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern wellness practices to promote natural healing.Our collaborative approach ensures open communication between practitioner and patient, fostering long-term health improvements. We serve Central Massachusetts communities including Holden, Worcester, and Shrewsbury. Our commitment to confidentiality and patient-centered care creates a safe space for healing. Additional modalities like moxabustion and gua sha enhance treatment effectiveness. We offer flexible appointment times to accommodate diverse schedules.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Reiki Healing
Acu-Yoga
Nutrition Counseling
Moxabustion
Gua Sha
Wellness Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized acupuncture experience
- Our holistic approach addresses root causes of health issues
- We combine acupuncture with complementary therapies like Reiki and cupping
- Personalized treatment plans include nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Flexible appointment scheduling for busy lifestyles
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles at specific acu-points to restore energy balance and stimulate natural healing. This traditional Chinese medicine technique effectively treats chronic pain, anxiety, allergies, and women's health issues. Each 75-90 minute session includes personalized treatment plans combining needle therapy with lifestyle recommendations for long-term wellness benefits.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses glass or plastic cups to create suction on muscle areas, relieving pain and improving circulation. This therapy effectively addresses muscular tension, repetitive stress injuries, and impaired circulation. Stationary or sliding cup techniques cover larger treatment areas, often combined with acupuncture for enhanced therapeutic effects in treating chronic pain conditions.
Reiki Healing
Reiki transmits universal life-force energy through hands-on or hands-off techniques to promote deep relaxation and healing. This complementary therapy reduces stress, anxiety, and pain while enhancing overall wellness. Practitioner attunement to energy flows supports nervous system calming, often combined with acupuncture for synergistic healing effects in holistic treatment plans.
Acu-Yoga
Acu-Yoga combines gentle restorative yoga with acupuncture for deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This 90-minute class integrates guided meditation, ear acupuncture, and supported yoga postures to balance nervous system function. The practice reduces stress hormones, alleviates chronic pain, and promotes mental clarity through combined physical and energetic healing modalities.
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition counseling focuses on whole foods and seasonal ingredients to support overall wellness. Drawing from traditional Turkish cooking principles and 20 years of culinary experience, this service provides practical dietary strategies to complement acupuncture treatments. Emphasis on mindful eating habits addresses digestive issues and supports long-term health improvements through food-based interventions.
People
Serra May Plourde
Licensed Acupuncturist
Serra May Plourde, MAc., Lic.Ac., has practiced acupuncture since 2003, specializing in holistic health solutions. She combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern wellness practices, offering personalized treatment plans. Her expertise includes women's health, chronic pain management, and integrative therapies like Reiki and Acu-Yoga.
Questions
What conditions does acupuncture treat effectively?
Acupuncture effectively treats migraines, anxiety, allergies, women's health issues, chronic pain, digestive disorders, and stress-related conditions through holistic energy balancing techniques.
What happens during the first acupuncture appointment?
Initial sessions last 75-90 minutes, including health history review, symptom assessment, diagnostic exam, and personalized treatment combining acupuncture with lifestyle recommendations.
Are acupuncture needles safe and sterile?
Yes, we use individually packaged, pre-sterilized needles disposed of after single use, following strict safety protocols for patient protection during all treatment sessions.
What additional therapies complement acupuncture treatments?
Cupping, Reiki, moxabustion, and gua sha therapies enhance acupuncture effects by improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, and promoting deeper relaxation through combined holistic healing approaches.
How does acupuncture promote long-term wellness?
By addressing root causes of imbalance while alleviating symptoms, acupuncture restores natural energy flow, supported by personalized nutrition guidance and lifestyle modifications for sustained health improvements.
What areas do you serve from your Holden location?
We serve Central Massachusetts communities including Holden, Worcester, Shrewsbury, West Boylston, Rutland, and Princeton with comprehensive acupuncture and wellness services.
