Business Details
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Kenosha
Essence Of Health Acupuncture & Herbs is dedicated to promoting wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our founder, Claire Adams, holds a PhD in Microbiology and a Bachelor's in Nutrition, combining modern science with ancient healing practices. As a NCCAOM-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, she provides personalized treatments for chronic and acute conditions. Our services include acupuncture, Chinese herbs, cupping, and nutritional therapy, addressing issues like anxiety, neuropathy, and digestive disorders. We serve Kenosha and surrounding areas, accepting multiple insurance providers while offering special rates for retirees. With over two decades of experience, we emphasize individualized care and evidence-based practices.Our approach integrates pulse diagnosis and holistic modalities to restore energy flow and improve overall well-being. We maintain strict hygiene standards with sterile needles and professional-grade herbal medicines. Patient testimonials highlight significant improvements in pain management, sleep quality, and anxiety relief. Our commitment to continuous education ensures treatment protocols align with both traditional wisdom and contemporary research. This combination of expertise, personalized care, and proven results establishes us as a trusted healthcare provider in the community.
Services
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbology
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Moxibustion
Tui Na
Cold Laser
Nutritional Therapy
Electroacupuncture
Pulse Diagnosis
Highlights and features
- NCCAOM-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine with dual degrees in Microbiology and Nutrition
- Personalized treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions using evidence-based modalities
- Specialized care for anxiety, neuropathy, and digestive disorders through acupuncture and herbs
- Accepted by United Healthcare, Cigna, VA Optum, and other major insurance providers
- Combines 2,500-year-old TCM practices with modern scientific research
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
What people say
So much better
No more ibuprofen
Predict rain pain gone
Sleep much better
TRUE BELIEVER
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses thin needles to stimulate energy flow through meridians, treating chronic pain and systemic imbalances. Our treatments address conditions like anxiety, neuropathy, and digestive disorders. Each session follows personalized diagnosis using pulse analysis and patient history.
Chinese Herbology
Custom herbal formulations enhance natural healing processes. We prescribe professional-grade herbs for conditions ranging from hormonal imbalances to chronic inflammation. Each formula combines multiple ingredients for synergistic effects tailored to individual constitutions.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping improves circulation and relieves muscle tension through controlled suction. This 2,500-year-old technique effectively treats respiratory issues, digestive problems, and chronic pain conditions. Sessions leave temporary circular marks that fade within days.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha involves skin stroking to release muscle tension and detoxify tissues. This technique effectively addresses chronic pain, stress-related conditions, and respiratory ailments. The treatment causes temporary red patches that resolve within 72 hours.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion uses mugwort combustion to stimulate acupuncture points. This warming technique enhances blood flow and energy circulation, particularly effective for cold-related conditions and breech presentation in pregnancy. Treatments combine with acupuncture for amplified effects.
People
Claire Adams
Licensed Acupuncturist
Claire Adams holds a PhD in Microbiology and Bachelor's in Nutrition. As NCCAOM-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, she combines traditional Chinese practices with modern science to treat chronic conditions through personalized acupuncture and herbal therapy.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat anxiety, PTSD, infertility, post-stroke symptoms, digestive disorders, neuropathy, and musculoskeletal pain using acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept United Healthcare, Cigna, VA Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and out-of-network insurance plans.
What's the new patient process?
New patients receive a comprehensive assessment including pulse diagnosis and treatment planning. The first visit includes acupuncture therapy and discussion of herbal protocols.
Are treatments painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, and cupping/gua sha techniques use controlled pressure adjusted to individual tolerance.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Chronic issues typically require 6-12 sessions, while acute conditions may show improvement in 2-4 visits.
What education credentials do you have?
Our practitioner holds a PhD in Microbiology, Bachelor's in Nutrition, and NCCAOM certification as Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.
Reviews (1)
Irish Marble
May 25, 2019
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Claire is extremely professional and very good at what she does. She helped me with a major health problem and with pain in my back and ankle. Amazing!
