Return to self. Body, mind, and spirit.
Acupuncture, body work, and herbal medicine, rooted in East Asian medicine and mindfulness.
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Services
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Using osteopathic techniques I use physical palpation to listen to your body and guide treatment.
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I prescribe an herbal formula specific to you.
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Using Tuina massage and cupping techniques I relieve pain and restore circulation in your body.
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I use moxibustion (herbal heat therapy) and gentle, non-insertive acupuncture to activate qi and blood flow in your body.
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I offer qi gong and other mindfulness practices for you to continue care at home.
Get to Know Me
My values: Partnership. Self-care. Community.
My journey.
What Clients Say
“Nicole is incredibly knowledgeable and present. I feel at ease with her.” - Kara-Lee
“Nicole was very present and open. I appreciated her gentle approach and her receptivity. Very grateful!” - Dr. Anne
“Nicole was amazing! She was very tuned into my emotional needs and checked in a lot throughout the process, in addition to doing a great job with the acupuncture (it was my first time). Definitely recommend!” - Paula
“My shoulder feels AMAZING after my treatment yesterday. When I was getting ready for bed last night I took off my sports bra without thinking and was able to just do it normally, instead of having to contort myself in crazy ways to get it off like I have been doing for the past 6 months. After it was off I realized what had happened and was shocked. And this morning I feel like I have almost no range of motion restriction! Thank you!” - Alissa
FAQs
What is acupuncture?
This medicine is about reconnecting with balance in your body, mind and spirit. Filament (tiny needle) insertion at specific points on the body unblock the circulation of qi and blood along your channel pathways. Restoring balance helps you return to your authentic and whole self.
What do you treat?
Health imbalance can show up in many ways. Here is a sample, non-exhaustive list of conditions I can partner with you for. You can also schedule a free call to see if we might be a good fit.
Auto-immune Disorders
Body Pain
Depression
Digestion (IBD, IBS, bloating, etc.)
Insomnia
Infertility & Pregnancy Care
Menstrual & Menopause Symptoms
Migraines
Oncology - Supportive Care & Survivorship
Stress & Anxiety
and more…
Why are you called Sea Change?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
What should I expect?
In the first visit, I spend time to get to know as much as I can about what you’re experiencing, thru conversation and physical palpation techniques. We’ll talk about what techniques you’re comfortable with (needles, Teishin, herbs, Tuina, cupping, moxibustion), and I’ll recommend a treatment plan that may include advice on what you can do at home on your own (nutrition, exercises, lifestyle).
The number of visits required will depend on each client’s unique situation, but generally, chronic diseases will require more visits, and faster results require more frequent visits. I recommend you book at least two visits to track changes.
How much does it cost?
55 min treatment: $130
85 min treatment: $160
10% discount on packages of 5 visits.
I take Personal Injury Protection insurance. I do not take other health insurance, but can give you a superbill to submit for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company for your acupuncture benefits and if they accept out-of-network providers.
As a commitment to accessibility, I offer reduced rates of $70 or $100 (55 min) to up to 30% of my patients for those who have financial constraints. Please email me to be approved for the reduced rate. While I do not ask you to prove your financial level, I ask that you consider sacrifice vs. hardship when determining your capacity pay. Sacrifice entails cutting back on other spending like coffee, dinner out, new outfit, while hardship entails not being able to meet basic needs like rent, transportation, and groceries.
Thank you to Dr. Kirby Teuila Grey, Dr. Ryan of Gentle Point Acupuncture, and Dr. Aakash Kishore PhD for the wording and model.
