Acupuncture, herbs, and body work rooted in traditional East Asian medicine principles and mindfulness.

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Restore ease. Live fully. Sea change.

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Acupuncture

Using traditional East Asian medicine and osteopathic techniques I use physical palpation to listen to your body and guide treatment, aligned with your goals.

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Herbal Medicine

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.

Body Work & Cupping

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I use moxibustion (herbal heat therapy) and gentle, non-insertive acupuncture to activate qi and blood flow in your body.

Moxibustion & Teishin

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I offer Qi Gong, other mindfulness practices, and nutrition recommendations for you to continue care at home.

Qi Gong & Nutrition

Get to Know Me

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My approach is to be fully present with you, as I ground in the values of partnership, self-care and community. I partner with you and your other providers for a collaborative approach. I emphasize self-care as I support you to nurture wellness and wholeness. (I also make sure to care for myself so I can show up wholely for you.) And, to me, community care is essential - serving the larger community is part of how I design my practice.

I have a gentle technique combining multiple modalities to provide a trauma-informed, anti-racist and gender-inclusive experience. I work to help your body heal itself, removing blockages and nourishing your vitality.

I’ve been a South Seattle resident since 2017 and find joy in bodies of water, hiking, wordplay, and solving puzzles.

Let’s dive in and journey to wholeness together.

Credentials & Training:

  • Licensed Acupuncturist & East Asian Medicine Practitioner

  • Doctoral Fellow, Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine

  • Master's in Public Health, specializing in Maternal and Newborn Health

  • Henry M. Jackson Leadership Fellow

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What Patients Say

  • “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

  • "When I think about my clinic visits with Nicole over the past few years, it brings me joy. I believe one of the reasons for this is the incredible ease that I feel when I am in her presence. Nicole is truly a natural healer—passionate about learning, wise beyond her years, and so very present. Her care always feels thoughtful and intentional, right down to the finest point. I leave her care with a skip in my step and better than when I went in.

    —Kara-Lee

  • “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

  • "Nicole was very present and open. I appreciated her gentle approach and her receptivity. Very grateful!"

    - Dr. Anne

Conditions We Treat

Health imbalance can show up in many ways. Here is a 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.)

Fatigue

Insomnia

Infertility & Pregnancy Care

Menstrual & Menopause Symptoms

Migraines

Oncology - Supportive Care & Survivorship

Stress & Anxiety

and more…

Book Appointment

New patient (75 min) treatment: $165

Return patient (60 min) treatment: $135

10% discount on first 2 visits for new patients, and packages of 5 visits for all patients.

Your Questions, Answered

  • This medicine is all about communication with your innate healing mechanism. Filament (tiny needle) insertion at specific points on the body tells your body to unblock the circulation of qi and blood along your channel pathways. Restoring balance helps you return to your authentic and whole self, in body, mind and spirit. 

  • 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 your goals, and 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. 

  • My journey has zig zagged across the terrain, trying to find my way - working in small nonprofits, large foundations, public health, design and more. The path has taken me here, to work one on one with folks in my community using medicine that is centuries old. One small act at a time, as we heal ourselves, we nurture a healthy and vibrant community, sparking a sea change for the better. Plus, I like puns..

  • I take Personal Injury Protection insurance. I do not currently take other health insurance yet, but can give you a superbill (ex: for Community Health Plan of Washington) 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 $80 or $100 (per 60 min) to up to 20% 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.

Where You’ll Find Me

I share a cozy, neighborhood clinic in Georgetown, Seattle: 650 S. Orcas St, #205, Seattle, WA.

The space is quiet, warm, and welcoming, with access by bus, bike, or car. Free parking available.