The full spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, each treatment tailored to your unique constitution and health goals.
"In Chinese medicine, a good physician treats the person who has the disease, not the disease the person has. Every treatment we provide begins with understanding you as a whole — your body, your history, your circumstances, and your goals."
— Dr. Lin Wei, DAOM, LAc
The foundation of Chinese medicine, refined over 2,500 years of clinical practice and documented by modern research.
Acupuncture involves the precise insertion of sterile, hair-thin needles at specific points along the body's meridian channels. In classical theory, these channels carry Qi (vital energy) throughout the body. Disruption or stagnation in this flow underlies most disease. Needle placement at carefully chosen points restores balance, stimulates the nervous system, promotes circulation, and triggers the body's natural healing cascade.
Each treatment is individually prescribed. Dr. Wei selects point combinations based on your TCM diagnosis, current symptoms, and constitutional type. Two patients with the same Western diagnosis may receive entirely different acupuncture prescriptions.
A constitutional beauty treatment that improves skin health from the inside out, without injections or downtime.
Facial acupuncture is not a superficial cosmetic procedure. It is a full constitutional treatment that also addresses the face and neck with very fine intradermal needles. The micro-traumas created by needling stimulate local collagen production, improve lymphatic drainage, increase cellular oxygenation, and release muscular tension that contributes to lines and sagging.
Because skin health in TCM reflects internal organ health, each treatment also includes body acupuncture to address the root patterns contributing to your skin concerns. The result is skin that looks genuinely well from within, not just treated on the surface.
An ancient decompression technique with remarkable effects on muscular tension, circulation, and fascial health.
Cupping uses glass or silicone cups applied to the skin with suction to lift the layers of soft tissue. Unlike massage, which applies downward compression, cupping creates upward decompression. This separates fascial adhesions, draws stagnant blood to the surface for removal, and creates a powerful stimulus for fresh circulation to enter the area.
Dr. Wei uses stationary cups, sliding cups, or a combination depending on your presentation. The characteristic circular marks that may appear are not bruises — they are petechiae indicating the level of stagnation in the tissue and typically fade within a few days. Most patients report profound tension relief immediately after treatment.
The therapeutic application of warmth to acupuncture points using dried mugwort — a cornerstone of classical practice.
Moxibustion, or moxa, involves burning the processed dried herb mugwort (Artemisia moxa) above or on the skin at acupuncture points to introduce warmth and stimulate Qi movement. It is particularly indicated for conditions of deficiency, cold, and dampness in TCM terms — patterns that correspond to conditions like fatigue, poor circulation, chronic cold extremities, and certain digestive and reproductive complaints.
We use several forms of moxa depending on the indication: pole moxa held above the skin, indirect moxa on ginger or salt, and lion moxa for particularly cold or deficient points. The warmth is deeply penetrating and the treatment is profoundly comfortable for most patients.
An instrument-assisted technique that breaks up stagnation, reduces inflammation, and restores tissue mobility.
Gua Sha involves using a smooth-edged instrument to apply firm, short strokes across oiled skin in a specific direction, following muscle and fascial planes. The technique creates a controlled inflammatory response at the cellular level — "sha" — that stimulates metabolic activity, breaks up fascial adhesions, and dramatically reduces local inflammatory cytokines, particularly in chronic pain and injury cases.
Modern research has confirmed that Gua Sha significantly upregulates HO-1, a powerful anti-inflammatory enzyme, for several days after treatment. It is particularly effective for chronic pain, post-injury stiffness, and conditions involving restricted tissue mobility. The redness that appears typically resolves within two to five days.
Custom classical formulas sourced from trusted, tested suppliers — extending and deepening the effects of your acupuncture care.
Chinese herbal medicine is a sophisticated pharmacological system with a documented clinical history spanning over 2,000 years. Dr. Wei prescribes individualized formulas drawing from the classical canon while adapting to your current pattern and any contraindications with Western medications you may be taking.
We source all herbs exclusively from GMP-certified suppliers who test for heavy metals, pesticides, and adulteration. Formulas may be provided as granule extracts (dissolved in water), tablets, or raw herb decoctions depending on the condition. Herbal prescriptions are regularly reviewed and adjusted as your pattern evolves.
Classical Chinese medical bodywork that combines acupressure, joint mobilization, and soft tissue techniques.
Tui Na (pronounced "twee na") is a system of Chinese therapeutic bodywork that predates many other manual therapies. Unlike relaxation massage, Tui Na is a medical treatment — it uses precisely applied pressure, rhythmic compression, passive joint movement, and soft tissue release to address specific musculoskeletal and energetic conditions.
Techniques include grasping, rolling, kneading, pressing, vibrating, and percussion. The practitioner works through light clothing, making it accessible to patients who may be uncomfortable with undressing. Sessions may be combined with acupuncture or scheduled as standalone treatments for musculoskeletal complaints.
Specialized, evidence-informed TCM support across the full reproductive lifespan — from cycle regulation to menopause.
This is one of Dr. Wei's primary clinical specializations, developed through her DAOM research and over a decade of dedicated clinical practice. TCM approaches fertility by optimizing the uterine environment, regulating hormonal signaling through the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, improving ovarian blood flow, and reducing the systemic stress that frequently suppresses reproductive function.
Dr. Wei works collaboratively with reproductive endocrinologists and OB-GYNs. For patients undergoing IVF, she provides protocol-specific timing of treatments to support each phase of the cycle. For patients pursuing natural conception, she designs a full preconception program typically spanning three to six months.
Comprehensive, drug-free pain treatment that addresses both the symptom and the underlying pattern driving it.
Pain management is the most evidence-supported application of acupuncture in Western research. Multiple meta-analyses, including several commissioned by the NHS and US Veteran Affairs system, have confirmed acupuncture's efficacy for chronic musculoskeletal pain, headache, and neuropathic conditions.
At Meridian, pain management is never one-size-fits-all. Dr. Wei determines the TCM pattern underlying your pain — whether it's caused by Qi stagnation, blood stasis, deficiency, or pathogenic factors — and prescribes a treatment combining acupuncture with adjunctive therapies as indicated. We also provide guidance on home care, movement, and dietary modifications that support your healing between sessions.
Have a light meal two to three hours before your appointment. Avoid coming in on an empty stomach, as this can cause dizziness. Skip alcohol and heavy meals the day of your treatment.
Choose clothing that can be rolled above the knees and elbows. Avoid tight leggings or restrictive garments. We provide draping for comfort and modesty, and treatment rooms are always private.
If you have recent lab work, imaging results, or specialist notes relevant to your chief complaint, please bring them. Dr. Wei incorporates Western diagnostic information into her TCM assessment whenever available.
Not sure which service is right for your situation? Book an initial consultation and let Dr. Wei help you find the best path forward. Your first visit includes a thorough intake and your first treatment.
Call us at (555) 428-7193 or email wellness@meridianacupuncture.com