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Acupuncture in Charleston, SC

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I am so honored to have once again been chosen as Charleston’s Choice Best Acupuncturist in 2023. 7 years in a row! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your votes! I’m so grateful to have your continued support. I feel so blessed to  serve this community, and I look forward to continuing to provide care for you and your family!
Sincerely, Dr. Julie
 

Dr. Julie Allison, DAOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM

As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) in Charleston, Dr. Julie is uniquely qualified to help you with your health concerns. Her specialties include Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and Sports Injury, Women’s Health (fertility, pregnancy, PMS, menopause) , Digestive Issues (IBS, Crohn’s, GERD etc), and Stress reduction.

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Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine

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Motor Point Functional Acupuncture

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Integrative Functional Medicine

It is my intention to be of service to my patients and to meet them wherever they are on their healing path without judgment and with utmost compassion.

I offer support along your journey with acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine, and other forms of treatment that are just right for you.

I will do my best to provide you with integrative healthcare that utilizes ancient wisdom along with modern strategies to bring your body, mind and spirit back into balance so that you can live your best, most vital life.

I look forward to meeting you on your journey to better health and vitality.

Testimonials

“When looking for an acupuncturist, Julie stood out as the only Doctor of Acupuncture in our area. She also stood out for being educated and experienced in both western and Traditional Chinese medicine. She used this diverse background during the initial assessment and ongoing treatment. Julie is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is also highly skilled at what she does. While I’ve had friends bemoan the pain of dry needling, I was able to enjoy the benefits without discomfort

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“I would recommend Dr Julie to anyone. She is wonderful, compassionate and knowledgeable. I suffer from migraines and I could tell very early in my treatment the migraines were less painful. The frequency has gotten better as well. I was taking medication for migraine prevention that had unpleasant side effects. I am so thankful I tried acupuncture, and I am so blessed to have found Dr. Julie. She is a large part of my journey to better health and a

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“I cannot say enough regarding how pleased I am with Julie and her work. I have received acupuncture from many practitioners throughout my life and Julie is one of my favorites by far. Her professionalism and skill are impressive and her compassion and knowledge exceed expectation. I highly recommend Julie Allison and refer to her often.” A.T.

“I found Dr. Julie because she’d been nominated as Charleston’s “Best Acupuncturist” in 2017 (for the second year in a row) and she’s certainly very talented. What struck me initially is that she *listens* and is compassionate about your ailments (something that is sadly so rare in the Western Medical system anymore). Autoimmune disease is often dismissed by doctors; I thought Chinese Medicine would offer hope after having tried everything else. I was not disappointed. Dr. Julie made it clear

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“This was a great experience with great results. Dr. Allison is truly a knowledgeable and professional Acupuncturist. Her clinic is clean and comfortable with private rooms for patient care. I would highly recommend Dr. Allison to anyone looking for pain relief through acupuncture.” Adam

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Pivotal Point Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
4 Carriage Ln
Suite 204
Charleston, SC 29407
843-708-9262
Tues-Fri
10am - 6pm
*By appointment only

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Acupuncture in a Nutshell

Finding Relief: The Benefits of Acupuncture for Treating Chronic Pain

According to a study published in 2023, approximately 51 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain, with about 17 million of those suffering from high-impact chronic pain. Those who suffer from chronic pain find their lives altered in difficult ways. The search for relief is constant. Traditional medicine offers various prescription medications, but if you are looking for a more natural path to healing and wellness, acupuncture should be at the top of your list. 

Understanding the Differences Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

When most people hear the term “acupuncture” they think of needles being inserted into the skin. The term dry needling is often brought up for people suffering from pain as well and it also includes needles being inserted into the skin. But for the most part, that’s where the similarities end. Everything from their origins and benefits to how many needles and how long a session might take is different. Let’s take a deep dive into both. 

A Helpful Primer on Acupuncture Needles

Just how many types are there and what do they all do?

If you’ve ever thought about trying acupuncture, you might find yourself with an equal mix of curiosity and trepidation. What is this “ancient medicine?” How does it work? And what about all the different kinds of needles? Do they hurt? Let’s take some of the guesswork and trepidation out of the equation and define the various needles that could be used in treatment. Each one fulfills its own

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