Our Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Services
From acupuncture and cupping to custom herbal formulas, herbal teas, and wellness consultations, Wongu Health Center is a university teaching clinic offering supervised acupuncture care and Oriental medicine. Treatments are provided by senior student interns under licensed OMD supervision, or directly by licensed OMDs.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the foundation of care at Wongu Health Center. Using sterile, hair-thin needles placed at specific points, acupuncture may help ease pain, promote relaxation, and support overall well-being. It is commonly used as supportive care alongside appropriate medical care.
Each treatment is personalized to your symptoms, health history, and goals. Depending on your needs, your care plan may also include lifestyle guidance, herbal recommendations, or other supportive therapies.
Common reasons patients seek acupuncture:
For stress, sleep, and emotional wellness, acupuncture is offered as supportive care alongside appropriate medical or mental-health care, not as a replacement for it.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy uses glass cups to create gentle suction on the skin. Patients commonly seek cupping for muscular tension, soreness, relaxation, and recovery support. At Wongu Health Center, we offer traditional fire cupping sessions lasting up to 30 minutes.
OMD cupping visits include consultation with a licensed OMD to determine the best approach for your condition.
Patients commonly seek cupping for:
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is an important part of Oriental medicine and helps support care between visits. Rather than a generic, pre-made product, your formula is custom-built for you — after identifying your pattern of imbalance, our practitioners hand-select and combine herbs into a formula or tea tailored specifically to your symptoms, constitution, and treatment goals.
Our herbal dispensary carries classical formulas and individual herbs that may be prepared as teas, pills, powders, tinctures, or topical preparations. Patients can purchase their custom-recommended formulas through the clinic, with herbal prescriptions available starting at $15 per day.
If you already receive acupuncture at Wongu, ask your practitioner whether a custom formula or herbal tea could support your care plan.
Herbal consultations may include:
Tell your practitioner about all medications and supplements you take. Herbal formulas may interact with medications and may not be appropriate during pregnancy or for certain medical conditions.
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Wellness Consultations
Wellness consultations are ideal for patients who want a clearer understanding of their health from an Oriental medicine perspective. These visits focus on identifying patterns of imbalance and building a plan that supports your symptoms, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
During your consultation, our practitioners may review your health history, current concerns, tongue and pulse findings, stress levels, digestion, sleep, and daily habits that can influence healing. You will leave with practical next steps and, when appropriate, herbal formula or tea recommendations tailored to your needs.
Consultations may include:
OMD-Led Support for Everyday and Long-Term Goals
Our licensed OMDs and supervised interns work with patients seeking non-drug support for pain, stress, sleep, digestion, women's health, recovery goals, and long-term wellness. See our guides to back pain, sciatica, and headaches & migraines, or all conditions.
Recovery & Mobility Support
Adjunctive acupuncture care for patients working toward mobility, comfort, and rehabilitation goals alongside their medical care. Acupuncture does not replace neurological care, physical rehabilitation, or emergency treatment.
Treatment Comfort Support
Supportive acupuncture and herbal medicine conversations focused on comfort, nausea, fatigue, sleep, stress, and overall quality of life, coordinated with the care you receive from your medical team.
Stress, Sleep & Veteran Wellness
Supportive care for stress, sleep, anxious feelings, and general emotional wellness alongside appropriate medical or mental-health care, including care for veterans.
VA Community Care and Culinary patients should contact Wongu Health Center before scheduling so we can verify eligibility, authorization, and provider availability.
Long-Term Wellness Support
Ongoing Oriental medicine care for chronic pain patterns, digestive concerns, fatigue, and other long-term wellness goals that benefit from steady support.
Specialized Treatment Packages
Dr. Yu and Dr. Sekine offer personalized multi-visit packages for patients who want more structured care around specific health goals.
Pregnancy & Birth
Supportive care for fertility, prenatal wellness, morning sickness, labor preparation, and postpartum recovery with a plan tailored to each stage.
Weight Management
A structured program that may combine acupuncture, herbal formulas, herbal teas, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle support to help patients pursue sustainable weight goals.
Custom Packages
If you have a specific concern or timeline, our doctors can design a customized treatment series around your goals. Call (702) 852-1280 to discuss options.