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Welcome to Peaceful Heart Acupuncture in Tacoma, Washington!

Online scheduling is available for your convenience. Click the Schedule an Appointment button on the upper right corner to view available appointments. Or call 206-293-2774 for assistance with scheduling. Jody Ruhberg, MAcOM, AEMP, LAc, Dipl. Acu. (NCCAOM), has been serving Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place, Lakewood, Spanaway, Puyallup, Lacey and Federal Way since 2010. She is excited to have you visit her at her beautiful location at 1502 S. Union Ave.  Jody is co-located with Jennifer Wallenfels, LMP, a gifted massage practitioner, who has created a serene and healing environment. When you enter the door the relaxation and healing begins! Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used their skills for millennia to help people become well and stay well. Acupuncture promotes natural healing in the body. It can reduce pain, stress, and anxiety; improve sleep and digestion, enhance immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems. Jody is a caring and compassionate practitioner who will take the time to listen to you and provide the quality of care that you often do not get from your other health care providers. Acupuncturists have many tools available to engage your body’s natural healing response. Besides acupuncture she often uses cupping or gua sha or moxibustion or electrical stimulation applied to the pins as well as using infrared heat therapy in the treatment. She has also received advanced training on using therapeutic essential oils in the treatment of mental and emotional conditions. Jody is a Level Two Healing Touch Practitioner and may also incorporate that into a session. If you have any questions about whether acupuncture is right for you please call 206-293-2774 for a complimentary 15 consultation.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

What can acupuncturists treat?

Published August 11, 2011

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

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How are acupuncturists educated?

Today, acupuncturists undertake three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.

How safe is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects just feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.

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