A native of Peabody, MA, Elizabeth graduated from Mt. Ida College in 1986 and Lesley University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Art Therapy.

After several years working in public and private sectors, Elizabeth witnessed the positive impacts of acupuncture and decided to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She graduated from the oldest school in the United States, the New England School of Acupuncture and is an NCCAOM Diplomate licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition, Elizabeth pursued advanced acupuncture training in Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture protocol (“cosmetic acupuncture”) and Master Tung Acupuncture Style that advances patients recovery with minimal needles to bring about maximum response.

The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture practitioner believes holistic beauty is achieved by working on the inside to most effectively change the outside appearance, allowing innate beauty to emerge. Cosmetic acupuncture system is often referred to as an “acupuncture facelift” or “Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture”, but it is much more than a “cosmetic” procedure. It is a rejuvenation and revitalization process designed to help renew your skin’s appearance while promoting a healthy mind and body. Elizabeth studied the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture system under one of its developers, Dr. Martha Lucas, PhD, LAc., Doctor of Research Psychology, nationally certified and licensed to practice TCM. Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is also highly effective in balancing hormones that can cause acne. As a result, there is a reduction or elimination of both rosacea and acne by restoring harmony in the body and clearing "qi" blockages or nerve channels throughout the body.

Elizabeth's goal is to provide healthcare through the practical application of TCM. She looks forward to working with those in the western medical community, as well, to provide a truly holistic medical service to her patients, promoting the body’s natural healing processes.

Xin Zhang Zeck, M.S., L.Ac, is a licensed Acupuncturist who was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Xin has been classically trained in traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCM), Japanese Kiiko Style acupuncture (KM), Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM) as well as in Chinese Herbal medicine formulation.
Born and raised in China, Xin graduated college with a degree in Broadcasting and went on to host a highly popular Chinese television show that addressed health and education.
Upon arriving in America, Xin continued her postgraduate studies in Manhattan at the Tri-state College of Acupuncture where she obtained her master of Acupuncture Degree and Chinese Herbal program.
Xin has since obtained training and certificates in Oncological Acupuncture from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and is extensively trained in Cosmetic Acupuncture, Fertility Acupuncture, Pediatric Acupuncture and Pain Management.

Acupuncture is both a science and an art form, and it’s worth taking the time to find the best acupuncturist for your needs. At Acupuncture Associates of America, we want our patients to be comfortable, and we foster this comfort every step of the way – from providing a warm and inviting atmosphere in our clinic to educating our potential clients about the benefits of acupuncture and our available services.

After working the past 20 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of healthcare settings from hospital based rehabilitation clinics to home care service, I became interested in approaching healing from a different perspective in order to help people become empowered about their health on all levels. I found acupuncture to resonate with my belief that medicine should be judged in terms of how effective it is in understanding and treating the problem as the patient experiences it.

The Blue Ridge Acupuncture Clinic in Asheville, North Carolina, provides comprehensive acupuncture and massage therapy services for the whole family. Founded by James Whittle in 2003, we also provide Chinese herbal medicine consultations and nutritional therapy.