The propensity of the human body to go wrong, especially when affected by disease, and the complexity of its healing processes, has always fascinated me. I believe that human potential should not be cut short due to illness.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, have been practiced on billions of people over numerous centuries, and proven as methods of "encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve bodily functions or eliminate the root causes of diseases".

Let us, holistically heal your body, mind and spirit with real Acupuncture, TCM and REIKI Treatments for Female/Male Infertility, Pain Management, Degenerative/Auto Immune Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, Allergies, and ..., backed by 5000+ hours of clinical practice and Dr. of TCM educational background...

Katie is a pain specialist, having trained in pain management at Tufts University School of Medicine and receiving a Masters of Science in addition to earning her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) from the New England School of Acupuncture. Katie's passion is using acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat all facets of a patient's pain condition so that patients can improve their overall quality of life. In addition to working at KenkoDo, Katie currently holds a part-time position as a research acupuncturist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she works with a team of researchers investigating acupuncture's effect on pain modulation via functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Katie also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine, and recently designed her own research study investigating the effects of acupuncture on pre- and postoperative pain, which she is currently conducting at Tufts Medical Center in coordination with the Anesthesia and Orthopedic departments.

I specialize in migraine, autoimmune conditions, & other chronic diseases & use the complement channels & Chinese medicine dietary therapy to reverse disease progression. If you’ve tried acupuncture before & not gotten the results you were hoping for, take a look at my blog to learn more about how the complement channels are different & may be able to help you heal.

Many Disciplines. One Patient.

In the spirit of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a primary goal of Essential Health Acupuncture is to provide our patients with a broader understanding of health and more lasting sense of well-being. Instead of a disease-centered focus, Traditional Chinese Medicine applies a patient-centered approach that addresses the whole person rather than simply his/her symptoms.

Essential Health Acupuncture combines the disciplines of modern science with the wisdom of ancient healing and takes advantage of the knowledge of several disciplines including, acupunture, tui na (Chinese body work), cupping therapy, diet/nutrition education, physical, mental and emotional health, and Chinese herbology. Other medical modalities that are being utilized are also taken into account to provide the utmost care for the individual. This allows patient and provider to work together to develop an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic plan that will best address the whole patient.

As a primary care medical practice, we offer treatment of both acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing prevention, education and optimal health. We provide innovative, quality family health care by uniquely combining both conventional and alternative medicine. This “best of both worlds” approach provides patients with options in the management of their concerns while addressing the underlying cause of their illness. Using nutrition, manipulation, acupuncture and integrative medicine we treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms. We are committed to helping you get well, stay well and live well. I invite you to call our office with questions and/or to schedule an appointment.