Introduction:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a highly skilled practitioner specializing in acupuncture and holistic healthcare. With a strong background in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Ballinger brings a unique and comprehensive approach to patient care. Her expertise is enhanced by her extensive experience as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over 25 years. Driven by a deep commitment to healing and patient well-being, she is dedicated to providing personalized and integrative treatments that address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health.

About:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a trusted practitioner at Phoenix Rising Acupuncture, where she combines her NCCAOM certification in acupuncture with her extensive background in critical care nursing. Her holistic approach recognizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, and she believes in the importance of addressing the root causes of health imbalances. With her strong foundation in Western medicine, Dr. Ballinger is adept at integrating her knowledge of conventional treatments with the ancient healing art of acupuncture.

Having spent over two decades in the ICU, Dr. Ballinger has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of health and the impacts of acute and chronic illnesses. Her experience in critical care has shaped her compassionate and patient-centered approach, enabling her to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions. She takes the time to listen attentively to her patients, ensuring a thorough understanding of their unique health challenges.

Dr. Ballinger's passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture stems from witnessing the transformative power of these modalities in her own patients. She believes in empowering individuals to take an active role in their well-being and strives to educate and support them on their healing journey. Her treatments encompass acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle modifications, and nutritional guidance, tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Jessica is licensed to practice acupuncture by the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a diplomate of Oriental medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Jessica is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College where she received her master's degree. She is experienced in treating patients at private clinics, in hospitals and detoxification facilities. In addition, Jessica completed an internship at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. Prior to joining Carriage House Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Jessica maintained a private practice in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

When not at the office, Jessica enjoys family time! (Jessica and her husband, Dr. Eoin, have two sons named Graham and Caleb, and a cat named Cornelius.)

Our acupuncturists at Flourish Integrative Health take time to listen to your story and understand the root of your issues. Depending on what supports you best, we craft a personalized treatment plan that includes acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, mindfulness tools. We may also refer you to our functional medicine and massage practitioners to address your specific needs. Our integrative health practice in Sonoma County specializes in fertility treatments, women’s health, pregnancy, family medicine, and emotional balancing using a variety of healing techniques such as acupuncture, Medical Qigong, and Mayan abdominal massage. We look forward to helping you heal and flourish!

At Acupuncture Center of Southern NH, LLC in Nashua New Hampshire, acupuncturist Vicki (Jessop) Irwin, RN, Lic. Ac. offers an integrative form of medicine for a wide range of issues such as chronic pain, allergies, digestive and reproductive. Experienced as both a Registered Nurse and acupuncturist, Vicki understands and works with both forms of medicine, and acupuncture treatments are conducted in comfortable, private rooms.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been used safely and effectively to treat a wide range of symptoms, and is now recognized by both the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health as an effective treatment, either in place of or in conjunction with conventional medicine.

Acupuncture is widely used to treat pain. This may include muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, tendonitis, sports injuries, sciatic pain, and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.

Headaches and migraines often respond well to acupuncture.

It has also been proven effective in treating chronic health conditions like asthma, allergies, sinusitis, and digestive disorders, and some forms of numbness or weakness.

We are a small family run clinic located near the Texas Medical Center. In practice for 31 years, we provide treatments for the full range of conditions which respond to acupuncture. We routinely recieve referrals from internists, neurologists, endocrinologists, reproductive endocrinologists, cardiologists ,psychiatrists, psychologists, physical therapists and chiropractors. We also provide rehabilitation services for orthodedic and neurological problems and have a personal trainer on site skilled in corrective exercise.