Here at our Rockville, MD acupuncture center, we specialize in a different style of acupuncture therapy, not widely available. This method is more than 2000 years old and comes from the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world. This method has several names such as: I Ching Acupuncture, The Balance Method, or Distal Point Acupuncture. No matter what you call it, the effects often seem miraculous to patients.

We commonly use points that are distant from the site of the symptom. Pain relief frequently occurs in seconds and long lasting relief over a series of treatments is usually at least 80%.

We have successfully treated patients with a wide variety of health conditions over the last twenty years, and we can help you too!

Flow Acupuncture specializes in acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat a wide variety of health concerns including body pain, digestive irregularities, sleep disturbances, menstrual & hormonal imbalances, immune deficiencies, low energy, and mental health problems.

Flow Acupuncture is committed to helping you maximize your downtime by helping you reduce stress, pain, and other health concerns that can interfere with the things you love.

Our Team takes an evidence-based approach to acupuncture and offers a wide range of treatment options, including Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Fertility Acupuncture, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Red Light Therapy, O3 Rejuvenation Therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Guasha, and Myofascial Release Technique. Whether you're seeking pain relief, injury rehabilitation, or stress management, our clinic has a solution for you. Our clinic offers a clean, professional, and welcoming environment, where you can feel comfortable and at ease. We accept insurance, HSA, and FSA, making our services accessible and affordable for everyone.

John Howard completed his degree in acupuncture from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. John holds two professorships; one in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the other in Western Medicine from George Washington University (GWU). Professor (Prof) Howard lectured on suturing and minor trauma management.

Upon completion of his degree Prof Howard entered into a five-year fellowship with the US military under the direction of Dr. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PHD. Prof Howard is both a clinician and an Academician. As an academician, he provides national and international lectures in acupuncture and auriculotherapy. He has authored five books and 21 articles on these two fields. He is also dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and has been awarded the dissemination of seminal works of Dr. Raphael Nogier (The RAFT (Radial Artery Food Test) and of Dr. René Bourdiol (Elements of Auriculotherapy).

In 2014 Prof Howard served as the vice president of the 8th International Symposium of Auriculotherapy in the United States. In 2016 Prof Howard became a consultant for ZeroMed (a holistic medical goods company) to design auriculotherapy protocols. Currently he is the President of the United States branch of the Raphael Nogier School of Auriculotherapy.



Research

John is currently conducting studies on the use of Auriculotherapy in distance runners to enhance performance. Some of men on team USA who won the world 100k gold medal in the Nederland’s in 2011 used his protocol.

For over 10 years David has focused on pain relief, sports injuries and general wellness. He uses acupuncture combined with massage, cranial-sacral, trigger point therapy, cupping, stretching and more. Helping both athletes and active people get back to living better lives with less pain.