Ginger Lily Acupuncture & Reiki was established with the belief that the health needs of my patients are of the utmost importance to me. As your acupuncturist and Reiki therapist, I am committed to meeting those needs through quality health care in which you, the patient, is also encouraged to play an active role in your healing process.

Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) is the founder & owner of Indigo Healing Acupuncture, LLC.

She completed her Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Hawaii. She is a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Michelle uses combinations of acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, and Chinese herbs to improve the health and well-being of her patients. To date, she has inserted over 5,000 acupuncture needles and performed hundreds of treatments.

Michelle specializes in women's health, fertility, and pediatrics. She has also provided effective treatments for: Acid Reflux, Acne, Addictions, Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cold/Flu, Constipation, Coughs, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Depression, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS, Headaches, Heartburn, High Blood Pressure, Infections, Indigestion, Insomnia, Migraines, Memory Problems, Neck Pain, Nightmares, Shoulder Pain, Skin Problems, Sports Injuries, Stress, Tennis Elbow, TMJ, and many more conditions.

Our mission is to provide individualized treatments to help improve the whole body by recognizing and treating the root cause of our patients’ conditions. Through in-depth consultation, we are able to determine the best treatment for our patients in order to help them rebalance and restore their health, as well as promote well-being through acupuncture and herbal medicine. We are also dedicated to educating our patients on lifestyle modification regarding stress, diet, exercise, sleep and flexibility/stretching.

My journey as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner started in 1994 when I met a monk in Taiwan who taught me about meditation, cleansing, food healing, calligraphy and Chinese health practices. For 10 years, I travelled around the world studying natural healing and classical Asian martial arts from various masters, healers and schools.

I graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in British Columbia with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, modelled after the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine curriculum.

I’ve been in clinic practice for over 10 years in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. I am a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Ontario under the following number: 2807.

I used to teach weekly Qigong and Chen Style Tai Chi classes at Aylmer Qigong and Tai Chi and I hold regular at workshops, lectures, webinars and events on health and well-being.

I also lecture and write on child developmental psychology and behaviour using traditional Chinese medicine. I am the author of the book Democratic Parenting and the creator of The ADHD Transformation Program.

I have advanced training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Dietary Recommendations, Qigong/Tai Chi, and Traditional Chinese Medical Psychology.

I am a licensed acupuncturist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I primarily work with people who have athletic injuries, chronic pain, and environmental illness.