Thompson Family Acupuncture Clinic 

I love combining the artistry of acupuncture, cupping, guasha, Chinese herbal medicine, and food therapy to help each patient achieve their health goals. I specialize in women's health, pain management, PTSD, feelings of depression/anxiety, and acid reflux

I love to show patients how Chinese medicine is fantastic at relieving body pain, aiding recovery and enhancing vitality - all of which allow folks to do what brings them joy. Acupuncture, cupping, moxa & custom herbal formulas are all part of my tool-kit.

I seek to empower individuals and communities. True health arises when healthy patterns are woven into our everyday lives. As a movement and mindfulness educator, I have a penchant for functional anatomy. As an EAMP, I have a passion for herbal medicine.

In my practice I use Chinese medicine modalities to support the inherent healing power of the body. These include acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian bodywork, cupping, guasha, herbal formulas and medical Qigong exercise. With this powerful medicine we can address acute or chronic health concerns as well as maintain wellness. Our bodies are highly intelligent. You and I will work together to investigate its signals and bring awareness to areas of need, so that you can heal with minimally invasive intervention. Hablo español como idioma secundario y sería un placer hablar con usted sobre su condición~ En mi practica, utilizo medicina tradicional de China para apoyar el poder de sanción que tiene su cuerpo. Las terapias que utilizo son acupuntura, moxibustión, masaje, “cupping”, guasha, yerbas y ejercicios de Qigong. Con esa medicina poderosa podemos tratar condiciones graves o crónicos, también para mantener la salud.

Emily first found her passion for Chinese medicine through farming. While growing Chinese herbs on her farm in Napa CA, Emily was learning about the very same natural cycles that Renee was discovering through her Chinese medicine education. After a number of years absorbing Chinese medical theory through her partner Renee, Emily decided to pursue her formal education and become a TCM practitioner. Emily is now working with a team of pioneers who are fostering the development of domestic Chinese medicinal herb cultivation here in the United States. It is exciting to have a practitioner on board working on this much needed project to improve conservation efforts, sustainability, and herbal product quality.

The first time I encountered Chinese medicine was as a patient in a lot of pain. My job was making me sick. I was in my mid-twenties, working for a high profile billionaire in midtown Manhattan where making errors was not an option. I didn’t know I was falling in love with Chinese medicine during that first visit, but I did know that something absolutely profound occurred, and I wanted to understand why. By the end of my treatment, my shoulder pain was gone and has never returned. By the morning, the debilitating stomach pain was gone and also never returned. I quit my job that week and vowed to never work in an office again. What I really wanted was to dedicate myself to a profession that not only challenged me intellectually but also gave me a skill to participate meaningfully in the community where I live. Chinese medicine is the perfect marriage of these two ideals. Chinese medicine is an ancient medicine, but also incredibly practical and applicable to our 21st-century living.