Your Acupuncture Practitioner
Heena Choi, DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Following in her mother's footsteps, Heena is a second-generation Oriental Medicine Practitioner. She immigrated from South Korea to the U.S. with her family when she was a junior in high school. She graduated from the University of Maryland and then pursued a Master’s Program in Oriental Medicine at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, CA. After graduating in 2006, she completed an externship at the Department of Oriental Medicine at Kyung Hee University General Hospital in South Korea.
Upon returning to the United States, Heena started her own practice while also working as a clinic practitioner and supervisor at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine in VA. She treats a variety of conditions, from muscular pains to internal problems, integrating both Western and Eastern medicine to help patients heal effectively. Heena now resides in South Kingstown with her husband, two children, and an active dog.
Conditions We Treat
We offer acupuncture and herbal treatments for a variety of disorders, including but not limited to the following:
Pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Rotator Cuff Strain
Low back pain
Sciatic pain
Tennis / golfer's elbow
General muscle pain
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Constipation
Indigestion
Gastrointestinal weakness
Emotional Disorders
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Gynecological Disorders
Infertility
Menstrual complications
Post menopausal problems
Treatments We Offer
Acupuncture and E-Stim
Acupuncture is widely used to address both external and internal issues, ranging from chronic to acute conditions. The needles used are safe, ultra-thin, and flexible, and are inserted at various trigger points, reflex points, and meridian points on the body. This process helps to alleviate energy blockages, restore balance, and improve blood circulation. Additionally, needle stimulation triggers the release of the brain's natural endogenous opioids, which helps reduce pain.
Guasha
Guasha is a Traditional Oriental Medicine technique that involves using scraping strokes on the skin. This method helps to break up congested energy, reduce inflammation, and increase blood flow by rubbing the surface of trigger points.
Cupping
Unlike Guasha, cupping functions as a form of deep-tissue massage. It temporarily restricts blood flow under the capillary bed through ischemic compression, which helps to relieve muscle pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and mobilize soft tissues.
Herbal Supplement
We offer traditional Asian herbal formulas, including both patented and custom formulations. Rather than using a single substance, we integrate a blend of whole roots, bark, flowers, and seeds from various plants. This gradual and organic approach helps balance the body's systems with minimal side effects.
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield as an In-Network Provider. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield and know you have acupuncture coverage, please inform South County Acupuncture before you visit. Thank you!
southcountyacu@gmail.com
Contact
Thank you for browsing our website. For more information regarding our services, please contact us today.
35 South County Commons Way Suite D-8,
South Kingstown, RI 02879
** We are located on the second floor of the COX building.
401-218-1317