Acupuncture in Winston-Salem
You've probably been told to live with it. The back pain that flares every few weeks. The cycles that never arrive when they should. The exhaustion that sleep doesn't touch.
Acupuncture starts somewhere else — with the question of why. Instead of quieting a symptom and hoping it stays quiet, we look for the pattern underneath it, then treat that.
Acupuncture is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, practiced for more than two thousand years and studied extensively in modern clinical research. Hair-thin, sterile, single-use needles are placed at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and prompt the body's own regulatory systems to work more efficiently.
Most people are surprised by how little they feel. There's often a dull heaviness or a warm spreading sensation at the point — that's a good sign, not a problem. Many patients fall asleep on the table.
What acupuncture actually is
Pain and musculoskeletal conditions
Low back pain, neck and shoulder tension, sciatica, arthritis, headaches and migraines, TMJ, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery.
Women's health
Irregular or painful cycles, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, hot flashes.
Fertility
Acupuncture supports the body's natural reproductive processes — helping regulate hormones, improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, support healthy ovulation, and improve sperm quality. It's used on its own or alongside IUI and IVF, with treatment timed to your cycle. Common reasons patients come in: irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and age-related fertility concerns.
Stress, sleep, and mood
Anxiety, insomnia, burnout, difficulty winding down, feeling wired-and-tired.
Digestive health
IBS, bloating, reflux, irregularity, appetite changes.
Supportive care
Alongside Western medical treatment for chronic illness, chemotherapy side effects, and long-term recovery.
What we treat
Plan for 90 minutes. We take our time at the start because the intake shapes everything after it.
We'll go through your chief complaint in detail, and then a lot of questions that may feel unrelated — sleep, digestion, temperature, energy through the day, emotional patterns. In Chinese Medicine these aren't tangents. They're how we find the pattern.
We'll look at your tongue and take your pulse at both wrists. Both are diagnostic. Please don't brush or scrape your tongue that morning — the coating tells us something.
Then you'll get on the table for treatment. Needles typically stay in 20 to 30 minutes while you rest.
What to wear: Comfortable, loose clothing that lets us reach your arms, legs, and torso. Bringing your own shorts makes things easier.
Your first visit
It depends on how long you've had the issue and what's driving it. As a general pattern: acute problems often respond in a handful of sessions, while chronic conditions built up over years typically need a course of treatment before the results hold on their own.
Most patients start weekly. As things stabilize, visits spread out. We'll talk through a realistic plan at your first visit rather than asking you to commit blind, and we'll reassess as we go.
How many treatments will I need
166 Miller’s Creek Drive, Ste B
Winston Salem, NC 27127
Leah Gallimore, DACM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)
Licensed Acupuncturist · Licensed in North Carolina since 2021
Licensed acupuncturists in North Carolina complete a doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from an accredited program — 4,050 hours of classroom and supervised clinical training, roughly four years of full-time study on top of an undergraduate degree. Licensure also requires passing four national board exams through the NCCAOM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Not usually. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair — nothing like the hollow needles used for injections or blood draws. You may feel a brief sensation on insertion, and often a dull ache or warmth at the point during treatment. That sensation is a normal, positive response.
Yes, when performed by a licensed practitioner. All needles are sterile, single-use, and disposed of after treatment. Serious adverse events are rare. Mild, temporary bruising at a needle site is the most common side effect.
Is it safe?
Most insurance plans do not cover acupuncture. We currently accept United Healthcare, though coverage varies by individual policy — we'll verify yours before your first visit. We do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Medicare supplemental plans.
Do you take insurance?
Rates vary by treatment and by the plan we build for you. Call (336) 891-9167 or email and we'll walk you through them — no obligation.
What does it cost?
Can I come in if I'm already seeing a doctor or physical therapist?
Absolutely, and it's common. Acupuncture works well alongside conventional care. Bring any relevant imaging, labs, or diagnoses to your first visit.
How soon will I notice something?
Some people feel a shift the same day — usually in sleep, stress, or pain levels. For others it's cumulative and shows up around the third or fourth visit. If we're not seeing movement after a reasonable course, we'll talk about it honestly and adjust or refer.
Call (336) 891-9167 with questions first — we're happy to talk through whether acupuncture is the right fit before you book.
Ready to start?
Anew Body & Wellness
166 Millers Creek Drive, Ste B
Winston-Salem, NC 27127