Illness & Wellness

We utilize traditional techniques such as acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine to resolve entrenched illness and cultivate wellness.

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Not for Profit Medicine

We are dedicated to proving Chinese medicine effective for a wide range of illness and severities. Achieving successful results for every patient isn’t just our job, it’s our mission!

Why Us?

With three decades training under the last great doctors of Beijing, we have the experience and confidence to treat injuries and complex conditions. We train everyone who works with us to offer common sense solutions and tangible, effective treatments using acupuncture and custom herbal medicine solutions for each patient, one patient at a time.

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Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture | The Alternative Clinic

Herbal Pharmacy & Retail

We are the largest herbal pharmacy in Asheville with uncompromising standards in herb quality. Working with local farms and reputable suppliers, we ensure our herbs are safe and effective. We also have natural herbal medicines available for purchase in our retail section. Come in today to see what solutions we have for you!

Education

Our clinical training program is one of a kind. Licensed practitioners are immersed in our busy clinic to see skilled practitioners create real results. Hands on training and clinical mentorship deepens understanding and improves efficacy. Join us to raise the bar of medicine in our field!

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Treatments & Services

We are outrageously professional and purposefully affordable to ensure patients can be dedicated to frequent treatments to fully resolve entrenched conditions. Come into our clinic to see the difference. It is our mission to help you be well.

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What our patients say…

“The Alternative Clinic is much more than Acupuncture. It is a multi dimensional approach of specific herbal prescriptions, bodywork, and Acupuncture.”

“My 4 experiences at the clinic were outstanding. I always felt that the practitioner took the time and really listened to what I was saying and incorporated it, along with his diagnostic tools into each treatment and herbal tea formula, which were always unique and very effective. I am breathing 70% better than I have in 2 decades and have found complete relief from an old, nagging injury.”

“I have had a fair amount of acupuncture in the past, but nothing compares to the effectiveness, professionalism, extensive knowledge, and joyful personalities at the Alternative Clinic. Thank you so much for deciding to make Asheville, NC your new home.”

Mary

“As a suffer of systemic lupus it is refreshing to have practitioners that have the experience to help and listen. In two short months we had figured out how to deal with symptoms and cycle of my disease which in turn gives me a better quality of life. If you’re looking for ways to reduce medicinal side effects and damage, I highly recommend The Alternative Clinic.”

Vivian

“It was so wonderful having someone LISTEN and have a PLAN for recovery! Such a relief to here “we can help with that” after months of tests and no real treatment plans! THANK YOU!”

June

“This is the first day in a long time that I’ve had NO back pain at all, including the sciatica. It’s been great! Thank you!”

Sue

“The folks have here have done so much for me. I highly recommend the Alternative Clinic. Their incredible knowledge, sincere dedication to my health needs, and individualized treatments have been the most effective of any doctors I have worked with. Asheville is incredibly lucky to have this team!”

Emily

“The general feeling that is apparent when working with Julie-Ann and Andrew is one of serenity. They both possess a calming aura and I have felt trusting and relaxed during my treatments.”

“During treatments for my digestive disorder, I found Julie-Ann to be relentless in her attempts to find the appropriate combination of herbs and hands on treatment, and I frequently left my sessions feeling a significant reduction in my discomfort. Western medicine has done nothing to “cure” my ailment, and The Alternative Clinic provided more relief than I’ve found previously.”

“My post-op pain was so severe at times that I felt nauseated. I had relied on Western medicine and was popping pain meds regularly. Andrew provided me with a hands on session that proved so successful that I did not take any pain meds. Although the acupuncture can be painful, I find it well worth the short term discomfort for longer term relief.”

Lori