What Is Acupuncture?

What is it, is it right for you, will it hurt? Find out more.

Earthworks Acupuncture Mobile Clinic

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Services

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An advocate for transforming alternative healthcare

 

Earthworks Acupuncture advocates for transforming alternative healthcare to become affordable and accessible. We are a co-collaborative healing space that supports mutual aid and wellness. We not only anticipate providing Chinese acupuncture and herbal formulas to our communities near and far, but we also co-create multimedia edutainment and health literacy content, while networking with dynamic healing artists &  professionals. 

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About Me

My name is Joy Rosa, and I am happy to be a member of our Greensboro community. I am equally as passionate and committed to radically transforming healthcare services, by making traditional medicines, such as acupuncture & preventative care, accessible to our communities at large.

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What Acupuncture Treats

  • Allergies

    Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal formulas, and minor nutritional adjustments work in tandem to help you combat your seasonal and/or food allergies.

  • Dependency Issues

    5NP or NADA protocol was developed by The Young Lords and The Black Panthers which consists of 5 small ear needles or seeds to alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

  • Dermatology

    While topical treatments may alleviate symptoms, TCM treats the root cause of skin disorders. Some treatments may combine topical as well as internal herbal formulas.

  • Digestive Health

    IBS, acid reflux, bloating, cramps, and constipation stem from the digestive system. Treating the Spleen and Stomach channels with TCM nutritional therapy and acupuncture can help.

  • Diseases

    Traditional Chinese Medicine can help support and treat those suffering from heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent).

  • General Wellness

    Self Care is essential and we’re here to support the growing movement towards prioritizing caring for oneself in order to take care of our communities together.

  • Mental Health

    TCM understands that we treat the whole person, not just the dis-ease. The Mind/Body/Spirit are all interconnected. We work with you to integrate herbal formulas when applicable.

  • Neurology

    From Multiple Sclerosis to Parkinson’s Disease, clinical studies using acupuncture and herbal formulas have shown positive outcomes for treating the symptoms and progression.

  • Oncology

    Studies of patient-reported outcomes have found that acupuncture helps treat medical, as well as post-operative symptoms, as well as immune system support.

  • Pain

    From car accidents to headaches to osteoarthritis, acupuncture can help decrease pain and inflammation, and balance the body’s natural histamine response.

  • Respiratory Health

    Acupuncture and herbal formulas have been clinically studied and found to support people suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, persistent cough, and more.

  • Sleep Disturbances

    Recurring disturbing dreams? Trouble falling or staying asleep? Acupuncture and herbal formulas may help ease the mind, and body for a more restful nocturnal routine.

  • Sports

    Looking to enhance your peak performance or recover from an acute injury or chronic pain? Add acupuncture, cupping, and Shiatsu massage to your conditioning and exercise.

  • Women's Health

    Acupuncture and herbal formulas have assisted in several women’s health issues, which may include menstrual periods, menopause, fertility, lactation, and more.

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Featured Offerings

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Acupuncture
Acupuncture

We use very thin, sterile acupuncture needles, and also non-needle techniques to stimulate certain points along the channels of the body.

Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy

Cupping is the creation of a partial vacuum over the skin, by lighting a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol and inserting it into the glass cup.

Herbal Consultations
Herbal Consultations

During this consultation, we will go over your health history thoroughly.  You will then receive a treatment plan, herbal prescription, and possibly other nutritional/lifestyle recommendations.

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EA on YouTube

I created this YouTube channel to familiarize all generations about Traditional Chinese Medicine, and its healing potential within your life. I offer a variety of videos on acupuncture, eastern & western herbs,  Kemetic yoga, and much more.

What People Are Saying

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“I left walking away feeling responsible for my health and also held in the good hands”

As an acupuncturist, Joy created a warm and welcoming space for healing. In my experiences in treatment with Joy, I have always felt at ease, trusting, and in a safe space. This is of strong importance for me as an individual who has been through trauma. Joy exudes confidence, compassion, and whole-hearted care in serving my highest self and meeting me where I am at in each treatment physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

— Margeaux

“That was new for me: talking with a doctor who seemed genuinely interested in my problems”

I had never had acupuncture or any real experience with Eastern medicine. Enter Joy! [She] did an intake where she asked a lot of questions about me, and as we did that she got excited about my treatment as she discovered more ways she could help me and crafted a plan for how best to move forward. That was new for me: talking with a doctor who not only seemed genuinely interested in my problems but was excited to craft a treatment plan with me!

— Anna

“Acupuncture has done wonders for my long term back issues.”

Acupuncture has done wonders for my long term back issues. It had been very difficult for me to bend down to pick up anything from the floor because of a great degree of stiffness and pain. Through regular acupuncture treatment including cupping, I can now easily reach for things on the floor since the stiffness has been greatly reduced. Joy Rosa spent the time to understand the health issues I had and, based on the results achieved, correctly diagnosed, and treated the source of my problems.

— Paul

"Joy helped me release trauma held in the body"

Joy helped me release trauma held in the body that was affecting my emotional and physical health. She knew exactly what points to needle based on the information I shared. I was amazed that in just one session with so few points, such a profound release occurred! Her commitment to queer communities of color helped me feel safe and supported under her care, as a queer mixed person.

— Ricky

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Our health matters

We are presently witnessing one of the largest shifts in consciousness in our lifetime.  Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, marginalized, neglected, and low-resourced communities of color (specifically in the United States),  showed poorer health outcomes on almost every disease index.  Access to health insurance,  basic needs, and lack of education on preventative healthcare and nutrition has often played a large role in these health disparities.  We can work together to change this narrative. Our health matters.  I believe and encourage you to live a life of thriving --  when our social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs are honored and met. 

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