Chinese Medicine With Tangible Results

The Alternative Clinic offers exceptional quality care at accessible prices to foster wellness in our community and prove Chinese medicine an effective treatment for illness & injury.

Meet Our Practitioners

Not for Profit Medicine

Not for profit medicine: there is a difference!

Acupuncture, custom herbal formula, bodywork and health consultation– we work with each client individually and one at a time because our mission is not to make a profit, our mission is to practice and teach authentic Chinese medicine! Only by proving alternative medicine efficacy across a range of severities and conditions will we preserve Chinese medicine for future generations.

Why Us?

With three decades of mentorship training and clinical experience in China, our team’s skill and expertise is not found elsewhere. We excel in treating difficult to treat conditions, and aim to offer a true alternative to western medicine through tangible results for recalcitrant and entrenched conditions. As a teaching clinic, we have trained our colleagues and wellness team to support wellness through tip free destress, massage and bodywork treatments.

Find out more about our practice.

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture | The Alternative Clinic

Herbal Pharmacy & Retail

We write custom formulae for every patient, never relying on pill, powder or tincture medicines to treat complex diseases. Sourcing only organic & lab tested herbs, we are the largest raw herb pharmacy in Asheville with uncompromising standards in herb quality. Come in to see an authentic Chinese apothecary!

Our retail section offers many commonly used Chinese patent medicines, topical creams and formulas for walk-in purchase.

Education

As an education focused 501c3 not for profit, our mission is to practice the medicine we learned from the scholars in China and share that wisdom with our colleagues to raise the bar of medicine in our field.

In our new south slope facility, we now also offer wellness classes such as tai chi, qigong and meditation! View our class schedule at AsiaHouse828.com

View more about practitioner education and internship at the Alternative Clinic.

Treatments & Services

During each 40 minute appointment with our Chinese medicine practitioners, we will discuss your health concerns and symptoms, identify causal factors and develop solutions. We are dedicated to one patient at a time for the duration of each appointment. Our wellness practitioners also support your health with tip-free treatments to relax and reset.

Have questions about our practice? Find new patient paperwork and frequently asked questions as well as information on treatments:

View our full list of treatments and services.

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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