Changes due to Covid-19

In person appointments are cancelled through May 01 to comply with the stay-home, stay-safe order. During this time, our pharmacy will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-4pm to prepare herbal refills for pickup or shipment. To request a formula refill, please send an e-mail to your practitioner.

Meet Our Practitioners

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Asheville, NC

Located in Downtown Asheville, The Alternative Clinic offers natural solutions for acute and recalcitrant diseases.

Acupuncture, herbal formula, bodywork and health consultation– we work with each client individually to tangibly improve health and alleviate symptoms.

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Why Us?

Our team’s unparalleled level of training and experience is reflected in our tangible approach to Chinese medicine. This makes the comprehensive treatments at our clinic the best choice for acupuncture in Asheville!

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Patient Resources

Have questions about our practice? Find new patient paperwork and frequently asked questions as well as information on Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments here

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Education

Our not-for-profit mission is to demonstrate the efficacy of Chinese medicine for a wide range of illness & conditions. By educating the public that there is an alternative to the predominant paradigm of pharmaceuticals and surgery, while teaching licensed practitioners how to achieve obvious clinical results, we aim to raise the level of skill in our profession and showcase Chinese medicine as an effective, affordable medical option.

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Treatments & Services

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.

We can discuss your health concerns with you, devise a treatment plan and help you understand the cause of your symptoms and solutions for health and longevity.

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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