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. We do not believe in wasting anyone’s time or money – we aim to get you better quickly with no doubt that our treatments were the instrument of change.

Meet Our Practitioners

Not for Profit Medicine

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

Acupuncture, custom herbal formula, bodywork and health consultation– we work with each client individually and one at a time at the most affordable prices in Asheville to tangibly improve health and alleviate symptoms. We do not maximize profit by treating multiple people at the same time, we focus on each patient to profoundly influence health. Come and see our clinic’s difference!

Why Us?

Our practitioners are international experts with unparalleled level of training and clinical experience. This makes the comprehensive treatments at our clinic the best choice for acupuncture, herbs or bodywork in Asheville!

Find out more about our practice.

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Herbal Pharmacy

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.

Education

As an education focused 501c3 not for profit, we aim to offer solutions and results for the public, and share with our colleagues the skill and clarity of the old doctors we learned from. We aim to raise the bar of medicine in our field and prove Chinese medicine is a valuable alternative to damaging medications and costly surgeries.

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, 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, offering the best practitioners in town at incredible subsidized prices to make care accessible for everyone.

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

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