Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is a full service acupuncture clinic serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding communities. We offer acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, nutritional and lifestyle advising, electroacupuncture, cupping, tui na (massage), gwa sha, noninsertive acupressure, auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture). We treat both adults and children (with parental/guardian approval). Acupuncture is effective for treating chronic pain, stress, insomnia, menopausal symptoms, menstrual irregularities, fertility issues, GI issues, weight management, and more...Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is a dream fulfilled for licensed acupuncturists, Marcie Griffith and Bethany Hauch. This practice fulfills their vision for providing excellent alternative health care that can truly maximize their patients' health and well-being. The clinic is going to be opening for business on November 1st, 2010 and welcomes patients Monday through Thursday 1-8pm.
Appointments can be made through the website (www.steppingstoneacu.com) and include a 90 minute initial consultation and acupuncture treatment, 60 minute follow up acupuncture treatment, 60 minute initial herbal consultation, 30 minute follow up herbal appointment, and other options for children's treatments.
Served areas
- Wellesley MA, Newton MA, Boston MA, Natick MA
Highlights and features
- Wellesley's newest full service acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine clinic
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Acupuncturists (by MA board of medicine), NCCAOM certification in Acupuncture & Oriental
- Medicine, NCCAOM Diplomate status
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Acupuncture
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, solid needles into specific points on the body to help the body rebalance itself and overcome disease. Acupuncture originated in China over 2500 years ago, and is today practiced around the world. Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for treating a variety of medical conditions, including pain, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological problems, allergies and asthma, insomnia, stress, depression and anxiety, menopausal symptoms, infertility, fatigue, sports injuries, colds and flus, and more. Massage Therapy
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Massage refers to manipulating superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various hands-on techniques, to enhance physical function, aid in healing process, release tension, and promote well-being. Our skilled massage therapists combine a wide variety of massage techniques together in any given treatment, thereby tailoring your massage to your unique body and condition.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Chinese Herbal Medicine operates on the same principles as acupuncture. It utilizes medicinal plants and minerals to rebalance the body's system and overcome disease. Chinese Herbal Medicine is given to patients in a formula containing 4-20 herbs specific for the patient's unique condition. At Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness, we offer herbs in pill form or as a ground powder from which you can make a tea. Chinese Herbal Medicine can be a strong adjunct to a course of acupuncture treatment, and may be particularly recommended in cases of digestive upset, women's health issues, sleep problems, and respiratory infections. All our herbs at Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness come from companies in the United States who abide by GMP practices.
Reviews (9)
Brad Coons
Oct 15, 2020
The most comprehensive health/wellness/physical therapy practice around. Stepping Stones is a stellar team of professionals who specialize in many aspects of health and wellness. After an accident with 6 months recovery/therapy, their multiple types of treatment allowed me to return to normal work and activity much sooner than the surgeon expected.
They are miles ahead in adapting best practices in the changing world - tele/video-health sessions and more. 100% confidence in cleanliness and sterilization in the facility.
They are miles ahead in adapting best practices in the changing world - tele/video-health sessions and more. 100% confidence in cleanliness and sterilization in the facility.
Meagan O.
Jul 06, 2019
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Mar 25, 2019
Marissa Farrell
Nov 26, 2018
Teresa B.
Jan 12, 2017
I see Marcie for acupuncture and Marissa for arvigo therapy and therapeutic massage. Marcie is one of the owners and is super knowledgeable and kind. She is patient, listens to me, and is never pushy when it comes to scheduling appointments. I can't say enough nice things about her. I found this place because of Marissa who I met during my first pregnancy at her class at Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley.
While trying to get pregnant the second time around she told me to see her at Stepping Stone for Arvigo therapy and now that I'm pregnant I see her monthly for therapeutic massages. She has such a wealth of information for hopeful and expectant mothers and is very supportive. I could go on for days! All in all, everyone I've interacted with here is so kind and has a sense of calm about them. I always look forward to my appointments!
While trying to get pregnant the second time around she told me to see her at Stepping Stone for Arvigo therapy and now that I'm pregnant I see her monthly for therapeutic massages. She has such a wealth of information for hopeful and expectant mothers and is very supportive. I could go on for days! All in all, everyone I've interacted with here is so kind and has a sense of calm about them. I always look forward to my appointments!
Marla D.
Mar 11, 2016
Kasey B.
Feb 17, 2016
This review is long over due. I've been seeing Karl for several months now and he has completely changed my life. I've suffered from terrible tension headaches for years- I've tried everything from muscle relaxers to Botox and nothing helped. After one session at Stepping Stones I noticed a huge difference. For my initial session I was really impressed with the complete medical and wellness background Karl took.
He asked questions I would have never thought were relevant to my headaches but it turns out it's all connected. Karl uses a combination of acupuncture, scraping and cupping to help relieve my muscle tension. Every time I come in he checks in with me to see how I'm doing physically and mentally and then tailors that day's treatment to my answers. My headaches have substantially diminished in frequency and pain level since I started at Stepping Stones.
He asked questions I would have never thought were relevant to my headaches but it turns out it's all connected. Karl uses a combination of acupuncture, scraping and cupping to help relieve my muscle tension. Every time I come in he checks in with me to see how I'm doing physically and mentally and then tailors that day's treatment to my answers. My headaches have substantially diminished in frequency and pain level since I started at Stepping Stones.
Pete Downing
Jan 27, 2015
I will admit. I was a skeptic! My wife has been coming to Stepping Stone for a year now and talks about the benefits of Acupuncture. I figured I would give it a try! Marci is awesome! She takes the time to explain all the steps and answers any and all questions. She is a acupuncture expert in my opinion and really loves what she does and it shows with how she treats you.
I am still early in my experience but can say I feel a difference right away in my knee and lower back. If you are a skeptic or just want to give Acupuncture a try, I highly recommend Karl and Marci! They will educate you and make you realize the true benefit of being well! I look forward to getting my body's ch'i back in order!
I am still early in my experience but can say I feel a difference right away in my knee and lower back. If you are a skeptic or just want to give Acupuncture a try, I highly recommend Karl and Marci! They will educate you and make you realize the true benefit of being well! I look forward to getting my body's ch'i back in order!
Jared Green