Gentle, Effective Acupuncture - Boone, NC

Jennifer F. West, L.Ac, MSTOM

At West Acupuncture & Wellness, I offer gentle and effective acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food/diet therapy. In addition, I talk about stress levels & how to improve the quality of life with things like meditation, stretching and gentle exercise. Our acupuncture style is very good for kids/children, elderly and needle sensitive people. I would like for you to use this website as a healing resource for information (SHOP below) on the best quality & most effective herbs, supplements, teas, essential oils & other must haves’ on your healing journey. I am centrally located in Boone, NC (Watauga County) with easy access from neighboring areas like West Jefferson, Ash, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.

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How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness

Published May 19, 2025

You might not think of combining acupuncture with other holistic wellness practices, but it is a great option to pair with a variety of adjunctive therapies. Let’s look at three different options to see how they might compliment each other and benefit a patient’s overall health and wellness journey.

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Finding Balance: How Acupuncture Eases the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like the world has tilted on its axis. The whirlwind of medical appointments, chemotherapy sessions, and the relentless tide of side effects can leave patients drained. Nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy can cloud the difficult days of treatment, making each step forward feel heavier than the last. Many oncologists are becoming

The Benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

When people face a variety of health challenges or simply changes in how they feel and their relationship to food, they may change their philosophy and look to food as medicine. And for those diligent enough to do the research, they may discover the anti-inflammatory diet—a nutritional approach that some say has transformed their life.