HER STORY ⟡ Dr. Krystal Kinnunen
Today, we are meeting Dr. Krystal Kinnunen of Asheville Integrative Acupuncture!
When a creek or river is stopped up by fallen trees or the work of beavers, it causes a blockage in the flow of water. Oftentimes, the water in this area will stagnate and begin to collect debris. Likewise, when our body’s waterways have some sort of blockage, stagnation occurs which creates an imbalance. These imbalances can show up in many different ways; physically, emotionally, mentally.
The most important thing to know about acupuncture, is that acupuncture is for everyone! There is no specific criteria to receive the benefits of acupuncture. Whether you have experienced an ailment for years that you are wanting holistic support for or if you have no ailments and just want to give yourself a "boost" to stay in tiptop shape - there is no wrong answer for your "why". The most important place to start is with an open-mind and a commitment to yourself (aka remembering that you deserve to be cared for!). We will support you no matter where you are on your healing journey.
Acupuncture helps reset the body’s natural energy flow by using thin needles in specific points that communicate with the body, clearing blockages naturally and bringing itself back to a free flowing healthy state of homeostasis. Anything and everything, from chronic pain, allergies and asthma to depression and grief, fertility and pregnancy issues, and even the common cold can be treated with acupuncture.
Get to know Dr. Krystal:
Dr. Krystal loves to support women and people through the many sacred passages that they make in life. From puberty and menstruation, to fertility and childbirth, menopause, and the ins-and-outs of everyday life. We go through many phases and transitions in our lifetimes and acupuncture is a key component in keeping our bodies balanced, healthy, and radiant.
Her goal is to provide high-quality, intuitive, and masterful care to each patient so that they leave the acupuncture table feeling like their best selves. By creating a safe and inclusive space, you can sink deep into rest and relaxation at each and every treatment. Dr. Krystal listens deeply and honors your preferences and intuition, knowing that the true healing comes from within you. She is not your run of the mill sort of acupuncturist. She is an alchemist at heart and resonates deeply with the Shamanic piece of Classical Chinese Medicine. She combines her spiritual sight and intuition to guide her as she holds sacred space for your own innate wisdom to rise up.
Dr. Krystal specializes in women's healthcare and believes that a well-loved and supported person creates a healthier society for everyone.
Work with Dr. Krystal:
Initial sessions lay the foundation of your treatment plan. You and Krystal will spend 1.5 to 2 hours together in order to conduct a thorough intake and a full treatment. Chinese Medicine treats the whole person using an individualized approach, so even though you may be coming in for a specific issue, you will be asked many questions regarding digestion, energy, emotional state and sleep. We have thorough intake forms that help Krystal in gaining insight about your health goals and they can be a great way to go inward and reflect on where you are versus where you would like to be.
Krystal will conduct a pulse reading and will examine your tongue. These practices give clues as to where imbalances may be in the body, by reading into the 6 different organ systems. The tongue can be read like a map, each area being associated with a different system! It is truly fascinating.
After getting to know you, Krystal will then come up with an individualized treatment plan. Acupuncture sessions are not just about acupuncture - Krystal may include Chinese Herbs, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, Chinese dietary therapy, essential oils, stone medicine, sound healing, or other modalities that may work best for your individual needs.
Visit https://www.krystalkinnunen.com/ for more details and follow on IG @avl_integrative_acupuncture. TBB Asheville gals receive 20% of first time acupuncture sessions with TBBFIRST20 and 20% off of packages with TBBPACKAGE.
