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ELEMENTAL CHANGES ELEMENTAL CHANGES Oriental Medical Arts is a holistic healing practice in Asheville, North Carolina that offers the ancient arts and traditions of Chinese Medicine. Wendy Brown, a second-generation licensed acupuncturist in her 32nd year of clinical practice, is devoted to helping others through the time-tested ways of Eastern medicine. This website is inspirited by her as a resource for patients to better understand the healing path that they embark upon under the care of her treatments. My mission is to provide you, my patient, with quality Chinese medical care and individualized attention.
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The body is traversed by a network of energy conduits referred to as meridians, vessels, or channels. Acupuncture needling connects with QI through specific sites along the channel where QI can be measured to pool. By stimulating and directing the flow of QI, the body's innate healing force is directed to internal organs, external sense organs, muscles, tissues, tendons, bone, and the fluids of the body. Fine gauge, pre-sterilized acupuncture needles are inserted beneath the skin which remove obstruction in the meridians and muscle layer.
Chinese medicine is based on influences of the immediate time frame in relation to a particular person and what is therapeutically best at a particular juncture. In Chinese medicine there is no one-size-fits-all diagnosis or cure; we necessarily assess in the moment. It is easy to belong to a group or way of thinking where there are fundamental rules of what to do, take, and how to eat.
These policies are straightforward and firm. As part of my practice, each patient assumes compliance. CANCELLATION POLICY Should you require to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to the appointment. If you are 20 minutes or more late, your appointment is technically considered canceled.
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Ally Karge
Jun 07, 2021
Wendy's experience and knowledge about acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and the human body are extensive. I truly enjoy each visit with her and always leave feeling better than when I walked through the door. The space is clean and welcoming. I highly recommend anyone seeking treatment to reach out to her.
Jessica Paige Nagler
Apr 15, 2021
I had my first (and best) acupuncture experience with Wendy and I was hooked ever since. The amount of de-qi sensation on each point and success after the visit are incomparable to other acupuncturist I've seen (Sadly I no longer live in Asheville). After just one session I no longer had any elbow pain, and had some other issues helped as well. Definitely worth it.
Lori Schaffert
Apr 04, 2021
Wendy is a truly gifted and experienced healer. Every acupuncture treatment with her begins with her attentive listening. That is one of her gifts. I first saw Wendy with an acute onset of extreme pain that had basically flattened me. She saw me the day I reached out to her and I left the first session feeling significant relief. Every time I've seen Wendy I feel an energetic shift.

One that I haven't felt with other modalities or even other acupuncture treatments I've received. Those shifts have activated my body's own healing process and abilities. I also have a sense of calm trust and inner peace. In addition, Wendy has recommended herbs that have addressed chronic issues that I've struggled with for years. I hope I've been able to express my confidence in her and my gratitude to her in these words.
Bobby McHugh
Apr 04, 2021
Wendy is very knowledgeable and good at what she does. The herbal remedies and dietary instructions have been as helpful as the needle treatments. Very effective treatment.
Kevin Kelley
Jun 06, 2020
Wendy has devoted her life to help and heal me and others holistically. I have been treated by Wendy for over thirty years! She has helped me with all sorts of aliments - some as serious as a very debilitating addictive behavior that would of surely killed me! She helped me save myself with Acupuncture and herbs. My family loves Wendy too! From frozen shoulder to the common cold, Wendy has always been there for me!

Her studies started at a young age with the guidance of two of her family's generations teachings followed by her travels with her traditional school to live witness and practice with the originators of over two thousand years of ancient and honored medicine. Wendy's disciplined intelligence coupled with her commitment has served me a healthy life. I am very grateful to have Wendy as my Acupuncturist. Namaste KK
Eliza Hill
May 16, 2020
Wendy channels so much knowledge and and passion into her practice! She provides intuitive, informative and effective care and gives people the tools they need to continue their wellness journey in between visits. I feel amazing every time I leave her office!
Andy Ferrell
Nov 22, 2019
This was my first experience with acupuncture and it far exceeded my expectations. Wendy has a true gift for healing beyond just treating a specific pain; she takes the time to get to know you and assesses your overall well being and offers fantastic insights to get you feeling better. Meeting with her for acupuncture has been the highlight of my week the last few weeks and I am looking forward to being a long time patient of hers. Definitely recommend to anyone curious about acupuncture. Thanks, Wendy!
Lindsay Gullum
Jun 07, 2019
Wendy's knowledge and expertise about acupuncture is remarkable! She completely changed my life with her lifestyle advice, diet expertise, knowledge and implementation of Chinese herbs & needling, & friendly, warm conversation. I cannot truly put into words what it is like learning & healing from Wendy; she is a never-ending wealth of knowledge in her craft!

She is welcoming, respectful, & competent. In just a couple months, my neck & shoulder tension went from a pain scale of 10 to a 2. Wendy truly invests her time & effort into her patients & it has been clear from day one! I recommend her to all my friends & family for a multitude of different reasons- physical, mental, or spiritual guidance.
Jacqueline Mandell
May 04, 2018
Wendy's expertise shines through. Wendy's compassionate treatment of local people in need of treatment while on a trek in the high altitudes of Tibet was admirable. Never having met Wendy before I was impressed how she took the time, under severe circumstances, to stop, take pulses and give acupuncture treatment to a number of people in need. I witnessed her treatments benefitting each one she treated. I cannot give enough high praise for Wendy's compassion, expertise and willingness to go beyond the norm.
Ron Prior
Mar 23, 2018
Throughout the years I have been to many different practitioners of the healing arts Wendy ranks as one of the very best that I have experienced. She is precise and clear in her application, allowing the healing process to happen without getting in the way. Her knowledge and experience are deep and comprehensive. She has helped relieve some of my long abiding conditions and helped me to achieve a general state of well being. If you follow her guidance you will see results.
Dylan Kehoe
Nov 12, 2017
Wendy has been incredibly helpful treating my shoulder. Not only can she help with acupuncture and Chinese herbs but she also makes helpful recommendations about diet. I always learn something new and interesting every time I meet with Wendy. I recommend her practice highly!
Deborah Monson
Jul 24, 2017
I have recently, in the last year, relocated to Ashville. I was thrilled to get high praises from Wendy's other clients. I find the office at Elemental Changes to be warm and welcoming. Wendy is knowledgeable and sensitive to my needs. Her herbal recommendations have been a tremendous blessing. I know I can trust her skills in helping me stay healthy.
Nathaniel Miller
Oct 20, 2013
Wendy of Elemental Changes Acupuncture is a consummate professional. I originally went to see her about an injured shoulder that I had been living with for about 7 months. At one point I was not able to lift my arm over my head without extreme pain. Thanks to her expertise and herbal recommendations I am now pain free and feeling good. Not just physically, but overall too. I have since replaced my normal massage therapy sessions with treatments from Wendy. Weather your new to acupuncture or not, I highly recommend you give her a call. Today!