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Your Wellness Journey Starts Here in Providence
Emerging Energy Acupuncture- Dr. Mary Claire Dilks and Wellness, located in Providence's Jewelry District, has been providing holistic health solutions since 2016. Our clinic combines ancient Chinese medicine with modern wellness practices to address a wide range of physical, emotional, and dermatological conditions. With over 40 collective years of clinical experience, our team of licensed practitioners specializes in acupuncture, customized herbal medicine, facial rejuvenation therapies, and infrared sauna treatments. We create a serene healing environment where patients receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique health goals.Our comprehensive approach integrates pain management, stress reduction, and preventive care to promote lasting wellness for residents of Rhode Island, southern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. The clinic also offers community acupuncture sessions, wellness workshops, and artisan skincare products developed in-house by our founder. Through individualized consultations and evidence-based treatments, we empower patients to achieve optimal health while preserving the traditional integrity of Chinese medicine.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Infrared Sauna
Holistic Skincare
Massage Therapy
Sound Healing
Facial Gua Sha
Microneedling
Wellness Workshops
Community Acupuncture
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Chinese medicine treatments with 3000-year-old techniques
- Our team includes nationally board-certified acupuncturists with specialized training
- We combine traditional therapies with modern infrared sauna technology for enhanced healing
- Our practitioners create customized herbal formulations for each patient's needs
- We provide comprehensive skincare solutions combining facial acupuncture and natural products
What people say
Impeccably clean
Caring practitioners
Best massage
Feeling amazing
Serene environment
Services
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese healing technique using sterile needles to stimulate energy flow and treat chronic pain, stress, and systemic imbalances. Our practitioners use meridian theory to address individual health concerns through personalized point selection, promoting natural healing and wellness for conditions like migraines, arthritis, and anxiety.
Herbal Medicine
Custom-formulated botanical treatments addressing digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. Our board-certified herbalists create personalized prescriptions using high-quality tinctures, granules, and raw herbs that complement acupuncture treatments and support long-term health optimization through natural, science-backed formulations.
Infrared Sauna
Detoxification and muscle relaxation through full-spectrum infrared heat exposure. This 20-minute wellness session uses penetrating heat to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote cellular repair while lowering blood pressure and enhancing skin health through increased collagen production in a private, climate-controlled environment.
Facial Rejuvenation
Non-invasive skincare treatments combining acupuncture and Eastern techniques to reduce fine lines and improve skin texture. Our holistic approach includes facial cupping, gua sha, and microneedling treatments that stimulate collagen production while addressing acne, rosacea, and hormonal skin changes through natural, plant-based skincare product application.
Community Acupuncture
Affordable wellness sessions in a communal setting using standardized protocols to promote relaxation and stress reduction. Patients receive treatment in zero-gravity chairs with optional comfort enhancements while benefiting from shared healing energy, making regular acupuncture sessions more accessible for preventive healthcare maintenance.
People
Mary Claire Dilks
Founder, Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Dr. Dilks is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist with a Doctor of Acupuncture degree who has practiced for over 15 years. She developed the clinic's holistic skincare line and focuses on women's health, pain management, and integrative wellness. Her expertise combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical applications.
Daniel Tague
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Dr. Tague specializes in chronic pain management and mental health treatment through acupuncture. He holds national certification and has particular expertise in treating anxiety and digestive disorders using Chinese medicine techniques combined with lifestyle modifications tailored to each patient's needs.
Charlotte King
Doctor of Acupuncture
Dr. King focuses on holistic wellness and preventive care through acupuncture treatments. She creates personalized treatment plans for patients seeking stress reduction, hormonal balance, and improved sleep quality. Her approach emphasizes regular sessions for sustained health benefits and emotional well-being.
Alison Zagorsky
Holistic Esthetician
Alison provides facial treatments combining Eastern techniques with natural skincare products. She specializes in facial gua sha, LED light therapy, and lymphatic drainage to improve skin health. Her work complements acupuncture treatments by addressing external manifestations of internal imbalances.
Kate Waters
Massage Therapist
Kate offers therapeutic massage treatments that integrate with the clinic's holistic approach to wellness. She specializes in sports recovery massage and myofascial release techniques to alleviate muscle tension and improve circulation. Her work helps patients prepare for or recover from other treatment modalities.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat chronic pain, migraines, anxiety, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, and stress-related ailments through personalized acupuncture treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Are herbal medicine consultations included with treatments?
Yes, our practitioners provide customized herbal formulations during regular appointments, creating personalized prescriptions based on individual health assessments and treatment goals using high-quality botanical ingredients.
Can I add infrared sauna to my wellness session?
Our infrared sauna sessions can be added before or after treatments to enhance muscle relaxation, improve circulation, and support detoxification through full-spectrum heat therapy in a private treatment room.
Do you offer group acupuncture sessions?
Yes, our community acupuncture room provides affordable wellness-focused treatments using standardized protocols for relaxation, stress reduction, and preventive care in a shared healing environment with comfort enhancements.
How to schedule appointments outside regular hours?
We offer appointments seven days a week by request. Contact us directly through our website or call (401) 228-8160 to arrange a consultation time that suits your schedule and specific needs.
Reviews (7)
Josh Dixon
Jun 25, 2022
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Charlotte is soooooooo good. Right way, Charlotte's calm demeanor and comforting voice puts you at ease. I'm pretty sure that being relaxed and at ease is critical to any positive experience. The experience included so much more than I expected (acupuncture, cupping, and some fasciae brush thing that I don't want to even attempt to spell or pronounce). Anyways, I've gone twice now, so that's something.
Nicole Cherry
Jun 01, 2022
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Mary Claire and her staff are THE ABSOLUTE BEST! She is a gifted acupuncturist and care provider, and I'm incredibly grateful to be one of her patients! I ALWAYS feel significantly better physically, mentally and spiritually whenever I leave. And can't wait to go back! It's amazing how Mary Claire is able to effectively treat such a variety of issues and concerns. Infinitely grateful for Mary Claire and this practice!
Martha Russo
Jun 01, 2022
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So happy I found Charlotte at Emerging Energy Acupuncture! She is incredibly knowledgeable, warm and kind. After my initial intake and treatment I felt a huge difference in my well-being. Charlotte made sense of the issues that brought me to her, and I left feeling so much better mentally and physically. Looking forward to another session!
Smitha Gollamudi
May 29, 2022
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Sarah k-She is masterful at addressing problems reported and unreported. A real healer. Kate- is the best massage therapist I have met in 26 yrs of getting regular massage all over the states. Highly recommend both!
Yesenia Tavera
Feb 09, 2022
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Dr King is an Amazing Acupuncturist! She takes time to listen to my concerns. After each treatment I feel so much better! I highly recommend her!
Jacqueline Tirrell
Feb 07, 2022
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My first visit with Sarah Karmarski was absolutely wonderful. I went for arthritic pain and I'm already booked for my next appt. The peace & calm feeling was worth the visit in itself. She also recommended supplements & diet to help with inflammation. I highly recommend her for acupuncture.
Melanie Moore
Feb 05, 2022
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Love this place! I have been an acupuncture patient for a few years with Mary Claire Dilks. Over this past year, I had covid, a bad car accident, and entered peri menopause. With so many changes I needed to step up my game and increase my treatments (was going every couple of months, or as needed before this year). As I started going to more treatments, I started to notice how it was affecting me in a good way, and I became even more excited about showing up for my body.
For me it felt like a physical, mental and spiritual treatment. The staff is friendly and there is also a great shop in case you need to add some more healing at home in the form of skincare oils, cbd, vitamins, pain relievers, etc. I am so grateful for the single sauna treatment room! Looking forward to trying out other treatments, especially gua sha!
For me it felt like a physical, mental and spiritual treatment. The staff is friendly and there is also a great shop in case you need to add some more healing at home in the form of skincare oils, cbd, vitamins, pain relievers, etc. I am so grateful for the single sauna treatment room! Looking forward to trying out other treatments, especially gua sha!
