About
Nicole McLaughlin Acupuncture
About Your Acupuncture Care Center
In 2015, our clinic doors opened in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. We provide East Asian medical services for our local community. We specialize in natural pain management and women’s health. Our goal is to provide exceptional acupuncture care in a beautiful, healthy, and safe environment.
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The Results You’ve Been Looking For
Our East Asian Medicine (EAM) clinic specializes in natural pain management and women’s health. Acupuncture is best known for pain relief and addresses a wide variety of health concerns related to Women’s Health.
EAM is steeped in tradition and history. It’s still around today because it works! Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and tuina massage are effective modalities we offer that can support you on your path to better health. We’ll help you get the results that you’re looking for!
Formally Trained and Licensed
I’ve completed a six-year accredited acupuncture and Oriental medicine program at Maryland University of Integrative Health in Columbia, MD. As a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, I’m licensed through the District of Columbia Department of Health, Board of Medicine. I’m an expert in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. No matter what your health concerns are, I have the qualifications and the experience to help you feel better.
Nicole McLaughlin Acupuncture — Our Clinic’s Story
In 2015 this acupuncture clinic was founded to improve the lives of our community here in Washington, DC. Our goal is to help others discover the practical benefits of East Asian Medicine.
The reason I became an acupuncturist was so I could help other women find safe, natural, and effective solutions to their health concerns. This is because when I was a teenager, I had a near-death experience related to women’s health. Western medicine saved my life, but couldn’t provide the answers of why it happened. I found those answers in East Asian Medicine.
Mission, Promise & Vision
Our Mission is to support patients’ health using East Asian Medicine to address the root of their health concern and enhance overall health.
Our Promise is to provide an acupuncture medical service that is safe, natural, and effective.
Our Vision is to create a safe, inclusive space for patients to address their health concerns naturally and holistically.
Our Core Values
We aspire to uphold the following core values and guiding principles.
- Respect. We welcome and value all individuals who enter our practice doors.
- Integrity. We’re committed to providing a professional medical service that is sincere and has a positive impact on our patients’ lives.
- Benevolence. Kindness and fairness are important to us. We face challenges, maneuver smoothly, and find solutions with effective results.
- Joy. We cultivate inner peace, space, and spontaneous laughter. We are curious about our inner radiance and deserve to be happy!
- Wisdom. We value honesty, listening, and patience. We experience deep realizations about where we are and where we’re going to navigate forward — Straight ahead!
Meet Nicole McLaughlin
Since 2015, I've been a licensed acupuncturist in Washington, DC. I have advanced training in five element acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. My specialties are helping people overcome neuromuscular pain naturally, improve sleep, and support women with fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and menopausal care. I am dedicated to partnering with you on your path to better health. Learn more about Nicole.
Inclusive Holistic Healthcare
We are sensitive to LGBTQ+ patients and offer a safe, inclusive space for you to address health concerns naturally and holistically. We value and celebrate diversity within the DC community we serve. This includes embracing a variety of cultures, skin tones, sexual and gender orientations, religious traditions, political views, family structures, mental and physical health and abilities, and socioeconomic statuses and educational backgrounds.
If we’re unable to accommodate your needs, we’ll do our best to connect you with community resources and referrals.
We’re Here to Help You Tap into Your Inner Resources
Each life is significant, and we have so much inner potential. East Asian Medicine has the ability to help you tap into that potential — by bringing balance and harmony into your life.
East Asian Medicine is an elegant, sophisticated, and holistic system of natural medicine that can support your health and wellbeing. We use acupuncture, Chinese herbs, cupping therapy, and tuina massage as forms of treatment that can be used independently or together to resolve your primary health concern and more. Make an appointment today, and let’s create a plan for you.
We’re in-network with Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)/CareFirst. You can also use your FSA or HSA card. Ready to take the next step? Check your insurance benefits and then go to our online scheduling page to make your first appointment.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nicole McLaughlin Acupuncture
