Essential Acupuncture Richmond, VA Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

 

Hello!  I am Kristina Aschenbach and I am glad you are here. 

So first, a little about my education. I am licensed to practice Acupuncture by the Virginia State Board of Medicine.  In addition, I am a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine granted by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). I earned my Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA, The Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas. AOMA is one of the leading graduate schools of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the nation. The four-year program included extensive training in both Chinese and Western medical theory and diagnosis.  I have been practicing in Richmond, Virginia for almost 12 years now and have truly loved every minute.

Over the years I have honed my style to include both ancient traditional theories and an orthopedic, anatomical approach. The two intersect quite nicely, as acupuncture points are often located on anatomically significant places on the body. I continue to be fascinated by the body’s healing response to acupuncture. But most importantly, it has been deeply satisfying to help my clients feel better. 

In addition to my Master's degree from AOMA, I hold Master of Education degrees in Special Education and School Counseling from James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

In my spare time, I love to be on my feet or on my bike, in nature, with my dear husband, friends and family.