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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

There are two “tracks” in this choose-your-own-adventure:

  • Receive acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and health coaching with a Chinese medicine twist to help support you and your health goals. To be notified first when new patient appointments are available, sign up to get notified as soon as I have availability - just click here!

  • Or, meet virtually with me for health coaching, working together to identify your health goals and determine what steps you’d like to take along the way. If you’re interested in this path, visit this page to learn more about the process! These appointments do not include any hands-on treatments.

Workshops & Classes

Fireweed Acupuncture hosts a variety of classes, workshops, and special events throughout the year - stop by the events page to see what is coming up next!

Apothecary

Check out the growing apothecary, full of carefully curated small-batch herbal products, herbal remedies, tea, massage balms, and self-care items.

To shop: visit the online shop and order pick-up within two hours (during clinic hours), or stop by Mondays from 10 am - 6 pm to shop in person.

  • “Kate is a breath of fresh air, I’m so grateful to have another great acupuncturist in the Des Moines area. Kate did a thorough intake, gave a great treatment, and I feel that I am on a good road towards better and more sustainable health thanks to her treatments.”

  • “What an incredible experience! Kate is so thorough! She listens and makes sure she has all the information before she starts any work. She explains everything clearly. And her business values are so inclusive and wonderful. I cannot wait to work with her again!”

  • “Kate really listened. It was clear that she was truly invested in my health. She always made me feel safe sharing about where I was at physically and mentally. She also communicated about acupuncture and East Asian medicine in an approachable and informative way. I felt like an active participant in my care, and knew I could ask questions and learn how to care for myself between treatments.”

  • “Cares deeply about her patients. She took the time to get to know me to customize a care plan just right for me without any pressure whatsoever. Never once rushed me or made me feel "less than." Explained things in ways that were very easy to understand. She welcomed all questions and was super patient with me. If ALL care providers were like Kate, this world would be far better off. I left my first visit actually excited about taking care of myself, empowered with some tools I can try in the meantime before my next visit. I can't wait to see where this healing path goes.”

  • “I've been a patient at Fireweed since shortly after it opened. Kate has worked on my back, knee, and tons of other ailments. She's also helped me with seeing how food affects me. I've learned a great deal about my body from her teachings.

    Kate is personable, intelligent, talented, and thorough, which are all qualities I look for in a provider. Plus, the actual acupuncture is a fascinating process, not to mention incredibly relaxing. I highly recommend Fireweed!”

  • “As a fellow Chinese medicine practitioner, Kate impressed me with her skills, her warmth and most of all - the results! I had a significant breakthrough in my daily pain level. I sleep better, walk easier and feel more optimistic about a struggle that's gone on too long.“

Journal

Journal
Licensed Acupuncture and Chiropractic Acupuncture - What’s the difference?
Licensed Acupuncture and Chiropractic Acupuncture - What’s the difference?

A common sight in Iowa are Chiropractic offices that offer “chiropractic & acupuncture” - but this can be confusing to consumers! I often field questions from people asking what the differences and similarities are. So, continuing down the potentially controversial path, here is information that (I hope!) can help people sort out what they are looking for in their acupuncture practitioner.

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Acupuncture and Dry Needling - What’s the Difference?
Acupuncture and Dry Needling - What’s the Difference?

I’ll say right up front - this is a hot issue in both acupuncture and physical therapy (providers who do dry needling) fields, with a lot of opinions on each side. But, as patients, what is important is to know the difference and how each can help you! So, my hope with this entry is to clear up some confusion and answer some common questions.

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What to Expect: Before Your First Visit
What to Expect: Before Your First Visit

Not knowing what to expect for your appointments can be a big source of anxiety for people! This entry walks you through the step-by-step of what to do before your first appointment.

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AUGUST GROUP MEDITATION | A change to the group meditation schedule: in August, we'll be meeting every *Thursday* from 6:30-7:30 pm, except for August 31 (the clinic is closed that week). As always, group meditation is free! Please RSVP by emailing m
Time for another FAQ! I get asked the difference between a chiropractor doing acupuncture and what I am - a licensed acupuncturist (LAc) - all. the. time. So, I wrote a blog entry to explain some of the differences! This entry may also be helpful to
Sometimes when we're "in it" (as I think of it) - in the mess, lost our path a bit, struggling just to keep doing our thing (whatever it is), or even in the middle of a crisis - we can get really stuck searching for answers to the questions
Hi everyone! A few clinic updates:⁠ - Books are now open through the end of September! Feel free to book out as far as you'd like. Things are starting to pick up again, so if you like the 3:30 or 4:45 appointment slot... don't wait too long to schedu
Apropos of absolutely nothing at all, I wanted to share one of the newer additions to the library here in clinic. This book is a summary of the landmark study called The Turnaway Study, which (as the cover says) looked at how around 1000 women's live
FREE DROP-IN MEDITATION GROUP | Every Friday in July from 6:30-7:30 pm ⁠ ⁠ Join us for a group meditation - a gathering of people of all skill levels, looking to practice in community! No need to be an expert (or have much experience at all!)...we're
Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep? Do you wake up tired, no matter how much sleep you've gotten? Then this workshop is for you! ⁠ ⁠ We'll meet in person on Thursday, July 27 from 5:30-7 pm, where we'll discuss both the Western and the Chi
Good news: you don't have to wait until you feel terrible to get acupuncture! 😂⁠ ⁠ Chinese medicine is, at its heart, a preventative medicine. Sure, it can (and does!) help you improve your health if you're injured or feeling unwell - but it also is