Acupuncture in South Orange County
Harness the therapeutic power of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Coleen Murphy, ND, LAc.
Practicing Acupuncture Since 2004
More Than Needles. A Complete System of Medicine.
Dr. Coleen Murphy holds a MS in Acupuncture from Bastyr University and has been practicing acupuncture as part of her integrative naturopathic medical practice since 2004. As a dual-licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, she brings clinical depth that a standalone acupuncture practice cannot match.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete system of medicine with thousands of years of clinical practice behind it. Acupuncture is its best-known tool, but TCM also includes Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, Tui-Na bodywork, and dietary therapy, all of which Dr. Murphy integrates into a treatment plan tailored to your specific condition.
What Acupuncture Treats
Acupuncture has been validated by the World Health Organization and numerous clinical trials to effectively treat more than 30 specific medical conditions. At Natural Medicine Works, acupuncture is commonly used for:
Dr. Murphy's Clinical Approach
Five Element Acupuncture and Lasting Results
Dr. Murphy draws inspiration from the Five Element school of acupuncture, which goes beyond routine protocols to address psycho-emotional issues, intractable pain, and complex conditions that do not respond to standard treatment.
Combined with Chinese herbal medicine and modalities such as moxibustion, cupping, and Qi Gong, her acupuncture treatments are designed to produce lasting results, not temporary symptom relief.
Your First Visit
What to Expect at Your First Acupuncture Appointment
A first acupuncture office call is a 75-minute appointment that combines diagnostic conversation, hands-on treatment, and an individualized take-home plan. Your visit includes:
- Comprehensive review of your health history and treatment goals
- Needle placement using gentle, pain-free technique
- Chinese herbal medicine prescription if indicated
- Hands-on treatment including Tui-Na (acupressure massage), cupping, and moxibustion as time allows
- Personalized home recommendations to extend the benefits of the session
Follow-up appointments are 45 to 60 minutes. Acute conditions may resolve in one to three visits; chronic conditions typically require a course of six to twelve treatments.
Ready to Try Acupuncture?
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute intro call to discuss your condition and whether acupuncture is right for you.