Isthmus Acupuncture Center is dedicated to the highest standards of care and healing with integrity and excellence.
We serve as compassionate partners with our patients, assisting them in being responsible for their health.
We are committed to harmonizing the body, mind and spirit to achieve optimal health and wellness.
Safe and Holistic Care for Optimum Health and Wellness
Welcome to the Isthmus Acupuncture Center, LLC (IAC) information site. We provide complementary holistic health care services to assist our clients in achieving their health care goals and improving their quality of life. At IAC we have a team of specialized acupuncturists and massage therapists working together to provide top quality care to achieve results quickly. We facilitate healing using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, therapeutic massage, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy TM, Reiki, and nutritional support.
We practice a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture based on the teachings of Kiiko Matsumoto and Japanese pulse theory, and prescribe Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional support based on Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) theory. We have a complete herbal pharmacy enabling us to provide customized herbal formulas based on individual need.
We provide individualized treatments addressing a variety of health care conditions and servicing the needs of the community. Our practitioners specialize in pain management, emotional health, weight management, facial rejuvenation, fertility enhancement for men and women, pregnancy care, and transitioning through menopause. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your health care needs.
Liz Mierendorf, CA, MAOM, ATC joins IAC
Liz is a Certified Acupuncturist, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Chinese Herbalist.
Yoga, classes, workshops, and events!
I am interested in learning a little more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Can you recommend any good resources?
We have found the following books to provide a good basic background to TCM without being too technical:
- Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold (Emphasizes constitutional and emotional health)
- The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk (Appropriate for those with a western medicine background)
- Ancient Healing for Modern Women by Xiaolan Zhao (Provides information on general women's health)
- The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis (Deals with fertility challenges)
Michelle was with me through every step of the process and is a true asset to the Oriental Medicine community! I truly believe that I would not be holding my beautiful baby girl if it wasn't for her help, love and support! I will be forever grateful to her for all she has done for me! I was able to conceive, carry and give birth in a natural way without the use of any pharmaceutical drugs. Thank you Michelle! I recommend her to anyone who is trying to get pregnant with fertility issues and for anyone who wants a healthy pregnancy and birth!”
