Flowing Rivers Acupuncture offers “relief, comfort, resilience and overall well-being,” according to board-certified licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist Pamela Todd Battle. Acupuncture can help reset the body’s nervous system, and the effects have been likened to rebooting a computer. This ancient modality is thought to rebalance the action of neurotransmitters, hormones and other biochemical agents to promote better blood flow; reduce pain and distress; and improve mental clarity, immunity, metabolism, resilience and hormonal and emotional balance.

Prior to becoming a licensed acupuncturist, Battle had gained extensive experience working with many medical specialties, which now provides additional insight and understanding of her patient’s health concerns. She utilizes a variety of natural therapies such as Oriental medicine (acupuncture and Chinese medicine herbal formulas), functional medicine assessment, alchemical healing, stress reduction, phototherapy, cupping, auricular therapy and dietary support. Patients visit her practice for treatment of headaches and body pain; anxiety, depression and insomnia; women’s health concerns; and other chronic health issues.

“My approach is a fusion of my intuition and my varied knowledge and skills,” explains Battle. “The result is a combination of medical and spa-like treatments. I customize sessions in collaboration with my patients, targeting their specific conditions and objectives while empowering them to take charge of their health and well-being.”

Battle offers free 20-minute consultations by appointment, and she accepts insurance when acupuncture is a covered benefit for a patient’s particular complaint.