Not for Profit Medicine

In 2025, we provided more than 7000 treatments and $60,000 in probono care! We could not do this without our incredible practitioners who donate their time and to our community of support. Thank you!

Individualized Treatments

We work with one person at a time, dedicated to tangible, profound and undeniable results for illness & injury. With 30+ years of mentorship under the last great doctors of Beijing, there is a difference in how we practice, and a measurable difference in the results we achieve.

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Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture | The Alternative Clinic

Herbal Pharmacy & Retail

We are the largest herbal pharmacy in Asheville with uncompromising standards in herb quality. We work with local farms and reputable suppliers to ensure our herbs are safe and effective. We prescribe custom herbal formulas for most patients, and offer a wide selection of natural herbal remedies in our retail area.

Education

Our clinical training program is one of a kind. Practitioners from around the world travel to Asheville to see our medical practice. It is our mission to recreate the traditional mentorship of the old doctors of China, and offer meaningful hands on training. It is our mission to raise the bar of medicine in our field.

View more about practitioner education and internship at the Alternative Clinic.

Treatments & Services

Our clinic’s specialty is treating illness & injury; utilizing herbs, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and our well trained hands. To affect serious conditions, we are hands on for the duration of treatment, concretely involved in creating change. We also offer exceptional wellness treatments, performed by our licensed practitioners.

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View our full list of treatments and services.

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What our patients say…

“The Alternative Clinic is much more than Acupuncture. It is a multi dimensional approach of specific herbal prescriptions, bodywork, and Acupuncture.”

“My 4 experiences at the clinic were outstanding. I always felt that the practitioner took the time and really listened to what I was saying and incorporated it, along with his diagnostic tools into each treatment and herbal tea formula, which were always unique and very effective. I am breathing 70% better than I have in 2 decades and have found complete relief from an old, nagging injury.”

“I have had a fair amount of acupuncture in the past, but nothing compares to the effectiveness, professionalism, extensive knowledge, and joyful personalities at the Alternative Clinic. Thank you so much for deciding to make Asheville, NC your new home.”

Mary

“As a suffer of systemic lupus it is refreshing to have practitioners that have the experience to help and listen. In two short months we had figured out how to deal with symptoms and cycle of my disease which in turn gives me a better quality of life. If you’re looking for ways to reduce medicinal side effects and damage, I highly recommend The Alternative Clinic.”

Vivian

“It was so wonderful having someone LISTEN and have a PLAN for recovery! Such a relief to here “we can help with that” after months of tests and no real treatment plans! THANK YOU!”

June

“This is the first day in a long time that I’ve had NO back pain at all, including the sciatica. It’s been great! Thank you!”

Sue

“The folks have here have done so much for me. I highly recommend the Alternative Clinic. Their incredible knowledge, sincere dedication to my health needs, and individualized treatments have been the most effective of any doctors I have worked with. Asheville is incredibly lucky to have this team!”

Emily

“The general feeling that is apparent when working with Julie-Ann and Andrew is one of serenity. They both possess a calming aura and I have felt trusting and relaxed during my treatments.”

“During treatments for my digestive disorder, I found Julie-Ann to be relentless in her attempts to find the appropriate combination of herbs and hands on treatment, and I frequently left my sessions feeling a significant reduction in my discomfort. Western medicine has done nothing to “cure” my ailment, and The Alternative Clinic provided more relief than I’ve found previously.”

“My post-op pain was so severe at times that I felt nauseated. I had relied on Western medicine and was popping pain meds regularly. Andrew provided me with a hands on session that proved so successful that I did not take any pain meds. Although the acupuncture can be painful, I find it well worth the short term discomfort for longer term relief.”

Lori