Acupuncture
w/ Emily A. Ray Brown & Monica McGrow
Our acupuncture services are based on the principle that a person’s whole well-being is supported by their physical, mental, and emotional health. They implement a variety of modern and traditional holistic approaches and therapies to address patients’ personal needs to enable them to live more fully and deliberately.
Accupunture Treatment Options:
Potential Treatment Modalities
(included in treatment and determined during sessions)
E-stim
Electro-acupuncture is also known as e-stim or electrical stimulation. Acupuncture needles are placed in the body and certain select ones are then connected together using small clips and a wire that are connected to a battery powered device that delivers small electrical impulses or current.
This electrode provides a gentle vibration that stimulates energy running through these points. A unique advantage of electro-acupuncture is its ability to simulate an area larger than the needle itself.
Gua Sha
Gua is translated as ‘scraping’ and sha refers to the little red or purple petechiae that emerge on the skin’s surface as a result of the technique. It is a mild to firm, unidirectional pressure stroke using a blunt tool to stimulate microcirculation. It stretches the connective tissue and softens adhesions; this helps to improve blood and lymphatic circulation.
Gua Sha helps circulation by moving energy and blood and removing stagnation. It expels heat, fevers, and upper respiratory infections and can calm the nervous system.
Gua Sha began in 475 BCE in ancient China where the act of scraping the skin cleared and dispersed diseases. It was used to treat pain (acute and chronic), nausea, coughing, limited range of motion, fever, and inflammation.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning or processed mugwort. Mugwort leaves are dried and ground into small sticks or cones called moxa (similar to incense), which are then lit and used to warm points on your body and relieve a variety of conditions. The heat generated through moxa can help to warm the channels and increase the flow of energy throughout the body.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is effective in helping relieve pain and stimulating the lymphatic system and blood flow, which aids in the removal of toxins and facilitates healing. The release of tension and improvement of blood flow promotes healing throughout the whole body, helping to treat stress, anxiety, and respiratory symptoms, colds, flus, and boost immunity.
Cupping was originally used in folk medicine from 1500 BCE in ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern Cultures, as well as in hospitals in England in the 1800s to treat contagious diseases.
Tuina
Tuina or tui-na (pronounced twee-nah), is a “needle free” traditional Chinese medicine service that restores balance and equilibrium to accelerate healing. Tuina includes a range and combination of hand and arm techniques – movements such as kneading, pressing, and stretching (with or without lotions and oils). Often acupressure is incorporated to influence the energy flow.
Tuina can help with stiffness, pain, insomnia, headaches, migraines, digestion, fertility, premenstrual symptoms, respiratory disorders, reproductive systems, and emotional disorders.
Tuina originated in ancient China. It is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork! It’s one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine.
About Your Session
New patient intake forms will be emailed to patients prior to appointment.
Please have them filled out if possible to streamline your appointment.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before appointment
Take this time to use the restroom, relax, or catch up on paperwork that was missed.
Please wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing or bring a change of clothes.
Please eat at least an hour before your appointment
Avoid caffeine, and try not to eat foods that may change the color of your tongue or mouth (turmeric, coffee, etc)
Avoid brushing your tongue the morning of your appointment
It sounds odd, but the tongue is an important diagnostic tool in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Brushing your teeth is encouraged).
Session prices & duration:
Private Appointment:
Acupuncture Initial Appointment: $150 – 1.5hr
Follow Up Appointments: $100 – 1hr
Cosmetic Acupuncture Initial Consult: $30 – 30min
(This cost goes towards 1st full cosmetic acupuncture treatment. However, if the consultation determines that cosmetic acupuncture is not the best fit, this cost may be used toward another service.)
Cosmetic Acupuncture: $250 – 1.5hrs
Community Clinic:
Treatment will be alongside other patients in an open space.
Acupuncture: $50
Auricular Acupuncture (ear | learn more ): $30
Foot Soak: coming soon
We accept: Cash, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo at time of appointment.
Testimonials
Emily is a very caring person. Her questions are very detailed and she listens and takes notes very well.
She [Emily] is very accurate with her acupuncture and goes the extra mile. She really wants to make you feel better. She takes her time and precisely angles the needle. Also, she comes up with alternative ways to help.

About Emily
Emily A. Ray Brown L.Ac is a whole-health acupuncturist that focuses on creating internal balance for better quality of life. Her goal is to create individualized treatments to better maintain patients’ physical and mental health. She has a focus on facial acupuncture for its versatility. It has the ability to help patients with facial pain (TMJ, bell’s palsy, headaches), as well as having a rejuvenating cosmetic effect. Emily is also certified in Battlefield Acupuncture, a specific treatment style of acupuncture that helps in pain management. Her goal is to create well-rounded and curated treatments to fit any patient’s needs. She graduated from Won Institute. She is a member of Association for Professional Acupuncturists in Pennsylvania, Young Acupuncturist Association of America, and Acupuncturists Without Borders.
About Monica
Monica McGrow is a person-centered acupuncturist focused on pain management, both physical and mental. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions, but is especially interested in musculoskeletal disorders, stress, anxiety, and depression. Monica graduated from Won Institute of Graduate Studies, where she completed her master’s degree in acupuncture. During her time there, Monica interned at the Won Institute Student Acupuncture Clinic and Won Institute Tui Na Manual Therapy Clinic, as well as provided community care at the Stephen Klein Wellness Center and Veterans Multi-Service Center, both located in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to her community work in Philadelphia, Monica also pursued her NADA Detoxification Specialist Certification at the New York Harm Reduction Clinic in Harlem, New York. Monica looks forward to practicing in the Phoenixville area and working with the community to help relieve pain and increase energy. Monica is a member of the Association for Professional Acupuncturists in Pennsylvania, Young Acupuncturist Association of America, and Acupuncturists Without Borders.


Contact:
Email: contact@needleandnourish.com
Phone: 267-663-2048