Elizabeth Fuqua, L.Ac.

10/25/2023

Drop-In Community Acupuncture today at The Well Collective, 11:30-1:30. See you there!

Join us Wednesday, October 25th for community acupuncture at The Well Collective with acupuncturists Kelly Sherman and Elizabeth Fuqua. This community acupuncture event will be held from 11:30am – 1:30pm and will focus on stress-relief and relaxation.

03/01/2023

We have openings at the Acupuncture Lounge this Friday, 3/3 at — Link in bio for availability and sign up.

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The Acupuncture Lounge provides 40-minute individualized acupuncture treatments in a semi-private, small group setting. It’s a great way to experience acupuncture for the first time or to supplement your regular private treatments. Treatments are face-up on a heated massage table with a warm lamp on the feet for maximum coziness.

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In partnership with

02/08/2023

Scenes from Sunday’s Acupuncture Circle at with sound healing by

Thank you for inviting us in and creating such a beautiful space for the community to connect and reset ♥︎

More to come…

Photos & camaraderie courtesy of &

08/30/2022

Acupuncture for Labor Preparation (Prebirth) vs. Labor Induction — I have MANY thoughts on this topic, but what does the research say?

(For a longer and more nuanced version, visit the link in my bio.)

TLDR — see below:

Generally, “prebirth acupuncture” refers to treatments beginning at 36-37 weeks gestation designed to gently prepare the body for labor, while “induction acupuncture” is meant to initiate contractions and begin active labor.

The energy and intention behind each technique is quite different, as is the evidence to support their efficacy.

The literature to date is in favor of prebirth acupuncture over labor induction acupuncture. There is evidence to suggest prebirth acupuncture has beneficial outcomes for labor such as decreasing the mean time for active labor and reduces likelihood of medical induction.

Labor induction acupuncture can still be a useful option in certain instances as in a) when a medical induction is imminent or b) your doctor or midwife has referred specifically for this style of treatment. In my experience, if the body and baby are ready, acupuncture can provide just enough of a nudge to help tip the scales and help get labor started.

The last few weeks of pregnancy can feel excruciatingly long and the temptation to find a way to the other side into newborn baby bliss is all consuming. I encourage you to trust your care team and your body to know when the time is right and focus on preparation ahead of willing the outcome.

(The dot on the image above is the famous Large Intestine 4, an important point used in prebirth treatments.)