Services, Styles of Treatment, Specialties:

Chronic Pain of Muscle, Joint, Nerve | Dermatological  | Thyroid | Orofacial Pain |  Infertility  |  Head & Neck | Lyme Disease  | Endocrine Disorders |   Menopause  |  Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation

An assessment or initial consultation is free, whether in person or on the phone.

Examples of issues treated, or currently treating:

  • Chronic neck, jaw, or head pain
  • Chronic constipation
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Neuropathic pain (peripheral neuropathy, dysesthesias, paresthesias)
  • Auto immune disorders (thyroid, Lupus, IBS, etc.)
  • Back and hip pain
  • Rotator cuff and shoulder problems
  • TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder)background-2920810_1280
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Atypical orofacial pain
  • Headache and Migraine
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Eczema or dermatitis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Acne and acne rosacea
  • Facial rejuvenation

This list is not comprehensive.  If you would like to discuss your specific health concerns, please use the contact form on the “Appointments” page. You will be contacted shortly.

Michelle Thelen, L.Ac. MSTCM

Michelle Thelen is a veteran of Chinese Medicine, and practices acupuncture, herbalism, and functional medicine. She believes in integrative health care and strives to better outcomes for patients who are seeking complementary and/or alternative health care.

Her background includes special training in auto immune health, in areas of rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, thyroid dysfunction, and more.
She maintains a private practice, while also working at Boylan HealthCare and UNC Dental Faculty Practice on Mondays and Wednesdays.

To read more about Michelle, please click on photo.

Treating Fatigue with Acupuncture

Whether emotional, physical, or mental it seems that almost everyone suffers with some type of fatigue. How does acupuncture help fatigue? In short, by addressing the patient as a whole being. Understanding the underlying constitution of the person is the first step. This involves covering the bases by questioning, palpation and pulse taking to formulate… Continue reading Treating Fatigue with Acupuncture

Neuralgias and nerve pain: Success with acupuncture

Over the years, I have treated many issues that have been directly or indirectly related to disturbances in nerve healing. Examples include trigeminal neuralgia, post herpetic neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, pelvic nerve pain, and neuropathy secondary to muscle and soft tissue injury of joints and tissues. I have been truly astounded by how effective acupuncture treatment… Continue reading Neuralgias and nerve pain: Success with acupuncture

Season of the Lung

The Metal element dominates the season of Autumn. In the Five Element theory, an ancient view of how nature and man interact, each of the elements is discrete, yet also dependent on every other element. The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. In a nutshell, each element corresponds with an organ and… Continue reading Season of the Lung

Appointments

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You may also use contact form and download forms here.

“I have chronic back pain despite (or, perhaps related to) three laminectomies/fusions over the past 10 years.  I went to Michelle with an open mind, hoping for an appreciative level of relief.  She performed a full assessment and developed a plan of action.  I noticed relief following the first acupuncture treatment.  I had a total of three treatments.  I intend to follow up with her soon.  I recommend Michelle to anyone who is not receiving adequate control of pain with traditional modalities or wants to avoid long term opioid use.”

Edward W., RN Care Coordinator at Carol Woods Retirement Community, Chapel Hill, NC

“My husband and I have been getting treatments with Michelle Thelen for several years.  She has been trained in acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine.  She also has intuitive knowledge and she can tell you what she needs to do to help you with your problems.  She is very committed to do everything she can to help her patients.  After suffering intensive cluster headaches on almost a daily basis for years, Michelle was able to eliminate my husband’s headaches after one treatment.  It has now been over 4 years and my husband has never experienced that pain again.  We recommend Michelle without reservation.”

Anna G. Hillsborough, NC

 

 

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“Michelle is an amazing acupuncturist who really knows her craft. She really listens to her clients and ensures that they leave each session feeling satisfied. She doesn’t just use acupuncture as her only treatment modality but rather she combines several modalities to ensure the best results. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is very flexible with scheduling. As a nurse, I would highly recommend Michelle.”

Lauren T, RN, BSN, OCN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Radiation Oncology

“Michelle Thelen is an excellent acupuncturist.  Last year, I had foot surgery to remove two bone spurs.  The orthopedic surgeon did not prepare me well for the surgery nor did he do a good job with my recovery.  I was in incredible pain for months before I went to see Michelle.  Michelle made more progress after one treatment than the orthopedic surgeon could do at all.  After three treatments, I felt like a new person.  I have since gone back to Michelle for other things and she is fantastic.  She has helped me relieve tension, get over a cold and more.  I can’t recommend Michelle more highly.”

Jodi B, Chapel Hill, NC

 

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