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Acupuncture & Nutrition Response Testing®

Heidi LaBore Smith, MS, L.Ac., PT | Duluth, MN

 

We seek to provide safe, effective, comprehensive care within a holistic environment. Our approach integrates a blend of Eastern and Western health practices to help balance an individual’s physical, emotional, dietary and lifestyle energetic. We encourage a pro-active path toward healing and are committed to empowering our patients with education and support in making healthy lifestyle choices.

WE MOVED

We are now located in the Fisher Chiropractic building, located on the corner of 12th Avenue East and Superior Street, right next to the First Lutheran Church.

1118 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 724-3400

Modern Research & Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been employed as a health care modality for over 3,000 years. Modern science has begun to understand the secrets of this ancient medicine with the support of new studies conducted by leading scientists, hospitals, and medical research facilities from all over the world. Today, acupuncture is receiving wide acceptance as a respected, valid and effective form of health care. Read More…

 

On the Blog

Microneedling: A Natural Approach to Radiant, Healthy Skin By your neighborhood acupuncturist (yes, we do skin too)

Published July 7, 2025

You’ve probably heard the buzz about microneedling—and maybe even seen the impressive before-and-afters online—but did you know this treatment has roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

As an acupuncturist, I approach microneedling not just as a cosmetic treatment, but as a powerful tool for holistic healing and skin rejuvenation. Here’s everything you need to know before you try it

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Acupuncture and Summer Health: Harnessing Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cooling Relief

As the summer temperatures begin to rise, so does the need for effective ways to stay cool and maintain a balanced state of health. One avenue that many individuals may not have considered lies in the time-tested traditions of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – specifically, acupuncture and the therapeutic use of Chinese herbs. Here, we explore how acupuncture can

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Research Update – Acupuncture and the Adrenal Glands

Research Update – Acupuncture and the Adrenal Glands

In a paper published by the National Institutes of Health, researchers studied the effects of acupuncture on the adrenal gland peptides known as atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP), as well as the content of corticosterone in the plasma of rats exhibiting chronic emotional stress and anxiety. The researchers did this to evaluate the efficacy of

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