Acupuncture at Very Well KC
Natural Support for Pain Relief, Stress Reduction, and Whole-Body Balance
Acupuncture at Very Well KC is a time-honored, evidence-informed therapy that supports the body’s natural healing processes. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to promote balance, circulation, and nervous system regulation.
Whether you’re managing pain, stress, hormonal changes, or chronic tension, acupuncture offers a gentle yet powerful way to restore harmony within the body.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the placement of fine, sterile needles at precise points along the body’s energetic pathways. This process helps regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and support the body’s ability to self-correct and heal.
Acupuncture may support:
Pain and tension relief
Stress and anxiety reduction
Headaches and migraines
Digestive and hormonal balance
Sleep support and fatigue
Overall nervous system regulation
Treatments are individualized and responsive, designed to meet you where your body is today.
Who This Is For
Acupuncture may be a good fit if you’re looking to:
Reduce chronic or acute pain
Manage stress or burnout
Support healing alongside other therapies
Improve sleep, digestion, or energy levels
Explore a holistic, non-pharmaceutical approach to wellness
This modality is appropriate for many bodies and life stages and is often used alongside massage, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and therapy.
How Acupuncture Fits at Very Well KC
Acupuncture complements many of the services offered at Very Well KC by supporting the nervous system, circulation, and whole-body balance. Clients often integrate acupuncture into a broader care plan that includes movement, bodywork, and stress-supportive practices.
Dr. Alissa Wiggins
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Nutrition with Standard Process
I am a principled doctor of chiropractic and will deliver the highest care possible through the detection and correction of subluxations in your spine and joints from newborns to older adults - along with acupuncture and nutritional guidance, all to allow your body and mind to awaken and express health, life, and love. I will treat each person with love and respect, leaving them cared for, acknowledged, and empowered. The power that made the body heals the body.
Dr. Wiggins graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic University in 1993. She owned and operated Green Hills Chiropractic and Acupuncture for 26 years in Trenton, MO, before moving to the KC area in 2021 to be near her family. She is happy to be led to practice with other holistic healers at Very Well KC. Dr. Wiggins has also completed the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certification and has been Acupuncture certified for 15 years.
In her free time, Alissa enjoys spending time with her husband, Brent, daughter Maci, and other family and friends. She also cooks, plays golf, hikes, works out, and spends time at the lake, expanding her spiritual growth and living from a place of love.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the skin at specific points. It is a technique for balancing or moving energy flow, known as Qi/Chi, through the body. Studies have shown acupuncture to be effective for the following conditions: stress reduction, headaches, sinus and allergy pain, arthritis pain, tendonitis, sciatica, PMS, infertility, and chemo-induced nausea and vomiting.
Reach out to Alissa via email at greenhillschiro1970@yahoo.com.
Dr. Alissa is private pay, but will provide a Superbill on request.
Other services:
Dr. Amina Karim
Dr. Karim has over six years of experience in treating patients with a focus on delivering exceptional, personalized care. Her approach is rooted in trust, clinical expertise, and a commitment to whole-body wellness.
She works with individuals and families seeking regular care, athletes looking to improve performance and prevent injury, mothers during their pregnancy, and patients recovering from personal injury and auto accidents.
Dr. Karim's integrative approach draws from multiple healing traditions to create comprehensive treatment plans. She combines chiropractic care with physiotherapy modalities like electrical stimulation and ultrasound, and Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities like acupuncture, gua sha, and cupping. This approach allows her to address both immediate symptoms and underlying imbalances.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Certified by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Kansas State Chiropractic License
Member of Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Certified in the Prenatal Webster Technique
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified 100-Hours Acupuncture Therapy
Therapies & Modalities
Chiropractic Adjustments
Cupping Therapy – Promotes circulation and reduces muscle tension
Gua Sha – Muscle scraping technique to stimulate blood flow
Ear & Full Body Acupuncture – Stimulates energy points to regulate the nervous system
Prenatal Care – Webster-certified techniques for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal issues
Corrective Exercise – Home exercises to help with pain and posture
Lifestyle Advice – Nutrition, hydration, sleep, supplementation, and stress management, and workplace ergonomics
Therapeutic Ultrasound: Helps with joint pain and inflammation
Electrical Stimulation: Recovery for tight muscles