Exploring the Different Styles of Acupuncture
May 1, 2025

Acupuncture is a diverse and highly specialized practice, with different styles developed over thousands of years across various cultures. While all acupuncture aims to promote healing and balance, each style has its own unique techniques, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches.



At Lotus Acupuncture & Wellness in Merrimack, NH, Dr. Jasmin Movassaghi specializes in Chinese, Japanese, orthopedic, integrative acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. This comprehensive skill set allows her to tailor treatments based on each patient’s unique needs.

  1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the most well-known and widely practiced form of acupuncture. It is based on the principle that Qi (vital energy) flows through meridians in the body, and when this flow is disrupted, it leads to pain or illness.

Key Features of TCM Acupuncture:
✔ Uses pulse and tongue diagnosis to assess imbalances
✔ Focuses on balancing Qi and blood circulation
✔ Treats a wide range of conditions, from pain relief to internal health issues
✔ Often combined with Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, and moxibustion

Dr. Movassaghi is extensively trained in Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine, allowing her to create comprehensive treatment plans that restore balance and promote long-term wellness.

2. Japanese Acupuncture
Japanese acupuncture is known for being gentle, precise, and highly refined. This style emphasizes a lighter touch, making it ideal for sensitive patients, children, and those new to acupuncture.

Key Features of Japanese Acupuncture:
✔ Uses thinner needles and superficial needle insertion
✔ Focuses on palpation (touch-based diagnosis) to find imbalances
✔ Treatments are gentle yet highly effective
✔ Great for pain management, stress reduction, and chronic conditions

Dr. Movassaghi integrates Japanese acupuncture techniques for patients who prefer a softer and more subtle approach to healing.

3. Orthopedic Acupuncture (Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine)
Orthopedic acupuncture is a modern, evidence-based approach that focuses on treating pain, injuries, and movement disorders. It incorporates elements of sports medicine, trigger point therapy, and dry needling techniques to improve muscle function, joint mobility, and athletic performance.

Key Features of Orthopedic Acupuncture:
✔ Targets muscles, ligaments, and nerves for pain relief
✔ Uses motor points and trigger point release techniques
✔ Helps with sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain
✔ Can be combined with manual therapy, cupping, and rehabilitation exercises

Dr. Movassaghi specializes in orthopedic acupuncture, making it a great choice for athletes, active individuals, and those recovering from injuries.

 4. Integrative Acupuncture

Integrative acupuncture combines Eastern and Western medical principles to create a well-rounded and personalized treatment approach. It is often used in collaboration with conventional medicine, providing natural, drug-free solutions for a variety of conditions.


Key Features of Integrative Acupuncture:
✔ Works alongside conventional medical treatments
✔ Addresses chronic illness, stress, and autoimmune conditions
✔ Uses a combination of Chinese, orthopedic, and modern acupuncture techniques
✔ Supports overall wellness, energy levels, and immune function


Dr. Movassaghi’s integrative approach ensures that patients receive the best of both worlds, blending traditional acupuncture with modern scientific research for optimal healing.


5. Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is an essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is often combined with acupuncture to enhance healing and restore balance. Each herbal formula is tailored to an individual's specific needs.


Key Features of Chinese Herbal Medicine:
✔ Supports digestion, immunity, hormonal balance, and mental health
✔ Used to treat chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and internal disorders
✔ Prescribed as teas, tinctures, capsules, or powders
✔ Works in harmony with acupuncture to amplify healing effects


Dr. Movassaghi is highly trained in Chinese herbal medicine, offering customized herbal prescriptions to support and accelerate recovery.

Which Style Is Right for You?

Each acupuncture style offers unique benefits, and Dr. Movassaghi skillfully blends multiple approaches to create the most effective treatment plan for each patient. Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, stress, injuries, chronic illness, or general wellness, she will personalize your treatment to ensure the best possible results.

Experience Expert Acupuncture in Southern New Hampshire

At Lotus Acupuncture & Wellness, Dr. Jasmin Movassaghi provides exceptional care in Merrimack, NH, serving the surrounding towns of Amherst, Bedford, Milford, Nashua, Manchester, and beyond.

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Ready to experience the best acupuncture care in Southern NH? Contact Lotus Acupuncture & Wellness today:

📍 Location: 3 Mound Court Unit 4, Merrimack, NH 03054

📞 Phone: 603-377-6633

📧 Email: lotus@lotusacupuncturewellness.com

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With expert care, a patient-centered approach, and an ADA-accessible facility, Lotus Acupuncture & Wellness is the top choice for acupuncture in Merrimack, Amherst, Bedford, Milford, Nashua, Manchester, and beyond.


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