Ames Acupuncture is an alternative health care practice in Ames, Iowa, grounded in Chinese Medicine. Led by Michelle, an Ames native, the practice offers acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and cupping as coordinated therapies aimed at supporting balance and health. Michelle earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2010, holds national certification through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and has earned the title of Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. The practice emphasizes individualized care, using acupuncture and herbal medicine together or separately based on each case.