Altar Acupuncture & Apothecary is an acupuncture practice in Kansas City, Missouri, centered on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. Its philosophy emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit, with treatment aimed at understanding how pain, inflammation, and imbalance relate across the body. The practice uses acupuncture to support the body’s natural healing processes by improving circulation, easing pain, balancing body chemistry, and reducing inflammation. Its approach combines traditional holistic principles with contemporary evidence of acupuncture’s physiological effects. The practitioner’s background includes a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, and prior experience leading Lux Prima Acupuncture in Denver, Colorado.