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Acupuncture in Des Moines, IA

John Emanoil, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.

Testimonials
“Bodhi Acupuncture and Wellness of West Des Moines “twice a week” treatments have relieved me of daily headaches that I have experienced for over 30 years. Thanks John. Paul M. Havnen

I went to John to explore acupuncture and it was a great experience. His office is very relaxing and he is very passionate about his work and thorough. I had some lower back tightness that is completely gone after one session. I go see John often because I get the healing I need and someone who is looking out for my well-being.

Andrew K

Once again John at Bodhi Acupuncture and Wellness hit it out of the park as far as my treatment. Earlier in the year, I came to him for tendinitis in my right elbow, he resolved the pain in about 4 treatments or so. I’ve returned for stress treatments and found it to be very effective, plus I sleep better too.

Judy S

John is thoughtful and very knowledgeable! Completely cured my plantar fasciitis! I would highly recommend going here! 

Suzanne M

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I’m not the kind of guy who runs out to the doctor for every little thing. A couple weeks ago, I developed a knot under my shoulder blade that was so painful I couldn’t even take a deep breath. In a what-have-I-got-to-loose moment, my wife suggested acupuncture, Wow! This stuff is like magic! John Emanoil was very thorough finding and correcting the issues with my shoulder. After the first treatment, the knot felt more like a bruise. After three more

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I was a “newbie” when I started going to acupuncture at Bodhi, and have to say that I enjoyed the experience greatly. I enjoyed the experience so much that I have been going to John regularly ever since. What made me a consistent patient at Bodhi Acupuncture and Wellness is John’s timeliness, professionalism, and easygoing personality. I highly recommend John and his services.

Jessica H.

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Bodhi Acupuncture and Wellness of West Des Moines | John Emanoil, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
8814 Swanson Blvd.
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 512-6909
Clinic Hours
Mon
11am-8pm
Tue
11am-8pm
Wed
11am-8pm
Thu
11am-8pm
Fri
11-6pm

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