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Acupuncture in Des Moines, IA

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

Welcome to Bodhi Acupuncture and Wellness in Des Moines, IA, where we specialize in treating back pain, anxiety, headaches and fertility and much more disorders using the full medical system of acupuncture, herbs, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our acupuncture clinic is located at the Swanson Depot in Clive where we have been for 12 plus years.

Testimonials

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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“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 highly recommend John at Bodhi. He is very thorough, caring and skilled. I have been receiving this treatment for one year now, 1-2 times per week, and it has helped tremendously. In addition to relieving my neck and shoulder pain, i leave the treatment feeling extremely relaxed and calm. You will receive a great value. John also uses an amazing massage machine after the treatment for additional relaxation. You don’t want to miss this place.
Kristin 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

Dr. John is absolutely wonderful. I called him at random because my husband has issues with his shoulder/arm and knee and his knee got so bad he was limping. I called to inquire and told him the situation and he said that he could meet with us the next day. I stressed how my husbands pain was so bad that I was considering taking him to the ER. With that said, he told us to come in. I think he

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John does great work. When I started going to him I had tried therapy, shots, swim therapy and need a cane to get around. Now I only use a cane to help with a lot of steps. I recommend him to anyone who needs back and nerve relief.

Chris F

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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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When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

For many chronic health issues, everyday exposures matter most. Food isn’t only fuel. It’s raw material, signaling molecules, and a daily set of “instructions” your body reads repeatedly.

The idea of food as medicine isn’t new. It shows up in traditional healing systems, in public health, and increasingly in modern clinical research. The most useful way to think about it today is practical and evidence-based:

Food can reduce risk (primary prevention). Food can support treatment alongside medical care (adjunct… Read more »

Cupping + Acupuncture: More Than the Sum of its Parts

Do any of these scenarios sound like your life: a stubborn knot between the shoulder blades, a low-back flare that keeps returning, or a neck that feels “stuck” after long hours at a desk? Acupuncture needles can calm the nervous system and change pain signaling and cupping can mechanically decompress tight tissue and improve local circulation. Used together thoughtfully and safely they’re often paired to help pain move from “sharp and guarded” to “dull and workable,” and then to “resolved

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Electroacupuncture: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Current

The clinic was quiet except for the soft hum of a small device on the treatment table. A runner lay comfortably, acupuncture needles placed along her calf and lower back to address chronic pain that kept her from her regular running routine. 

Because of the chronic and nagging injury, she turned to acupuncture to find healing. But it wasn’t quite what she expected. Rather than simply resting with the needles inserted, the practitioner gently attached thin leads to several

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