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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 started seeing John for lower back pain and insomnia about a year and a half ago. The treatments worked great. Then my husband and I decided to try for baby 2. After my second treatment for fertility I got pregnant. I saw John throughout my pregnancy for relaxation and pelvic pain. I delivered a healthy baby girl 2 weeks ago. John is super nice, affordable, and flexible. I can’t wait to try his treatments for anti aging!
Darlynn

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

Suzanne M

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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

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.

My low back pain has diminished thanks to John Emanoil, Bodhi Acupuncture & Wellness. Currently, I am on maintenance visits. He has also helped with stress reduction through acupuncture. Try it the results work. Thanks John.

Lisa P.

I would highly recommend John at Bodhi. This was my first time ever doing acupuncture and it was a great experience and my neck pain and lower back pain was gone. Very relaxed environment and John is so easy to talk to . If you are stressed or anything this is the perfect treatment for you. Excellent experience that you should try if you are contemplating it.

Alison W

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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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Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional therapy rooted in East Asian medicine that involves the application of heat to specific points on the body using moxa, a dried form of the herb Artemisia argyi (commonly known as mugwort). The goal is simple but powerful: warm the body, stimulate circulation, and support the natural flow of energy, often referred to as qi, to promote healing and overall well-being.

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