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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

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

“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

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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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 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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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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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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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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The Healing Landscape of Scalp Acupuncture

Many healing journeys begin in unexpected places. For some, recovery starts not in the muscles of the back or the ligaments of a knee, but in the quiet landscape of the scalp, an area often overlooked except for styling, washing, and the occasional headache. Yet, for many people seeking relief from neurological, physical, and emotional challenges, scalp acupuncture is becoming a compelling bridge to healing.

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