HOLISTIC PRACTICE
PHILOSOPHY
Hi, I’m Nicole Rodney-- acupuncturist, researcher and mom (but not in that order). I practice acupuncture at the International Community Health Center in Cleveland. I am also a member of the Research Faculty at the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine.
I believe in the integration of conventional and alternative medicine. That means I encourage collaboration between my patients’ doctors and myself. I have an evidence-based practice, in which I rely on empirical research to inform my treatment strategies. I also team with other scientists to conduct research on acupuncture.
The primary focus of my practice is the stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system to induce healing. This is the first step in treating conditions ranging from a torn rotator cuff, to childhood asthma, to post-stroke aphasia or hormone dysregulation. In my own research on the effect of stress on the human body, I have seen first hand how stress disrupts homeostasis, predisposing the body to injury, illness, and chronic conditions. My secondary focus is nutrition, and I work closely with patients to ensure that the resources needed by the body for healing are being provided.
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If you are considering acupuncture, I encourage you to come in for a free consultation. We can talk about your questions or concerns, and I can give you a detailed road-map of the course of treatment I would recommend based on your history and my clinical experience.
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Lastly, if you are interested in seeing research on the efficacy of acupuncture for a specific condition, by all means, message me - research is my favorite topic!
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage,
even if we have to dig a little to find it.
-Tori Amos
OUR BODIES HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HEAL
Release, Restore, Heal
ACUPUNCTURE
Thin, flexible, single-use needles will be inserted into the body and retained for 20-40 minutes, depending on the strength of the pathology relative to the strength of the body. Needle insertion is typically painless, though some treatments require gentle stimulation at specific
sites to increase efficacy. Frequency of treatment depends on your history. Treatment may include electroacupuncure.
CUPPING AND GUA SHA
Cupping and Gua Sha work by reducing inflammation and stimulating the immune system. Benefits to the body are numerous, resolving pain and spasms, and promoting normal circulation to the muscles, tissues and organs. Treatment upregulates an anti-inflammatory enzyme, causing a four-fold increase in microcirculation of surface tissue. Treatment may also include acupuncture.
NUTRITION WELLNESS SESSIONS
CORPORATE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
These sessions are one-on-one. Patients bring a food journal of everything consumed in a 7-day period. I work very closely with my patients to make reasonable changes their diet to meet overall health goals, such as weight loss, fatigue reduction, bowel health, sleep improvement and more. Together we design a specific day to day plan for using nutrition therapy to heal your body from different pathologies.
Wellness workshops provide a fun and educational opportunity to recharge the work environment through a focus on healthy habits. I provide optional auricular (ear) acupuncture sessions in a group setting for immediate stress relief, and facilitate interactive learning sessions on using nutrition and mindfulness activities to calm the mind and body for enhanced productivity, clarity of thought, and general physical health.
MOVEMENT MEDICINE
SONIC MEDITATION
An integrative somatic method of movement for complex, dynamic systems (the human body!) that considers the many interactive elements that work synergistically to create orderly (or disorderly) movement. Movement Medicine
uses primal movement, breath, and embodied awareness to restore flow within the body
and nervous system, diagnose and treat chronic and acute pain, and prevent future
injuries. Rooted in East Asian medicine and modern somatic principles, Movement
Medicine helps release chronic tension, unwind habitual holding patterns, and
reconnect you with your body’s natural postural intelligence. Sessions may include slow
or quick intentional movements, simple or complex postures and motions, but always
include breathwork and guided awareness practices tailored to your individual needs.
Rather than “pushing” the body, this approach invites listening, ease, and
regulation—supporting pain relief, joint articulation, emotional balance, improved
mobility, and a deeper sense of embodied calm. Movement Medicine complements
acupuncture by integrating the benefits of treatment more fully into daily life,
empowering you with tools you can carry off the table and into the world.
A deeply immersive sound-based practice centered on original,
intuitive chants designed to calm the nervous system and bring the body and mind into
resonance. Using the human voice as a primary healing instrument, these sessions
weave tone, rhythm, and silence to gently guide the listener into a meditative state.
Sonic Meditation can support stress reduction, emotional release, mental clarity, and a
sense of inner spaciousness, while complementing acupuncture by enhancing
regulation, circulation, and embodied awareness. Each session offers a unique sonic
landscape that invites rest, attunement, and deep listening.
To learn more visit
GET IN TOUCH
International Community Health Center
2999 Payne Avenue
Suite 140
Cleveland, OH 44114
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Tel: 216 - 361 - 1223
Fax: 216 - 361 - 1568
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