Our practitioners
- Sally Robinson, L.Ac.
Each acupuncturist at White Pine is licensed through the state of North Carolina and is nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM.) Sally graduated from Five Branches, a traditional Chinese medicine school in Santa Cruz, California. Sally also loves the Japanese acupuncture tradition and has studied with the esteemed Miki Shima.
Though we have different backgrounds and professional interests, each White Pine acupuncturist practices classical Chinese medicine as taught by Jeffrey Yuen, a leader in the dissemination of classical studies in Oriental medicine. Master Yuen’s vast knowledge combined with his inspiring spirit serve as a touchstone for us in our lives, practices, and continuing studies.
Sally Robinson
Having practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine for over twenty years now, I am so happy to convey that I absolutely love what I do. I am continually inspired by the simultaneously delicate and powerful essence of acupuncture and all it entails. It is with great honor that I meet people in the sacred space of a treatment. As a dedication to the ultimate effectiveness of the medicine, I cultivate my own inner peace, clarity, and ability to love so that I may provide a warm, stable, and strong environment in which people can do their own transformational work.
Practicing acupuncture is what I do; it is who I am. I love being an orchestrator in the treatment room, where I consciously activate people’s acupoints so that they do their healing work themselves. I empower people to engage with their own energy. With patients, my position is one of loving support, encouraging people to thrive at their optimal potential.
Dr. Grace Wilson
(She/Her/Hers) DACM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Ecology at UNC Asheville, Grace began her studies in Chinese Medicine. In 2022 She graduated with Master’s (MAOM) and Doctoral (DACM) degrees from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. While attending the four-year program, she studied with 88th generation Daoist Priest Jeffrey Yuen. Her education is largely centered in classical Chinese Medicine, steeped in Daoist philosophy, Five Element Theory, herbal medicine, and integrative treatment strategies.
Her approach to acupuncture is thoughtfully gentle and is often accompanied by herbal and food therapies as well as wellness suggestions. She is inspired by the abundant native medicinal plants of Appalachia and incorporates them in conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine with her patients. Her areas of special interest include: anxiety, depression, PTSD, hormonal imbalances, sinus relief, and pediatric care.
In addition to her acupuncture practice, Grace is most fulfilled by creating art, wild-crafting, playing with her animals, and spending time on the river. She is grateful for the opportunity to expand accessibility to alternative healthcare options and for the support of her community.
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