Business Details
21 Years
experience
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Talent, OR
Middle Way Medicine is a holistic healthcare practice dedicated to integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern wellness approaches. Founded in 2005 by Clark and Ann Zimmerman, our clinic prioritizes personalized care through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and mindful healing sessions. Our team of licensed practitioners combines decades of experience with compassionate listening to address conditions ranging from chronic pain to fertility challenges. We emphasize treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, using diagnostic techniques like pulse and tongue analysis to create individualized treatment plans.Our services include nutritional counseling, shiatsu massage, and seasonal wellness adjustments, all delivered in a relaxed yet professional environment. With evening appointments and insurance billing options, we strive to make holistic healthcare accessible to residents of Talent, Oregon and surrounding areas. Our practitioners maintain active continuing education in modalities like qi gong instruction and classical Chinese herbal medicine to ensure treatment excellence.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal medicine
Mindful healing sessions
Nutritional counseling
Shiatsu massage
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining Chinese medicine with modern wellness practices
- Our practitioners have over 15 years of combined experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine
- We provide evening appointments and insurance billing for patient convenience
- Our holistic approach addresses both symptoms and root causes of health conditions
- We offer home visits for prenatal and postpartum care
What people say
Dramatic pain relief
Improved energy levels
Personalized treatment plans
Compassionate practitioners
Effective fertility support
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use ultra-fine needles to stimulate energy meridians and promote natural healing. We address chronic pain, headaches, and digestive issues through personalized sessions lasting 20-40 minutes. Patients often experience immediate relief and improved well-being after treatments.
Herbal medicine
Custom herbal formulations combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern research to address root causes of health issues. Available in granules, capsules, or tinctures, our third-party tested herbs support digestive health, hormonal balance, and immune function without pharmaceutical side effects.
Mindful healing sessions
These extended sessions integrate acupuncture, emotional therapy, and mindfulness instruction for comprehensive healing. Practitioners address spiritual well-being and life purpose while providing tools like meditation training and nutritional support during 60-minute appointments.
Nutritional counseling
Personalized nutrition plans combine Eastern and Western dietary principles to optimize health. We provide practical advice for improving digestion, managing weight, and addressing food sensitivities through constitutional eating recommendations tailored to individual health profiles.
Shiatsu massage
This Japanese pressure therapy stimulates meridian points to relieve muscle tension and improve energy flow. Our practitioners use thumb pressure techniques to address chronic pain and stress-related conditions while maintaining proper body alignment and promoting circulation.
People
Clark Zimmerman
LAc, MAcOM
Licensed acupuncturist with 20+ years experience in Chinese medicine and meditation practices. Specializes in treating headaches and digestive disorders while integrating Taoist philosophy into clinical practice. Graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2004.
Ann Zimmerman
LAc, MAcOM
Co-founder with 16 years of clinical experience in fertility and women's health. Combines compassionate listening with Chinese medicine expertise to support patients through pregnancy and personal growth transitions. Active community educator in Southern Oregon.
Beau Vandendolder
LAc., MAcOM
Practitioner with 15 years of experience in chronic condition management. Certified in Alexander Technique and equine acupuncture, offering holistic treatments that integrate Western herbal medicine and gemmotherapy for comprehensive patient care.
Kristin Piacitelli
LAc.
Licensed acupuncturist with 18 years of practice focusing on emotional trauma and chronic illness. Combines traditional Chinese medicine with energy medicine and Feng Shui principles to create holistic treatment approaches for long-term wellness.
Jen Glaser
Office Manager
Healthcare administrator with background in massage therapy and natural childbirth advocacy. Oversees clinic operations while applying holistic wellness principles to patient interactions and insurance coordination processes.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, digestive issues, headaches, fertility challenges, and women's health concerns using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we offer insurance billing options for acupuncture treatments.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial appointments include detailed health assessment, pulse diagnosis, and personalized treatment plan development lasting 45-60 minutes.
Are your herbal remedies safe?
All herbs are third-party tested for quality and formulated specifically for individual health needs by licensed practitioners.
Do you offer prenatal care?
Yes, we provide specialized acupuncture and wellness support for pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, health savings accounts, and offer insurance billing options for qualifying treatments.
