Acupuncture In Amesbury, MA

Lisa M Blake MAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), Lic.Ac.

Welcome to Blake Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Located in Downtown Amesbury, I am committed to providing you with compassionate care through your wellness journey.

Acupuncture can help many different conditions by stimulating the body’s own innate healing systems with the added benefit of helping to maintain health and well-being for the future.

I have a special interest in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, painful periods, PMS and insomnia, but also work with many people with a wide range of other conditions such as back pain, acid reflux, hot flashes, night sweats, TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, plantar fascitis and Bell’s Palsy.

Please explore the site and if you have any questions please contact me via email or by phone.

I look forward to meeting you!

Lisa M Blake MAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), Lic.Ac.

"When health is absent, Wisdom cannot reveal itself, Art cannot manifest, Strength cannot fight, Wealth becomes useless, and Intelligence cannot be applied"

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

Published May 18, 2026

For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Gua Sha to promote healing, circulation, and balance in the body. Think of it as a scraping therapy performed with a smooth-edged tool. Today, it has evolved from a full-body therapeutic practice into a global wellness and skincare ritual used by acupuncturists, massage therapists, estheticians, athletes, and everyday consumers.

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

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.

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