Mindy Gates

Apotheca Acupuncture, the private practice of Mindy Gates, RN, L.Ac., was established is 2013 in order to create a safe, professional space for each individual to find their pathway to health and healing through empowerment, education, and the loving provision of the modalities of Chinese medicine. Mindy offers a wide range of Classical and Traditional Chinese medicine from her clinic on Orange Street in downtown Asheville. Her practice tools include: acupuncture, moxabustion, herbal therapy, essential oil therapy, tui na, qi gong, cupping, stone medicine, I Ching readings, peristeam therapy, lifestyle modification and nutrition.

Mindy studies Classical Chinese medicine through the Jade Purity tradition under Jeffrey Yuen, an internationally renowned educator. She earned her Masters Degree from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in 2007, the same year she was nationally board certified by NCCAOM and state licensed by NCALB.

In addition, Mindy brings a rich background of Western medical experience as she has over 20 years experience working with patients as a registered nurse. She is astute at blending Chinese medical theory with conventional Western medicine to create a treatment plan that supports each person’s unique holistic healing process. New patients always welcome!