If you’ve been dealing with muscle pain, tightness, headaches, or a sports injury, you’ve probably heard about both acupuncture and dry needling. Since both treatments use thin, sterile needles, it’s easy to assume they’re the same—but they are actually very different in their philosophy, training, and goals. At Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville, […]
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Living with arthritis can make even the simplest daily activities feel challenging. Whether it’s stiffness in the morning, aching joints after activity, or chronic inflammation, arthritis affects millions of people and can significantly impact quality of life. At Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville, FL, we help patients manage arthritis naturally with personalized acupuncture […]
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- Jun
- 2026
Pregnancy is a time of incredible change—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. While it’s a beautiful journey, it can also come with discomforts and challenges along the way. Many expectant mothers are turning to acupuncture as a gentle, natural way to support a healthy pregnancy. At Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville, FL, we provide safe, […]
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Dr. Michael here! Did you know your tongue can offer powerful insight into what’s happening inside your body? In acupuncture and East Asian medicine, the tongue acts like a map—giving us clues about your overall health, balance, and areas that may need support. A healthy tongue is typically soft pink in color with a light, […]
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Dr. Michael here, If you’re looking for a gentle, time-honored way to support your body through seasonal changes, you may hear us mention Jade Windscreen—a classic herbal blend used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help keep your system strong and resilient. Jade Windscreen (known as Yu Ping Feng San) has been used for centuries […]
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Dr. Michael Kowalski’s 5 Element Institute is partnering with the Jacksonville Naval Hospital and Utica University to measure the benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic neck pain.
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- Mar
- 2022
There is more to staying young than facials and skincare products. Learn how acupuncture can help you keep your youth and add on the benefit of overall well-being.
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Do you want to deepen your understanding of the Five Elements, and how they manifest in your body and emotions? This online course is for acupuncturists, other healthcare providers, and patients interested in learning about Five Element acupuncture.
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- Jun
- 2020
One Element is the root cause of your energy imbalance. In Five Element acupuncture, we call the root cause Element your Causative Factor. This imbalance occurs before the age of 7, and can cause the other Elements to go out of balance, one by one.
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- Sep
- 2018
Since the treatment I have not experienced any discomfort in my abdomen, back, or upper rib cage. In fact I actually felt better than before the pain attack.
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