Acupuncture

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Dr. Alex Herman, LAc, DACM

Alex earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Michigan State University and a Doctorate Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Licensed in the state of Michigan (LAc), Alex is board certified by NCCAOM in acupuncture as well as Chinese herbology (Dipl. OM).

TREATMENTS
Acupuncture is used to a variety of purposes: General wellness, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic and acute pain, headache, insomnia, fatigue, infertility, menopause, hormone imbalance, circulation, allergies, common cold, immunity, mental clarity, digestive conditions, reproductive conditions, respiratory conditions and more.

Do you have a question about a specific issue? Email Dr. Alex with your inquiries.

Initial Consultation + Treatment $100
Follow-Up Treatment $85
Cupping $35

  • Alex runs her private practice out of Citizen Yoga, with three locations in Metro Detroit. With expertise in acupuncture and Chinese herbs as the foundation of her practice, she strives to provide the highest quality of individualized care by enhancing acupuncture and herbology with guidance on nutrition and exercise, along with supplemental therapies such as gua sha, moxabustion, cupping, and electro-acupuncture. Always at the forefront of her treatment plan is the safety, comfort, well-being, and longevity of all of her patients.

To schedule service, please call or text 248.321.4190 or email using the button below.

Dana Applebaum, LAc

Dana Applebaum is a licensed acupuncturist with master’s degrees in Acupuncture and Process‑Oriented Psychology. She joins the Citizen Wellness team as Dr. Alex’s hired associate and will work exclusively out of the Detroit studio.

TREATMENTS
Acupuncture is used to a variety of purposes: General wellness, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic and acute pain, headache, insomnia, fatigue, infertility, menopause, hormone imbalance, circulation, allergies, common cold, immunity, mental clarity, digestive conditions, reproductive conditions, respiratory conditions and more.

  • Dana’s treatments draw from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and her decade of practice as a somatic counselor. Dana loves working with healing plants, food‑based medicine, and seasonal rhythms. She strives to meet each patient with presence and respect, offering a calm, grounded space where people can reconnect with themselves, restore balance, and find insight and relief in a way that feels personal and supportive.

Initial Consultation + Treatment $100
Follow-Up Treatment $85

To schedule service, please email detroitacupuncture@gmail.com.

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