Stacy Hewitt
Licensed Acupuncturist
LICENSED massage THERAPIST
Acupuncture Experience, Education & Professional Credentials in Carrboro, NC
Practicing Acupuncture Since 2012
30 Years of Massage Experience
More than 10,000 patients treated throughout his career.
Meet Stacy Hewitt
Stacy Hewitt, LA.c, is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Acupuncture Health Company in Carrboro, North Carolina. With a career in hands-on healthcare dating back to 1996, he brings decades of experience in therapeutic bodywork and acupuncture to his practice.
He began practicing massage therapy in 1996 and became a licensed acupuncturist in 2012. Since opening Acupuncture Health Company on November 28, 2012, he has treated more than 10,000 patients.
His approach combines traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and therapeutic bodywork. He emphasizes individualized care, careful assessment, and treating each patient as an individual.
Professional History & Clinical Experience
Stacy began his professional healthcare career in massage therapy in 1996. After years of working with patients through therapeutic bodywork, he continued his education in classical Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
He graduated from the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in 2012 and opened Acupuncture Health Company later that year.
The practice originally served patients in both Hillsborough and Carrboro, North Carolina. The Hillsborough office closed in 2021, and the Carrboro office continues to serve the community.
Over the course of his career, Stacy has developed experience treating a broad range of health concerns, with particular attention to pain, orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, fertility, women's health, digestive disorders, stress, and sleep concerns.
Education & Professional Training
Stacy's education includes:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina School of Massage Therapy
Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine
His acupuncture education at Jung Tao consisted of a four-year program totaling approximately 2,130 hours of study and clinical training. He graduated in 2012.
In addition to his formal education, he has completed approximately 1,000 hours of continuing education and postgraduate training.
Professional Licenses
Stacy holds the following North Carolina professional licenses:
Acupuncture License: #688
Massage and Bodywork Therapy License: #1607
Clinical Teaching Experience
In addition to his clinical work, Stacy has experience as an educator in the fields of acupuncture and massage therapy.
His teaching experience includes:
Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine: 10 years of teaching
Carolina Massage Institute: 3 years of teaching
Women's Health Alliance in Durham: Multiple speaking engagements for their birthing class
His background in education reflects his commitment to professional development, clinical knowledge, and sharing practical experience with other practitioners.
Advanced Postgraduate Training
Stacy has pursued additional postgraduate education in several areas of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical practice. These are examples of just a few classes he has taken.
Fertility & Reproductive Health
Achieving 90% Fertility Success Rate with Acupuncture and Herb
Treatment of Infertility with Oriental Medicine
Kiiko Style Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility
Treating Infertility with the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Digestive Health
TCM treatment of Crohn's Disease
TCM treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Gastroenterology
Oncology Support
Training in acupuncture approaches for supporting symptoms associated with oncology care
Orthopedics & Pain Management
Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: for whiplash and back pain
Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: for elbow, knee, hip, and shoulder conditions
Sports medicine acupuncture approaches to pain treatment
Clinical Areas of Focus
Stacy's clinical interests and areas of practice include:
Acupuncture for pain management
Orthopedic conditions and musculoskeletal concerns
Sports injuries
Fertility support
Women's health
Digestive disorders
Stress management
Sleep concerns
Treatment recommendations are based on each patient's individual needs and circumstances.
Treatment Philosophy
Stacy believes effective care begins with understanding the individual patient. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, he considers each patient's concerns, health history, and overall presentation when developing a treatment plan.
His practice brings together acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, and therapeutic bodywork when appropriate.
He values compassionate care, individualized attention, and treating one patient at a time.
Acupuncture Health Company
Stacy Hewitt founded Acupuncture Health Company on November 28, 2012. The practice is located in Carrboro, North Carolina, where he continues to provide acupuncture and related services.
With professional experience beginning in 1996, acupuncture practice beginning in 2012, more than 10,000 individual patients treated, and extensive education and teaching experience, Stacy brings a long-standing commitment to patient care and the practice of acupuncture.
Acupuncture Health Company
Carrboro, North Carolina
Founded November 28, 2012
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ACUPUNCTURE TRAINING
In order for your acupuncture session to be safe and your treatments to be successful, insure your acupuncturist is licensed and properly trained before receiving an acupuncture treatment. A fully licensed acupuncturist has graduated from a four year acupuncture school; is board certified; and has adequate post graduate training.
Below is my Curriculum Vitae. This information allows you to see where my specialties lie and confirm my training matches your individual health needs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Certificate of Graduation – Carolina School of Massage Therapy, Carrboro, North Carolina
Diploma of Acupuncture – Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, Sugar Grove, North Carolina
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
License to Practice Acupuncture #688
State of North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board, North Carolina
License to Practice Massage # 1607
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork, North Carolina
Diplomat of Acupuncture
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Virginia
Clean Needle Technique Certification
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Maryland
LECTURES & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Women’s Health and Fertility
Achieving 90% Fertility Success Rate with Acupuncture and Herb Protocols
The "Law" of Gynecology: Menstrual Disorders and Infertility
Treatment of Infertility with Oriental Medicine
Kiiko Style Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility
Kiiko Matsumoto Constitutional Treatments and Gynecology
Treating Infertility with the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Eight Extras and the Childbearing Cycle: Treatment for conception; first second and third trimesters; labor and post-partum care.
General Acupuncture
Introduction to Kiiko Style Acupuncture
Kiiko Matsumoto Treatment Protocols
Fukushin - Japanese Abdominal Diagnosis for Acupuncture
Japanese palpation acupuncture I
Japanese palpation acupuncture II
Identifying and Treating The Root Meridians
Scalp & Facial Needling and Supporting Root Meridian Imbalances
Discovering the Healing Powers of Vietnamese Acupuncture
Internal Medicine
Treating Crohns Disease with Western and Oriental Medicine
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Mystery Syndromes: Explaining and Treating Autoimmune Disorders with Chinese Medicine
Deeper Pathways of the Web: Muscle Meridians, Divergent channels and 8 Extra Channels
Treating Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases with Chinese Medicine
Allergies, IBS, and Chronic Infection: Acupuncture, Hara, and Herbs
Healing the Gut: TCM Gastroenterology
Supporting Oncology Symptoms with TCM
BodyMapping Acupuncture and Herbs for Emotional, Neurological, and Rheumatic Disorders
External Medicine
Successful Treatment of Eczema
Secret of Success in Dermatology and Traumatology
Orthopedic and Pain Management
Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: Whiplash
Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: Back Pain
Orthopedic Testing & Acupuncture Strategies: Elbow & Knee Pain
Orthopedic Testing & Acupuncture Strategies: Hips & Shoulder Pain
Sports Medicine Series: Acupuncture Treatment of Pain
Essential Tung's Acupuncture: Clinical Strategies for Treating Pain
Essential Tung's Acupuncture: Real World Applications
Master Tung’s Essential Acupuncture
Dr. Tan’s Balance Method
Four constitutional Acupuncture for Acute and Chronic pain
7 Golden Rules of Orthopedic Electro-acupuncture
Electro-Acupuncture Medicine Foundations
Neuropuncture Foundations
Mental Health
Treating Depression with Chinese Medicine
Treating Anxiety and Stress with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Psycho-emotional Disorders and the 8 Extraordinary Vessels
Treating Insomnia with Chinese Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Top 50 Drugs and Their Herbal Alternatives
Streamlined Herbal Prescriptions
Fukushin - Japanese Abdominal Diagnosis for Herbal formulas
Most Important Herbal Formulas
Pediatrics
Pediatrics: Treating the Most Common Respiratory and Digestive Disorders
Pediatrics and TCM
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