Mindy Gates
Acupuncturist, RN, LAc, BSN, MAOM (she, her)
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Available in-person
33 Orange Street Asheville, NC 28801
Let's Connect (828) 332-5517

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!
Call or Email Mindy Gates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 332-5517
Let's Connect (828) 332-5517

Finances
Fees
- Individual Appointments $110
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
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Mindy Gates
Acupuncturist, RN, LAc, BSN, MAOM
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (828) 332-5517
Qualifications
- Verified by HealthProfs.com License: North Carolina / 452 Mindy Gates
- In Practice for 18 years
- Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM), Graduated 2007
- License: North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) 163017 / 1999
- Board Certification by NCCAOM
- Degree/Diploma from University of Mississippi School of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) / 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mindy Gates
Acupuncturist, RN, LAc, BSN, MAOM
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (828) 332-5517
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Wellness
- Pain Management
- Stress
- Women's Health
- Sleep Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Any health issue
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Bell's Palsy
- Blood Pressure
- Breathing Problems
- Cancer
- Cholesterol
- Chronic Fatigue
- Common Cold
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Depression
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Eye Problems
- Facial Acupuncture
- Fertility
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Pain
- Headache
- Healing
- Infertility
- Migraine
- Muscle Aches
- Natural Healing
- Neck Pain
- Nutrition
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric
- Pregnancy
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Shoulder Pain
- Skin Problems
- Smoking
- Spinal Problems
- Sports Medicine
- TMJ Syndrome
- Urology
- Weight Loss
Mindy Gates
Acupuncturist, RN, LAc, BSN, MAOM
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (828) 332-5517
Client Focus
Age
Elders (65+) ,
Adults ,
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) ,
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) ,
Children (6 to 10)
Age
Elders (65+) ,
Adults ,
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) ,
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) ,
Children (6 to 10)
Treatment Approach
Style/Type
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Chinese Acupuncture
- Classical Chinese Medicine
- Oriental Medicine
Treatment Techniques
- Cupping
- Electro acupuncture
- Gua Sha
- Herbal Medicine
- Moxibustion
- Peri-steaming
- Qigong
- Stone medicine
- Tuina
Mindy Gates
Acupuncturist, RN, LAc, BSN, MAOM
Ask about what different forms of treatment will be like. Email or (828) 332-5517