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Acupuncture in Scottsdale, AZ

Dr. Kristi Harter, DAcHM, L.Ac, MSOM, Dipl. Ac.

Kristi Harter L.Ac.

Meet Kristi Harter, Dr. of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Kristi began Harter Acupuncture in 2015, after 5 years of schooling and clinical practice. She received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2023 after an additional 2-1/2 years of schooling. Add that to her past successful career in massage and myofascial release, Kristi has over 25 years of education, dedication and experience in helping people like you.

Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture

Cupping Treatment

Cupping

Chinese Herbs

Herbal Medicine

Moxibustion

Moxibustion

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

The Practice

Our Health Mission

It is our intention to respectfully treat every patient as a whole person. We will listen attentively and observe each patient objectively, focusing on their optimal health. We believe compassion and kindness are more than a mask – they are an integral part of our team. We promise to diligently work in partnership with each patient to reach their health goals within the scope of our practice. We want everyone to experience an abundance of health and happiness! 

Acupuncture Treats the Symptom and the Cause

We care about you as a person, not just your symptoms. You’re not a 15 minute time slot in a busy day. We treat the root cause of your issues at the mind, body and spirit levels. Chinese medicine is about balance and we help you find your perfect balance thereby returning you to a state health and vitality. Read below for a list of all the conditions acupuncture is known to treat according to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization.

Caring and Compassion

We offer herbal recommendations, nutritional and lifestyle recommendations, and we collaborate with western medical doctors, massage therapists, psychotherapists and more to assist you in your healing processes. We recognize the everyone is different and you are uniquely you. We listen attentively to you and come up with a treatment plan that is uniquely yours.  

Harter Acupuncture
8010 E Morgan Trail, Suite 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 313-8423
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Acupuncture in a Nutshell

Finding Relief: The Benefits of Acupuncture for Treating Chronic Pain

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Understanding the Differences Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

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A Helpful Primer on Acupuncture Needles

Just how many types are there and what do they all do?

If you’ve ever thought about trying acupuncture, you might find yourself with an equal mix of curiosity and trepidation. What is this “ancient medicine?” How does it work? And what about all the different kinds of needles? Do they hurt? Let’s take some of the guesswork and trepidation

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